International Association of Business Communication

The International Association of Business Communication has over 100 chapters across the globe. In Australia there is the Victoria Chapter, whose members are rapidly growing. The IABC was founded in 1970 and today has a stronghold of over 16,000 members globally. These members are from a spectrum of organisations like consulting, government, corporate and non-profit organisations.

About IABC

As said above, the IABC was founded in 1970 and to date it has helped numerous people find jobs, hone organisational skills, find and tap into potential markets while making a strong network through the association. With IABC, members become better strategists and more interactive, integrated and international communication experts. Cropley Communication is a member of IABC and is an expert in the communications field. For more info, click www.cropleycomms.com.au.

Some areas in which the members of IABC hold positions:

• Public Relations
• Corporate Communication
• Media Relations
• Internal Communication Strategy
• Public Affairs
• Government Relations
• Community Relations
• Change Communication
• Marketing Communication
• Human Resources
• Education
• Video Production
• Graphic Design
• Consulting

How does IABC help?

IABC helps you in many sectors like providing Accreditation for its members and also undertakes many research topics so as to provide the best information to its members. But let’s talk about how they help in the jobs sector in detail.

Jobs Sector

The International Association of Business Communication has job solutions for all those looking for work or employers looking for prospective applicants. IABC has an integrated online Jobs board and even allows you to post an anonymous resume just so you can see what offers you might get. Employers can take a look at the applicants and decide upon whom they would like to interview.

Applicants

• Can View Jobs
• Get Job Alerts when you become IABC members
• Get a Job Seekers Account
• Post Your Resume
• Use Career Tools and Resources

Employers

• Can View Resumes
• Post a Job
• List Products and Pricing
• Get a ‘My Recruiting Account’ with IABC

IABC helps you:

Improve at your Job
They help you make a bigger impact at your job, as you can learn from the experience of thousands of members. You can also learn from their fresh ideas and thoughts and innovative problem solving techniques. As an industry association you can gain your professional accreditation ABC a standard recognised globally for business communicators

Hone Your Skills

IABC have a plethora of how-to articles that can help solve most of your problems. This library is accessible 24 hours a day to everyone and can definitely help you ace that professional challenge. There are many training sessions available, too, on various professional topics, which you can access through the web, phone or in designated classrooms. There are reference modules available too, called IABC’s Knowledge Resource Manuals.

Market Tapping

There are many job listings on the website, thus helping you find the job you are looking for. Employers list their job openings and constantly view the applications. You can even network online face-to-face to find hidden job opportunities for communication professionals.

Networking

With IABC’s Chapters around the world you can tap into local professional development and newtorking events whereever you may be. Giving you access to leaders in communication across the globe.