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BICSI MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE Establishing a "new normal" amidst a pandemic is a struggle itself. Now finding that new job or advancement opening can be more competitive than ever. In fact, the Association Trends 2020 Study 1 ranked job opportunities as more important as a member benefit than in year's past. The benefit of having a BICSI Membership will help boost your resume and your confidence. Your membership will show that you stand out among the rest in the ICT industry. It will demonstrate that you have connections to collaborate with other leaders in your field, your commitment to the industry, and your investment in developing professionally. BICSI Membership provides the tools to help take your career to the next level: • Be the first to know about ICT job opportunities. Members are sent emails with open employment opportunities announced via the BICSI ICT Career Center. • Receive priority CEC and recertification processing. BICSI members who hold BICSI credentials jump the line ahead of nonmembers to recertify those coveted designations that help you land the job. • Take part in complimentary professional development opportunities. BICSI members are the first to be selected for special knowledge-sharing opportunities, including participating in BICSI course pilots and select BICSI webinars. • Learn from and inspire others in the field of ICT. Be a part of BICSI's Mentorship Program. Gain knowledge from leaders in our industry as a mentee to get your ICT career path started or give back by volunteering as a mentor to an emerging ICT professional. • Stand out among your colleagues and with potential employers. Display your BICSI Member logo on your resume and show your member pride and commitment to the ICT industry. Accelerate Your Career with BICSI Membership! 1 Miller, D., Bennett, B., & Switzer, T. (2020). Industry Study: Association Trends 2020 – From Disruption to Opportunity: What members want and how virtual engagement is creating new paths for growth. Community Brands, Edge Research. https://www.communitybrands. com/resource-library/whitepapers/research-study-association-trends-2020/ Learn more about the BICSI Membership Advantage. Visit bicsi.org/membership today for practical ways to maximize your BICSI membership and help get your career on the right track! ORGANIZATION Page 7