Get involved with the community by joining a group

by David Godot on August 20th, 2009 § 0

Flickr Meet #3 - NottinghamOur groups allow you to share your knowledge and ideas, and to build up a network of like-minded professionals who you will be able to rely on when you need a job or need to fill a job opening.

Each group has its own community blog where members can post articles and also comment on those posted by others. This creates an opportunity for rich conversations that build up over time.

For more information about our groups, read this article. If you already have an account, you can join a group now. If you need an account, just click the signup link at the top of this page.

Set up your own free psychology web site

by David Godot on August 18th, 2009 § 0

free 'sweet' hugsBy building your web presence on ChicagoPsychology.org, you enjoy a massive advantage over other professionals who set up their own separate sites. This is because you are able to effortlessly leverage the authority of every other members of the community. Your site will rank better in the search engines, which will translate into more patients and more job opportunities.

Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to directly interact with your peers, allowing you to build social connections that put you more in control of your career direction.

For detailed instructions, read this article. To get started right away, click the signup link at the top of this page.

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