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Professional, Job and Career Associations
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One of the most effective ways of finding quality jobs is by networking with professionals in the industry you are targeting. And one of the most effective ways of finding professionals in your target industry is by contacting and becoming familiar with professional associations and organizations. Did you know that nearly 70% of all professionals in the United States belong to at least one professional association? Did you know that most top job positions are filled before ever reach the job market? Networking is an indespensible skill for successful career professionals and getting involved with local associations in your industry is the best way to get started.
If you're a serious job seeker looking for the perfect career opportunity we highly recommended reviewing the resources provided in this section of our website.
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Professional Associations By Industry:
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Additional Association Resources:
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- Google's Professional Associations Directory - Offers a directory of many thousands of professional associations and organizations. This probably one of the most comprehensive directories of professional organization that has been put together.
- American Society of Association Executives - allows users to search over 6,000 assocations by location, type, and/or name.
- Associations on the Net - provided by the Internet Public Library offers a large directory of professional associations categorized by industry.
- Chamber of Commerce Directory - allows users to search for the chamber of commerce in a specific city in the United States and many other international locations. As most chamber of commerce website provides a detailed list of all chambers members (i.e. local business, etc) this is a great way to find employers in a give geography.
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The U.S. Census Bureau has released data proving the substantial value of a degree in the United States. Workers 18 and over sporting bachelors degrees earn an average of $51,206 a year, while those with a high school diploma earn $27,915. But wait, there's more. Workers with an advanced degree make an average of $74,602, and those without a high school diploma average $18,734.
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