The power of an IABC student membership
by Natasha Katchuk
Are you a student? Are you excited to take the next step in your career in communications?
As a future leader of our profession, jump start your career with an IABC student membership.
You can learn from experts in the field, make valuable contacts and gain leadership skills with IABC Saskatoon.
Student memberships are available to full-time students of colleges, universities and other educational institutions. Part-time students working toward a degree, or a certificate program in Canada, who are not presently working in the communication profession, are also eligible for a student membership.
As a student, you’ll meet people who can get you jobs, give you the practical insight you can’t learn in school and help you build your career in communications.
Four reasons to get a student IABC membership
Here are just a few of the reasons why you should consider a student membership:
1. Add value to your résumé
Take advantage of opportunities to showcase your work and develop skills. Become a chapter member and develop your knowledge of marketing, finance, project management, event planning and public speaking. Add these skills to your résumé and get your ideal job!
2. Learning
Enhance your knowledge and skills through research, events and volunteer leadership opportunities. Our online international community, The Hub, will also give you access to free webinars and podcasts. You can also stay up to date on the latest industry trends with IABC’s online magazine, Catalyst.
3. Networking
Connect with professionals and gain experience in an association that is career-long. Take advantage of informal and formal opportunities to meet up with local communications professionals.
4. Global job market
Access the hidden global job market by networking with professionals and through the job and internship center. We also have free company job postings as part of our IABC Saskatoon newsletter.
What about after graduation? IABC’s transitional memberships have you covered!
Did you know? Upon graduation, student members qualify for a transitional membership which offers you the same benefits as a professional membership, at a 50% discount off regular dues. Members are eligible for a student transition membership for one year (within one year of your graduation date).
For more information visit IABC’s student membership web page.
