Navigating The Career Jungle

Attending conferences and workshops is one of the ways that I suggest you invest in yourself, I talk about it in my book; Navigating the Career Jungle: A Guide for Young Professionals. The benefits of attending a conference or workshop are numerous not only do you have the opportunity to meet other professionals in your industry, it’s a huge knowledge boost as you learn tips and tools that enhance your professional skill set and allow you to become a more valuable employee to your employer. So how do you pitch your conference attendance to your supervisor? There are many ways you can do this but regardless of the approach you take your pitch should include the answer to following questions. 1.What’s in it for the company? How will your attendance at this conference or workshop enhance your day to day responsibilities? How will it tie into the organization's’ mission and current growth strategy? 2.Who’s hosting, who’s attending, who’s teaching? If your company is going