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i cannot stress involvement professional associations enough. even if you work full time and cant fit in meetings / activities in your schedule, see if you can join (pay the dues) and just participate on the listserv. You will get job leads, word about informal gatherings, early word about conferences / grants / travel support, and a direct line of communication to the leaders in your field.
also, if you have a grad assistantship - TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. i had no idea how "big" my boss was in the field. I'm glad i was on her good side.
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Last edited by Still BLUTANG; 10-09-2007 at 02:46 PM.
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