How can you develop your career for free? One of the best ways is by investing time and effort in yourself. There are plenty of opportunities to learn without spending anything.
From reading blogs to listening to podcasts and attending networking events, there are lots of options available.
If you are a CIPR or IoIC member you can log Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points for doing so.
See my Free Stuff page to find articles, presentations and lots more.
I’m currently planning The Big Yak – a free unconference for 150 communicators – with my fellow The IC Crowd co-founders, Dana Leeson and Jenni Field.
We announced the date, Saturday 17 September 2016, a few weeks back.
Keep an eye on @theICcrowd on Twitter for more info and tickets coming soon.
Further reading: Read my article from a previous event: Thank you for having a big yak.
If you’re looking to sign up for training, see the All Things IC Masterclasses website for information about day-long courses or see my new video:
What’s on this week
Every Sunday I publish What’s on this week so professional communicators can see what’s coming up over the next 10 days.
Today’s What’s on this week covers 10 to 20 July 2016.
If you have an event, webinar, discount or idea of something I should consider for future editions, do please get in touch.
Further reading: See the All Things IC comms calendar to plan further ahead.
- 11 July: CIPR Greater London: Drink n Link event 6.30pm-11pm.
- 12-13 July: Integrated Marketing Summit, New York, Ragan
- 14 July: CommsCamp, Birmingham
- 14 July: Public Sector Communications Awards and Conference
- 18-20 July: 3rd Annual Strategic Internal Communications Conference, ALI Conferences, Boston
- 19 July: IoIC networking event, Coventry
- 19 July: Culturevist Deep-dive: Millennials special, 2-6pm, Farringdon, London.
Find a new role
If you’re looking for a new job, check out the All Things IC jobs page to browse the latest vacancies.
Current roles include the BBC, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Public Health Wales and many more.
It costs £50+VAT per vacancy per week to advertise. Find out more information.
See @AllthingsICjobs on Twitter to keep an eye on the latest roles and links to career advice.
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An introduction to All Things IC Masterclasses – includes a brand new video
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Summer reading list
One way to develop yourself professionally is by reading books. I’ve been publishing annual reading lists since 2009 on my blog.
See my Summer reading list to get some ideas of books, blogs and podcasts.
More free stuff
Download the free All Things IC app to access blog articles on the move.
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See the comms calendar for the latest events, courses and awards.
Learn the language of internal communication via the glossary.
I hope you have a good week,
Rachel
Post author: Rachel Miller
First published on the All Things IC blog 10 July 2016.
