A simple 950 word article, directed at career service professionals in a variety of settings, offers many benefits to the author. The keys to getting published are almost as easy. Because Career Convergence is looking for authors, particularly those working in organizations (think corporate career services, recruiting, outplacement, HR...), readers are invited to consider the following and submit an article now.
Benefits to Publishing
Contribute to the field of career development – it’s a form of professional development
Develop your personal and professional skills – writing is a way of reflecting and learning
Add to your credentials – list yourself as a published professional
Obtain CEU’s – ask the editor for four CEU’s per published article
Market your expertise – add to your resume
Increase your network – NCDA members and Career Convergence editors become a part of your network
Receive international recognition – your name appears on the NCDA website – with members and visitors from coast-to-coast as well as international hits
Promote yourself – include details about yourself in your bio at the bottom of your article (contact info, links and even headshot welcome)
Publicize your employer – easy marketing that your boss will appreciate
Communicate with readers – automatically receive comments posted by your readers, then build on that relationship
Share your experiences – others can learn from you!
Non-members demonstrate collaboration – NCDA wants to partner with you
Non-members may ask for a reciprocal submission or benefit – NCDA is a resource for you
Keys to Getting Published
Read the publication! Online at www.ncda.org or www.careerconvergence.org
Know the audience – career development professionals working in a variety of settings
Study the Submission Guidelines – 950 words or less (full details online)
Reflect: what can you share? – you learn by writing and readers learn from you!
Communicate with an editor – see list of editors on the website
Submit and Follow-up – keep in contact until publication date arrives!
Please submit your original article to one of the Associate or Field Editors listed under Editors in the web magazine. Articles are accepted at anytime, although we suggest the 15th of the month prior to publication on the first of each month. No guarantees can be made for acceptance or any publication date. Please read the complete Submission Guidelines.