Very true. Get connected! We have several black professional organizations listed on our organizations page.
JD
· 2 years ago
Excellent advice, I went to college at the University of Vermont. I attribute some of my career success to my black roommates and friends, having informal late night conversations about what we wanted out of life and why school was important. In a place like Burlington, the black community is like extended family. Us Students hung with the black men that were 20 to 25 years older. I also lived in Syracuse, Ithaca,Baltimore, Dallas, Buffalo, St Louis and now Chicago. I enjoyed each place, CHicago, Buffalo and Baltimore the best, and St Louis the least. A mistake I made in some places was to take a just passing through mentality, ie St Louis, and not making an effort to embrace the city. I ended up there 8 years.
Joe
· 2 years ago
One of the biggest mistakes blacks make in their early careers is not focusing on where they are and choosing to focus on where they're trying to go too much. Many of the people/tools that can help you get where you're trying to go are right around the corner.
Villager
· 2 years ago
Excellent post. Much of my career success is due to the informal networking and guidance that I received from Black organizations such as BDPA and AIM-IRS. Currently, I provide consultation service to local chapters that want to improve membership numbers, corporate sales or program meeting attendance.
Anyhow, excellent post. Your blog is one that I don't visit as often as I should.
peace, Villager
ETS
· 2 years ago
Another thing I forgot to mention is that all money spent on anything related to a black professional organization is tax deductible, so this is a smart financial move.
David McQueen
· 2 years ago
It is one of my dreams that more black professionals can realise this. Around the globe and that no matter where you are you can always find or be part of such an organisation.
Watch this space.
Fredric
· 2 years ago
ets...
how so?
are you referring to the tax deduction for donating to non-profit organizations?
ETS
· 2 years ago
Perhaps tax deductible is the wrong term, but any money you spend out of your own pocket on your career - registration for national conventions, food for some forum, plane tickets on interviews - can be written off when you do your taxes. It's kinda like if a teacher buys crayons out of her own pocket for her students. There's a website/book for this. When I find it, I will post it.
OHSucker
· 2 years ago
This is a great post. One of the reasons I moved to ATL (from CT) was so I could be around more Blacks in the professional field. Being around like minded individuals has a way of lighting a fire under you.
Excellent point about starting a particular organization when there isn't one in your area. I've yet to find an org for Black Massage Therapists. Hmmm....see that fire being lit?
Lisa
· 1 year ago
Sounds good to me! Im back on the market now(ready for the challenge!), and remembering that NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) has always been a great meeting place! So, I want to expand my horizons a little. Maybe some black PR organizations, or better yet, SALES! :-) www.books4blackwomen.com
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Anyhow, excellent post. Your blog is one that I don't visit as often as I should.
peace, Villager
Watch this space.
how so?
are you referring to the tax deduction for donating to non-profit organizations?
Excellent point about starting a particular organization when there isn't one in your area. I've yet to find an org for Black Massage Therapists. Hmmm....see that fire being lit?
www.books4blackwomen.com
Stay positive and keep your eye on the prize!