STUDENT MEMBER BENEFITS

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STUDENT MEMBER BENEFITS

• (Your Name)
• (Your Title)
• (DATE)

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IABC brings you

• A worldwide network of students
• A worldwide network of professionals
• Learning resources to help with schoolwork
• Job search resources and guidance
• Experience-building volunteer leadership roles

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NETWORK OF STUDENTS

• IABCs network of students around the world
  provides you with a community of peers when you
  have questions, need support, or want to discuss
  issues.
• MemberSearch
• Chapter meetings
• MemberSpeak

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MemberSearch

• E-directory of all IABC members (eWorldbook)
• Searchable by numerous parameters (e.g.,
  location, chapter)
• Available around the clock

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Chapter Meetings

• Face-to-face networking and socializing
• Opportunity to develop relationships with other
  students and communication professionals
• Opportunity to share specific local information
  (e.g., job searching tips)

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MemberSpeak

• A meeting place for the international IABC
  community to
• - Ask questions and get input from members
• - Discuss and debate issues
• - Form connections around the world
• - Brainstorm about specific job challenges
• Available around the clock

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NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS

• IABCs network of over 14,000 members is an
  extensive pool of wisdom and experience when you
  need guidance from a communication professional
• Student mentoring program
• MemberSearch
• Chapter meetings
• MemberSpeak

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Student Mentoring Program

• Alliance with an experienced communication
  professional
• Opportunity to gather advice, career guidance,
  and insights from a trusted source
• Help making the right choices in the early stages
  of your career

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LEARNING RESOURCES

• You can use IABCs knowledge resources as
  research tools when writing papers and completing
  hands-on projects, and as background to add depth
  to what youre learning in the classroom. Your
  exclusive access to IABCs archives will give you
  an edge in school and beyond.

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LEARNING RESOURCES

• MyComm
• Communication World magazine (CW)
• CW Bulletin
• Online Content Library
• Member pricing on IABC events and products

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MyComm

• Online communication planning tool developed by
  Cisco Systems
• Takes users through a six-step process that
  results in a finished plan
• Allows members to share and collaborate on plans
  via the web
• Is available exclusively to IABC members

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Communication World magazine

• Features case studies on communication
  situations, insights and advice from seasoned
  communicators, news affecting communicators, IABC
  updates, and research findings
• High quality content, four color, coated paper,
  saddle stitched
• Delivered by mail 5x/year

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CW Bulletin

• Delves deeply into a major topical concern in the
  communication profession
• Addresses skill development, industry news, and
  career development insights
• Past and upcoming topics include career
  development, branding, measurement, global
  communication, PR, technology, change management,
  crisis communication
• Delivered monthly via e-mail

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Online Archives

• Includes Communication World and CW Bulletin
  archives, IABC conference presentations and
  handouts, Gold Quill Award-winning communication
  plans, and helpful links.
• Quick info on employee communication, online
  communication, PR, skills development, strategy
  and council, reputation and branding
• Easy search ability powered by IABCs Google
  server
• Available around the clock

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Member pricing

• International Conference (special student rate)
• Knowledge Centre products (books and manuals on a
  variety of communication topics)
• Events (live events, teleseminars, web seminars)
• IABC Research Foundation reports

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JOB-SEARCH RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE

• Job Centre
• Student Connection
• Chapter resources

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Job Centre

• On the IABC web site
• Jobs added every day
• Communication jobs from entry level to senior
• From all over the world
• Customized search capability
• Available around the clock

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Student Connection

• IABCs student connection provides guidance from
  experts and your fellow student members on
  conducting a job search, interviewing, and
  choosing a career

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Chapter Resources

• Local job listings (web sites, newsletters)
• Access to the hidden job market through other
  IABC members
• Mentoring from other IABC members on interviewing
  and networking skills

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VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

• Add leadership positions to your resume
• Choose from a variety of roles to expand your
  experience and skills, including
• - Marketing
• - Finance
• - Project management
• - Meeting planning
• - Public speaking
• - Mentoring
• -Chapter management

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WHO BELONGS TO IABC? Students planning careers
in

• PR
• Corporate communications
• Public affairs
• Investor relations
• Marketing communications, advertising
• Community relations
• Writing and editing
• Training
• Video and graphic production

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Take action!

• Service_centre_at_iabc.com
• 1-800-776-4222
• 1-415-544-4700