FINCAREER

The Power of Professional Associations

Want to open up opportunities for your future job search and career exploration? Consider joining a professional association.
Professional associations are organizations of people who share a common background in a particular career area. These organizations are typically nonprofit, cooperative and voluntary, and exist to serve their members in a variety of ways, providing networking and social events, professional development activities, and career services. They also compile and disseminate information about the field and may lobby for legislation that is sympathetic to their particular cause. Read the full article featured by Berkeley's Career Center.

Companies learn to value alumni

More companies are taking the high road when employees turn in their badges. Instead of dismissing departing talent as disloyal, firms are reaching out with a variety of programs and services -- some geared to helping former employees succeed in their careers elsewhere. Read the full article.

Networking your way to a new position?

Networking has long been known as one of the best ways to find the right job. With so much recruitment activity taking place on-line, it is not surprising that job boards such as Monster are adding networking features or that networking destinations such as Linkedin are discovering the value of recruitment by offering job search funtionality. Check our networking section for other links.