After recently attending a conference for career services professionals in higher ed and seeing the energy and excitement in many breakout rooms, I was reminded how industry annual conferences are great opportunities for career enrichment.
The nature of programming and events will vary by industry but consider participating in a regional or national annual conference in your field of interest. Attending these signature events can provide access to industry professionals for career exploration and networking, leads on available job opportunities and insights on recent emerging industry trends.
You can find examples of professional associations who may coordinate conferences in the Career Communities section (in the Career Resources section and Vault Guides): https://careerservices.upenn.edu/channels/industry-communities/
In some cases, you may find discounts on registration fees or scholarships just for students interested in attending!
