Page 5 - November PPIAC Newsletter Published
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In an article on the importance of belonging to a professional organization,
Job Monkey cites the following reasons:
• 1. Resume Building - If you’re a member of a professional
organization, add it to your resume immediately.
For those of you that have become
new members this year we were • 2. Networking - Connecting with like-minded professionals is a
hoping to have in person meetings to great way to open up doors and climb the career ladder. You never
present you with your PPIAC member know who you might meet at the next social event.
plaque. Unfortunately due to Covid -19 • 3. Stay Up To Date – Professional organizations typically set
we have not been able to hold in industry standards and push the limits of their field. By staying
person meetings. Please look for your
plaques in the mail within the next involved, you’ll learn about the latest and greatest trends in your
week. niche. What you learn at meetings and through organizational
publications can be a total game-changer.
• 4. Job Opportunities – Lots of employers actively post job
openings with professional organizations before they share them
with the world. This early access to job opportunities combined with
a vast network of professionals can help you find the job you really
want.
• 5. Learn Your Niche - It’s important to broaden your knowledge
base. The more you learn about your field of interest the better you
will be at your job.
• 6. Motivation – It’s inspiring to see what other professionals in your
niche are doing. Tap into their knowledge and projects so that you
can expand your ability to do your job.
• 7. Professional Development – Most professional organizations
offer courses, lectures, seminars, certifications, licenses, and other
educational channels so that you can continue to develop as a
professional.
• 8. Mentoring - One of the best ways to learn the industry and the
business is with the help of a mentor. Often professional
organizations will help to arrange mentorships for aspiring
professionals like you.
• 9. Perks & Benefits – Most people think that perks and benefits
only come from their employer, but they are wrong. Professional
organizations often offer great perks and benefits like insurance,
professional pricing, hotel accommodations, or other discounts.
https://www.jobmonkey.com/join-professional-organization/
I am fortunate to be one of the first board members to connect with our
newest members. I learn about their experience in our field, their areas of
