In this economy, it seems to be increasingly difficult to advocate for your professional development in the workplace. Here are a few tips and techniques that may help you to get the development you need. Employers are less open to investing money towards conferences, travel and other forms of professional development that may have been given out more freely in years past. However, regardless of the economy, you still need to develop professionally and it's your job to make sure it happens.
1. Find Low-Cost Alternatives
This is probably the most obvious of your options. There are many smaller conferences, networking events and seminars that can pack the professional development punch without also taking a hit to your employer's pocket.
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