Abstract
Students join the organizations that represent their field of study for many reasons, but they may not be aware of how to fully maximize the potential of their student membership. Possibly the most important benefit that organizations, such as HFES, can offer students is to contribute to their professional development. In this paper, I present seven “habits” of highly effective HFES student members, with the goal of illustrating how students can effectively make their membership work for them. These strategies include ways to build one's curriculum vitae, refine one's communication skills, expand one's knowledge base, establish a professional network, identify potential mentors, and create both internship and career opportunities. And although the focus of this discussion is on students, in particular, these principles apply to all HFES members in general.
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