Professional Organization

Hello is Carlos and I am going to write about professional organizations, but to begin with,what is a professional organization??? Well by definition it is a non - profit organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest. So now that we know the definition, why join a professional organization??? Everybody agrees in that when we exchange information we grow as citizen and professional. That could be the most noticeable reason, but what about establishing networks and career opportunity .........yes it sounds like you are taking advantage of this unique experience, but it is all about making connections. Yes it is important to share information with colleagues but you need to be social and interact with everybody.
I remembered once in a TESOL conference in New York I met the supervisor of the Language Center but of Lack land Air Force Base in Texas, San Antonio. "Everybody knows me I am very shy and timid" so I made a good impression and he told me that as soon as I finished my Masters Degree to called him and he gave me his personal card. This is exactly what I am witting about, is not to take advantage in a bad way it is to be an opportunist. You have to be ready when opportunity knocks at the door, because it might not knock twice.