SMPS Career Resources Guide

The Society for Marketing Professional Services has compiled this Career Resources Guide to help professionals who are actively seeking employment. 

How Can SMPS Help You in Your Job Search?
The following items are available to SMPS Members as a benefit of your membership. (Items marked with an * are available to SMPS members only.)

*SMPS Network
Access the 7,000 members of your SMPS network to learn about career opportunities, identify mentors, and seek recommendations and advice from your peers. This network is your greatest resource for career advancement.

Career Center
--Post your resume.

--Review currently available jobs posted by professional services firms across the country.

--Access expert career counseling.

Certification
Pursue certification. Join a local study group and prepare to sit for the exam. Companies recognize the Certified Professional Services Marketer designation as a valuable differentiator when evaluating candidates for marketing and business development positions. To learn more about the CPSM Program, contact the SMPS National Certification Manager at 800.292.7677, x232.

*Chapter
--Volunteer at your local SMPS chapter to build relationships, demonstrate your expertise, get your name out in the network, hear about job opportunities, and expand your leadership skills.

--Talk to the leaders of your chapter to learn more about the business climate in your area.

Nonmembers are welcome and encouraged to attend chapter programs and events.

Professional Development
Take this time to strengthen your skills. Review our educational offerings and select topics that will enhance your current skill set.  Follow this link to visit our upcoming educational programs, or to review archived webinars. To learn more about our professional development opportunities, contact the SMPS Senior Education Manager at 800.292.7677, x228.

*Linkedin.com and Facebook.com
Join the SMPS groups on these sites to expand and enrich your network.

*Listserve
Engage in the daily dialogue to get your name and expertise recognized in the community.

Haven't subscribed to the listserve? Contact the SMPS National Membership Team at 800.292.7677, x224, for assistance or follow the listserve instructions provided under Member Services.

Marketing Resource Center
Tap into articles, Web sites, blogs, classes, and books on professional services marketing to expand your horizons and knowledge.

*National Membership Directory
Use the SMPS National Membership Directory to search for members in the companies, markets, and cities where you want to work.

SMPS Connections
--Stay abreast of what's happening with other members in the network. Members on the Move alerts you to career changes your peers are making and could help you get your foot in the door of your dream job.

--Read about opportunities to get involved, demonstrate your leadership, or promote yourself (e.g., awards programs, grants, surveys, charity events) in the SMPS community and the design and building industry.

--Learn about professional development programs and tools to help you expand your skills and increase your marketability.

Not receiving this e-newsletter? Contact the SMPS National Communications Team at 800.292.7677, ext. 245.

Speakers' Bureau
If you are interested in speaking at chapter and industry events to increase your exposure, create a speaker profile with SMPS. The Speakers' Bureau is promoted to the SMPS chapters leaders and regional conference planning committees as a resource for identifying speakers for their events.

Contact the SMPS Education Team at 800.292.7677, ext. 223, for details.

Placement Services
Several SMPS members offer career counseling and placement services in the A/E/C industry. To learn more about their services, log in to our Web site using your member number and name, visit our online member directory, and search for "Placement Services" under the "Company Services" search field.

Other Job Search and Career Resources That May Be of Interest
The resources below are meant to aid you in your job search. Remember to tap into your SMPS network as a valuable source for leads. Experts recommend that you set up job search agents on the sites below that offer the service. They will save you time by e-mailing job matches to you so you don’t need to review all of the job boards each day. Remember to continue to network!