The article emphasizes the importance of joining professional societies during university, highlighting their role in networking and career development. What was initially seen as an unnecessary expense is revealed as a valuable investment for students. Professional societies offer workshops, conferences, and resources that aid in professional growth, leadership training, and community building. The author reflects on their experience of rejoining school and engaging with societies that align with personal career goals, illustrating how these memberships provide essential opportunities for skill development and collaboration in the STEM field.
Professional societies are a critical, often overlooked way of building your network, strengthening your résumé and finding professional development opportunities outside classes.
These resources provide learning opportunities across multiple categories, including professional development, career deep dives, and leadership training.
Each of these events represents an opportunity not just for our community to learn about a new career, skill or research topic, but also provides CV and résumé boosts to our event organizers.
When I returned to school in 2010, I joined groups that aligned with my career and professional goals, building a support community.
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