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Career Research

Sources & strategies for researching careers, employers, & jobs

How Trade & Professional Associations Can Help You

Keep up with news in a field of interest (try following these organizations on social media)
Find out about the hot topics & controversies in the industry/profession
Find training & networking opportunities (many organizations have low-cost student memberships)

Searching the Web for Trade & Professional Associations

Use Google to search for [industry or profession name] and organization OR association.

Sample search for an accounting association below:

Other Resources for Locating Trade & Professional Organizations

Occupational Outlook Handbook
This resource lists relevant trade & professional associations under the tab, "Contacts for More Info."

National Trade & Professional Associations of the United States
5th floor, call number HD2425 .D5
Directory of associations devoted to almost every imaginable industry or profession. TIP: Use the subject index to locate an association of interest (look up a broad subject area if needed).

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Subjects: Business, General Studies