Category Archives: Career Development
Joaquin, a multi award-winner and recent graduate, shares his story about finding the first ‘big kid job’
You’ve heard these buzzwords in undergrad: “volunteer,” “co-op,” “network,” “workshop.” Follow these steps and success will knock at your door. I took this advice to heart so much that my… Read more
How to create an infographic in 5 steps
If video is the most popular visual marketing content, then why should you include infographics in your branding strategy? Here are statistics on why they are worthwhile. These are convincing… Read more
Congratulations to the 2024 Wave Award nominees!
Pictured top row left to right: Alison Müller, Mariel Dela Cruz, Michaela Davies, Mona Lee, Bulla Islam. Bottom row left to right: Naseam Thorseth, Sherry Sheffman, Stephanie Dunn, Carson Keller,… Read more
How to get your manager say yes to a professional certification
So, you’re committed to earning a professional certification as business communicator. Great! And now you like support from your manager to pay for your exam fees. Easy-peasy, right? Here are… Read more
Brenda Lea Brown: Take your career to the next level with certification
After more than 20 years of working in the field, Brenda Lea Brown still loves working in corporate communications: “The time as flown by so quickly,” she says with… Read more
5 steps to certification: how to prep for the CMP exam
There are now over 65 certified communicators, four of them IABC members located in British Columbia. Getting from the Communications Management Professional (CMP) application stage to the certification stage takes… Read more
Top 7 Ways to Get Connected & Meet Your 2017 Career Goals
As a member in my 7th year with IABC/BC, I’ve met many awesome people, made quality connections and gained considerable experience to grow my career as well. Now the Vice… Read more
