Job Search January Challenge #17
Professional and Industry Organizations are great assets to you in your career and in your job search. Since they are comprised of industry players, including employers, they provide excellent opportunities to network and to practice your elevator speech.
Be involved in your professional or industry organizations in order to stay current, too. It is often their mission to keep you informed of industry happenings, changes, and challenges. There are often opportunities to gain new skills, earn certifications, or otherwise enhance your professional development.
They might even list job openings or hold job fairs.
Challenge #17: Join and Be Involved in Professional and Industry Organizations
If you are not yet a member of a professional or industry organization, join now. Weight the membership dues against benefits offered—look for insurance, classes, information, and networking events.
If you are already a member, step up your involvement. Be active and engaged. It might be time for you to write an industry article to submit to their newsletter—what could better establish you as an expert and get your name in the pool for the next job opening?