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Now and again, we hear the following advice: never stop learning and growing. Boy, how this resonates with the new year, often a time of reflection and renewal.<\/p>\n
Have you asked yourself lately, Am I doing enough\u2014and making enough time\u2014to learn, grow, even evolve in my professional life? And if so, have you thought about how to go about it?<\/p>\n
With your SMPS membership, there are many ways to accomplish this. You could:<\/p>\n
In particular, on the Career Center, you\u2019ll find articles<\/a> about expanding your network, making your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 stand out, and moving your career in the right direction. The great part about learning and growing, though, is that you don\u2019t actually need to make a move to make an impact. We love hearing that our members are thriving in their jobs and where they work. But every moment, every position you hold, is a stepping stone for what\u2019s still to come.<\/p>\n For example, maybe you see yourself becoming a CPSM<\/a>. Or maybe you\u2019re not quite sure what the next step entails. And that\u2019s okay. In this case, Blueprints<\/a> and the Domains Of Practice guide<\/a>, both complimentary to members, offer the perfect road map for career planning.<\/p>\n Whatever you decide, SMPS is here to support you and provide various tools as your professional journey unfolds.<\/p>\n Until next time, Now and again, we hear the following advice: never stop learning and growing. Boy, how this resonates with the new year, often a time of reflection and renewal. Have you asked yourself lately, Am I doing enough\u2014and making enough time\u2014to learn, grow, even evolve in my professional life? 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\nTina Myers, CAE
\nDeputy Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"