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Choosing which professional associations to join is more than reviewing member benefits lists, comparing dues and completing online applications. Determine what you want to gain from involvement and then shop around for those organizations that are likely to fit the bill. Learn more about how to choose the best professional association here. 

When job security becomes uncertain, being proactive can give you a major leg up on the competition. Preparing for a job search even before you leave your current position is the best way to set yourself up for future career success. Learn how to get started with the process here. 

A strong profile is critical to driving visibility on LinkedIn, but a profile alone won’t drive awareness. Thoughtful and strategic engagement is essential to expanding network growth. You can find strategies of how to get noticed on LinkedIn here. 

A thank you note is a powerful and necessary tool in a variety of professional situations. While everyone knows to write a thank you note after a job interview, many other scenarios also warrant one. You can find those instances of when to write a thank you note and why it really matters here. 

In daily communications, specific words choices can shape the impression you make on others. Communication is weakened when it’s riddled with qualifiers and fillers, which undermine credibility, confidence and authority. Learn how to communicate better and the 10 phrases that you should avoid here. 

Increasing professional visibility can contribute positively to business success and career advancement. Learn more about how to build professional visibility and how it will affect your personal brand here.

Whether you’re an executive seeking a new job, considering a job search or content in your role, it’s important to have a resume that presents who you are today and positions you well for where you want to go next in your career. Knowing the most common executive resume mistakes and how you can fix them will position you optimally to advance your career. Learn what you can do to fix your executive resume here.

Speaking publicly is a valuable opportunity to communicate expertise, strengthen credibility and showcase your personal brand. Knowing how to prepare for a presentation will lead to being more confident and delivering a higher quality presentation. Learn more about how to best prepare for a presentation here.

The New Year’s Resolution is a great way to make new goals for the coming year when done properly. Read more about helpful strategies to make (& stick with) a better New Year’s Resolution here.

A refined introduction can lead to a powerful first impression and a lasting relationship. Learn about common mistakes (and how to avoid them) when introducing yourself here.