Posted in Career Advice First Job Out of College Job Hunting Networking Recommended Resources on May 11, 2009 at 9:54 am
In a bad economy, college students and recent grads need to try everything they can to land a job or internship. One often-overlooked resource is the world of professional associations.
These organizations exist to support, educate and provide resources for professionals in a particular industry or profession. Some are really small and others are as huge as corporations. Some are full of young members and others could use some fresh faces. Some are super active and some only meet occasionally. This means you have to do your research (check out the American Society of Association Executives, the professional association for associations) and ask your professors which associations they think are worthwhile. Note that professional association memberships can be expensive, so always ask for student or young professional rates when you join.
What can a professional association do for you? Here are some suggestions:
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@Cristina -
Thanks for the comment. One suggestion is to cast a wider net in your job search — becoming too attached to getting a job at a particular company is a recipe for disappointment. To get more specific tips, I recommend reading this blog post I wrote: http://lindseypollak.com/?p=562
Good luck!
Lindsey
I just graduated with a degree in Mass Comm and a focus in broadcast news. I desperately want to work for a company like Time Warner and I’ve submitted my resume for entry level jobs and internships yet have not heard a thing. I tried to reach a hiring manager and HR directed me back online to wait for a response. What am i doing wrong?