2. The IABC
•We are the International Association of Business Communicators – the largest global community for people working in business communications
•We are big: We have over 15,000 professional and student members
•We are global: We have members in over 80 countries
•We are local: Our local chapters create value for members where they live and work
•We are established: We have been active in the UK for 40 years
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3. How you can benefit
Training and networking events
Mentoring programme
Discovery – online platform to share communications resources
Monthly Communication World magazine
Volunteer opportunities
Global events: World Conference, EuroComm
Join the debate online: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
MemberSearch – global member directory
Skills development
MemberSpeak – on-demand support from members
Gold Quill Awards programme
Job Centre
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4. The value we create for members
Credibility
The largest and most established association for communication professionals
Influence
Global communications leaders, world’s best practices, awards, and readily adaptable resources
Success
High-quality networks, access to hidden job markets, leading thinking, and the confidence this creates
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6. We have the following types of members
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Students
Communication professionals
Corporates
7. Who work in a range of professions
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Marketing
Public relations
Corporate communication
Advertising
Human resources
Government relations
Public affairs
Writing
Investor relations
Editing
Branding
Social media
8. Key benefits for student members
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Enhance your knowledge & skills with high-quality research, articles and best practices
Access the IABC’s free career mentoring service
Add value to your CV, connect with professionals and gain experience
Access the hidden job market
10. What some of our members say about IABC
•“For me, the IABC offers a great way of running a slide rule over what you’re doing and how you’re doing it. From the global conference, right down to local events, it allows me to benchmark, gain inspiration and make connections. It’s a valuable tool to help drive improvement across communications in eBay.“ Ben Matthews, Head of Strategic Communications, eBay
•“At every important juncture of my career membership of IABC has proved decisive in helping me to move up to the next level. Not only is IABC a treasure trove of knowledge but it is also a vibrant global community of like-minded practitioners in the pursuit of professional excellence.” Velin Velkov, Senior Internal Communicator, Pitney Bowes
•“I find helpful being able to discuss real business communications issues with like-minded peers and to generate fresh thinking on challenges and opportunities with which many of us are grappling.” Helene Bradley-Ritt, Internal Communications Director, Unilever
•“The enormous resources; ‘on the tap’ knowledge through the website, online forums and interaction with stalwarts at conferences have helped us shape a communication function that is geared to face any communication challenge our dynamic business environment has to offer,” Sujit M Patil, Head of Corporate Communications, Tata Chemicals
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Mentoring programme
•Free service to all UK members to help you to kick- start and find out more about potential career options
•Accessible on request
•Check out these insights:
–Tessa O'Neill on mentoring - https://vimeo.com/77527381/
–Jon Woodcraft on being mentored - https://vimeo.com/77520278/
12. Social Media
Join or start an IABC conversation on IABC’s Facebook page…
Or, head over to the IABC UK’s site on LinkedIn to find out more about forthcoming events and join the debate…
follow @iabcuk on Twitter, or tune into the weekly global #commschat
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13. ...all of this for $49 a year.... For more information about joining the IABC, visit: http://www.iabc.com/join/ For more information about IABC UK, contact: Stephen Welch, UK President IABC Tel: +44 207 856 7558 stephenwelch@eml.cc or Daniel Schraibman, UK Membership Vice- President Tel: +44 207 234 3510 dschraibman@southhookgas.com
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