Tag Archives: Professional association

Enrich Your Career Through Associations

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

Have you thought about joining an association but questioned investing the time and money? It’s time to re-visit the subject.  Seven out of ten adults are members of at least one association, which proves there must be personal or professional … Continue reading →

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Hate Networking? Call It Something Else.

Posted on February 11, 2014 by

While true networking is about generosity, the term has a sleazy connotation for some people. Many job seekers feel it’s all about “hitting someone up for something.” They may have even been aggressively approached for a favor and vowed never … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Working in an Association – HR’s Perspective

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

When it comes to salary, benefits, and getting hired, people in Human Resources are a wealth of information. Recently, I contacted Joy Lynn Hyer, SPHR, to get her insights on these topics. Joy Lynn is Compensation/Survey Analyst for the Management … Continue reading →

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Increase your Knowledge and Broaden your Network by Attending Industry-Specific Conferences

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Later this month I’m heading to Charleston, South Carolina, to attend The National Resume Writers’ Association annual conference.  My motivation for attending is two-fold; not only do I get to sharpen my skills, I get to network with colleagues and … Continue reading →

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Targeting International Association Jobs

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

A recent article in the ASAE newsletter discussed opportunities for associations following the Arab Spring. While the article focused on the Middle East and Northern Africa, there are likely new opportunities in whichever country you’d like to work in – … Continue reading →

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Want To Move? Build Your Association Network In A New Location

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

As a follow-up to my last post becoming a member of associations can help you make a geographic move. If you’re targeting employers in an area in which you have no network, cultivating a base of local contacts can make … Continue reading →

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Nothing Takes the Place of an In-Person Conference!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

This past week, I attended The National Resume Writers’ Association’s conference, this year held in Portland, Maine. Though it’s nice to be able to interact with members virtually, I get more in the 3.5 days each year than I do … Continue reading →

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