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Don't Settle: Create the Job of Your Dreams (evening seminar and workshop)


Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto

Featuring: Edwin Jansen is the Director of Marketing at Softchoice, Canada’s largest IT Solutions Provider.

There is a serious revolution going on in Marketing & Communications. Everything and everyone is connected. Anyone can use their computer to change the world. This is big.

Because the possibilities are endless, your career potential has never been greater. But we haven't been trained to capitalize on the opportunity. The old methods of finding a job just won't cut it.

In this workshop you'll learn about the mindset and step-by-step actions required to create the career of your dreams. You don't have to settle for a job you don't love. You just need to act. Now.

Register now. This event has a limited capacity.Register


Registration Fees:

  • $35: IABC Member early bird ($39.55 with HST) - ends January 15, 2012
  • $25: IABC Student/Transitional member ($28.25 with HST)
  • $45: IABC Regular member ($50.85 with HST)
  • $60: Non-member ($67.80 with HST)


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Professional Independent Communicators presents: Clearing the Clutter from your Computer


Thursday, January 12, 2012, 6 to 9 p.m., Metro Hall, Room 310, 55 John Street, Toronto

Featuring: Deanne Kelleher is the founder of kAos Group and a Silver Leaf member of the Professional Organizers of Canada.

Spending far too long searching for elusive documents in your files? Overwhelmed by your desktop? Want to save time, energy and frustration?
At this presentation you will learn:

  • How to organize your computer files and folders for easy access
  • How to create your own naming formula so you can quickly locate documents
  • Tips and tricks for sorting, backing up and archiving

Registration Fees*:Register

  • $22: IABC member ($24.86 with HST)
  • $32: Non-member ($36.16 with HST)

*Advance registration and payment is required. Registrations and payments will NOT be accepted at the door.


 

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Last chance to propose a new IABC/Toronto initiative


Do you have a value-added initiative you would like to implement, create or carry out for your fellow IABC/Toronto members?

Thanks to our surplus policy, the IABC/Toronto Board is allocating money from last year's surplus for member-led initiatives. Submit your idea before December 15, 2011 by going to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011IABCMemberSurplusSubmission.

Fine Print: IABC/Toronto will communicate with the member(s) of the chosen initiatives before the end of 2011. All initiatives accepted and approved must be implemented and completed before the end of June 2012.

If you have any questions and/or comments, please direct them to Natasha Renaud, MBA.




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It's your time to shine with the OVATION Awards


We all know what it takes to achieve exceptional work: long hours and a tremendous amount of dedication and energy. Be celebrated for your communications achievements by entering the IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards.

Show Your Colours and be recognized for the communications excellence you have demonstrated throughout the year. Get started on your entry today by downloading the Call for Entries. Our new online system makes the process even easier this year!

Not only will this be a great opportunity to impress your peers, colleagues and clients, it will also give you a chance to be recognized by the largest IABC chapter in the world!

Open to all professional communicators from across the GTA, entries will be accepted starting January 9, 2012, with an early-bird deadline of February 3, 2012 and the final deadline of February 24, 2012.

Questions/Comments about IABC/Toronto's OVATION Awards Call for Entries? Please send them to toronto-awards@iabc.com.




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Just in Time for Christmas - December is Member-Get-A-Member Month!


For the month of December, IABC members who recruit new professional members will get three free months of membership for up to four new members. That's a full year's membership!

Why should you take advantage of this offer?
IABC is only as strong as its membership and this is a great opportunity to help ensure that IABC remains a rich and diverse organization that includes perspectives from a variety of industries and disciplines.

Why should new members join?
IABC offers its members a wealth of resources to help professional communicators develop their skills and careers through networking opportunities, job postings, as well as mentorship and award programs.

Why Anna joined IABC?
IABC/Toronto member, Anna Larson, ABC, had this to say about why she joined IABC, "I'm a member of IABC because the association provides access to plenty of timely resources, educational opportunities, networking and wonderful award programs."

A limited time offer!
All good things must come to an end and the Member-Get-A-Member promotion is only good until the end of the year. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity before it ends on December 31, 2011. For rules, membership information and additional details, please visit us online.


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More than 140 job openings listed on IABC/Toronto's CareerLine in the last six-months


In the last six-months, IABC/Toronto has received more than 140 NEW communication job positions. These exciting opportunities can only be viewed by members (another benefit of being a member of IABC/Toronto). These companies have chosen to target IABC/Toronto members in their search . . . you already have a leg up on the competition! Here is a sample of some of the recent positions posted:

If any of the above piqued your interest, please go to http://toronto.iabc.com/jobs/ to find out more and how to apply for any of these exciting positions.

Have a job position to post? Members and non-members can find information on the simple process and inexpensive price by going to http://toronto.iabc.com/careerline/



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Looking for a workshop leader, special seminar or communications training? If the answer is yes, check out IABC/Toronto's Marketplace


Many companies look to bring in specialists to help guide/train employees through special workshops, seminars and training sessions. IABC/Toronto's Marketplace lists several advertisers who can offer services from media training, written content development, presentation skills, social media, public relations and more. Check them out by visiting http://toronto.iabc.com/marketplace/seminars,-workshops-training/

For more information on IABC/Toronto's Marketplace, including how you and/or your company can be listed, please visit http://toronto.iabc.com/sponsorship/marketplace-listing/


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IABC/Toronto's office will be closed for the holidays


The IABC/Toronto office will be closed for the holiday season between noon on Friday, December 23, 2011 until 9 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2012. Any messages received during this time will be answered when the office re-opens. Please note that some board members will not have access to their IABC/Toronto e-mail during this period.

CareerLine is still active during the period the office is closed and can be viewed 24/7. Any job positions received while the office is closed will be posted immediately if payment is provided when submitted. All other listings received will be activated first thing on January 2, 2012. The e-Job notification service will not be active until the office re-opens on January 2, 2012.

Individuals may still register online for events while the office is closed, as the process is automated and secure. For information on events being offered in January 2012, please go to: http://toronto.iabc.com/iabc-events/upcoming-events/

For information on the 2012 OVATION Awards Call for Entries, please go to: http://toronto.iabc.com/recognition/ovation-awards/

The staff and board of IABC/Toronto wish you a safe and happy holiday season, and look forward to being of service to you in the New Year.


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