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10 Join organizations related to your major and career interests

Task

    1. Join organizations related to your major and career interests.
    2. After completing this task, please check it off on the Career Development checklist.
    3. If you haven’t already downloaded it, You only need to download once.
    4. Fillable Student Checklist – Download on your computer

Joining organizations related to your major and career interests means becoming a member of clubs, groups, or associations that focus on the field you want to study or work in. These could be student groups at your school or professional organizations in your community or industry.

Joining an organization can help you:

  • Networking: Connect with professionals and peers in your field, which can lead to potential internships, job opportunities, and valuable connections. It is a great way to learn, make friends, and get a head start in the field you’re interested in.
  • Professional Development: Gain access to workshops, seminars, and resources that can enhance your skills and knowledge in your chosen career path.
  • Exploring Career Paths: Engage with professionals who can provide insights into different career paths within your field, helping you make informed decisions about your future.

Information 

  1. Use Search Engines: Start with Google or another search engine. Use keywords like “[Your Major] student professional organizations,” “[Your Major] Student associations,” or “[Career Field] student networking groups.”
  2. SEE A LIST OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION BY MAJORS
  3. Visit University Websites: Check the website of your university for resources, as many schools list relevant organizations and clubs. Click here to search Medgar Evers Website
  4. Ask your academic department or professors—they often sponsor or know of professional or major-based clubs.
  5. Social Media Platforms: Explore LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter for groups dedicated to specific fields.
  6. Online Directories: Utilize websites like Idealist.org where you can sign up to find a job, internships, or organizations to join.
  7. Professional Networking Sites: Check platforms like Meetup or Eventbrite for local networking events and professional groups.
  8. Library Resources: Use your university’s library database to find journals, articles, or directories related to professional organizations in your field. Click here to search Medgar Evers Library

Support/Feedback

  1. Contact Ms. Amani Reece: For more information about student life at Medgar Evers College and to explore specific opportunities related to your major. You can inquire about existing organizations, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in your field.
    Phone: 718-270-6050
    Fax: 718-270-6198
    S-212
    / Office of Student Life & Development

2. Career Management Services

Phone: 718-270-6058

Fax: 718-270-6189

meccareer@mec.cuny.edu

Room – S302

For those in AGRO 103 course ( SEEK Career Readiness Course), you can get feedback from your Professor.

Contact your advisors for assistance:

Dr. Rebecca Reid – rcenatus@mec.cuny.edu
Ms. Takisha Randall – Trandall@mec.cuny.edu
Dr. Jewel James – jjames@mec.cuny.edu

 

References

The benefits of joining a professional organization | Journalism and Communication. (2023). https://journalism.uoregon.edu/news/professional-organization-blog?

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