It’s certainly been a challenging time for our industry and our members. Please know that we care deeply for you all and are striving to pivot and find additional ways to add value to your DAA membership. DAA is working hard to provide you with resources during the pandemic, be it career development, job searches, dealing with virtual work, virtual events, and even entertainment. We have begun curating this content on a COVID-19 Resources webpage. We are accepting resource submissions from the community for this page! - please help each other with your resources!
If you were laid off recently, do remember that DAA has a Career Center that you can post your resume at no charge. There is also a free Resume Review function available through the DAA Career Center.
If you have been laid off, contact us. We will work with both corporate and individual members to offer a 90 day membership extension while you look for your next opportunity.
Another resource is one that a DAA board member, Michael Helbling of AJL Analytics has put together that matches up freelancers and those looking for short-term gigs with companies that need short-term analytics help. Check out his blog post.
If you do find yourself with extra time on your hands because you have been furloughed, consider adding to your resume and skill set by volunteering with DAA. We have many opportunities and it's a great way to maintain industry connections.
Some of our chapters are doing virtual events that any member can participate in. DAA has also moved up our planned Virtual Symposium from December to May 19. This could also be the time to brush up on skills by taking advantage of the many free member resources in the DAA - the on-demand webinars, the Thought Leader Conversations (now on podcast too), and Self-Assessment, to name a few.
Stay strong my friends. We will persevere together. Thank you for your continued support of our industry as a DAA member. And remember the words of our friend, Mr. Rogers: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping”. Our DAA members are the helpers!
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