# People Directory

Source: https://docs.coworkies.com/coworkers/directory/

> Browse and search for coworkers on Coworkies. Discover professionals, connect with your community, and build your professional network.

## People Directory Overview

The People Directory is your gateway to discovering and connecting with coworkers on Coworkies. Browse profiles, search for specific people, and build your professional network within the coworking community.

## Accessing the Directory

To access the People Directory:

1. Navigate to the main menu
2. Click "People" or "Directory"
3. You'll see a list of coworker profiles


## Browsing Coworkers

### Profile List View

The directory displays profiles with:

- **Profile Photo** - User's profile picture
- **Name** - Full name
- **Occupation** - Professional title or role
- **Location** - City and space (if applicable)
- **Follow Status** - Whether you're following them

### Profile Quality Indicators

Profiles are sorted by completeness:

- Profiles with photos appear first
- Profiles with occupations are prioritized
- Profiles with professional skills are highlighted
- Complete profiles are more visible

## Search Functionality

### Basic Search

To search for specific coworkers:

1. Use the search box at the top of the directory
2. Enter search terms (name, occupation, skills, etc.)
3. Results update automatically

### What You Can Search

Search works across:

- **Names** - Find people by their name
- **Occupations** - Search by job title or profession
- **Skills** - Find people with specific professional or casual skills
- **Descriptions** - Search profile descriptions
- **Addresses** - Find people in specific locations

### Search Tips

- Use specific terms for better results
- Try different variations of names or titles
- Search by skills to find people with specific expertise
- Combine terms for more precise results

## Viewing Profiles

### Profile Overview

When you click on a profile, you'll see:

- **Profile Information** - Name, occupation, location
- **Photo** - Profile and cover images
- **Description** - Bio and professional summary
- **Social Links** - Links to external profiles
- **Skills** - Professional and casual skills
- **Space & City** - Associated coworking space and city

### Profile Sections

- **About** - Basic information and description
- **Following** - People this user follows
- **Followers** - People following this user
- **Feed** - Their recent posts and updates
- **Saved Jobs** - Jobs they've saved (if visible)

## Following from the Directory

### Quick Follow

1. Browse the directory
2. Find someone you want to connect with
3. Click "Follow" on their profile card
4. You'll start following them immediately

### Follow Status

The directory shows:

- **Follow Button** - If you're not following
- **Following** - If you're already following
- **Follow Back** - If they follow you

## Profile Visibility

### Who Can See You

Your profile visibility depends on:

- Your privacy settings
- Whether you've completed your profile
- Your account validation status
- Your activity level

### Profile Completeness

Complete profiles are more discoverable:

- Add a profile photo
- Include your occupation
- Add professional skills
- Write a description
- Add social links

## Filtering & Sorting

### Default Sorting

Profiles are sorted by:

1. Profile completeness (photos, occupation, skills)
2. Relevance to your search
3. Randomization for variety

### Finding People in Your Space

To find coworkers in your space:

1. Use the search function
2. Filter by your space name
3. Or visit your space page to see members

### Finding People in Your City

To discover coworkers in your city:

1. Search by city name
2. Browse city-specific results
3. Connect with local professionals

## Best Practices

### Building Your Network

1. **Complete Your Profile** - Make yourself discoverable
2. **Search Regularly** - Find new connections
3. **Follow Relevant People** - Connect with people in your industry
4. **Engage with Profiles** - Visit and interact with profiles

### Professional Discovery

1. **Search by Skills** - Find people with specific expertise
2. **Browse by Space** - Connect with your space community
3. **City Connections** - Build your local network
4. **Industry Search** - Find people in your field

## Privacy Considerations

### Your Profile Visibility

- Profiles are generally visible to other users
- You can control some visibility in settings
- Complete profiles are more discoverable
- Active profiles appear more often

### Respecting Privacy

- Only view public profile information
- Respect others' privacy settings
- Don't misuse profile information
- Follow community guidelines

## Troubleshooting

### Cannot Find Someone

If you can't find a specific person:

- Try different search terms
- Check spelling of names
- Search by occupation or skills
- They may have privacy settings limiting visibility

### Profile Not Showing

If your profile isn't appearing:

- Complete your profile information
- Add a profile photo
- Verify your account
- Check your privacy settings

### Search Not Working

If search isn't working:

- Try refreshing the page
- Clear your browser cache
- Use different search terms
- Contact support if issues persist

## Related Documentation

- [Social Features](/coworkers/social-features) - Following, followers, and feed
- [Account Settings](/coworkers/account-settings) - Managing your profile visibility
- [Create Account](/coworkers/create-account) - Setting up your profile