As internal communicators, your role is essential in creating workforces that are informed, connected, and purposeful. At the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC), we understand the unique challenges and evolving demands you face. To support your ongoing professional growth and ensure you meet the highest global standards, we’re excited to introduce two new member benefits: the Careers Hub and the IC Diagnostic.
These tools are designed to empower you, our members, by offering flexible, personalised development pathways. It’s central to our mission at IoIC to drive professional growth and uphold standards for this critical profession, ensuring that you have the resources needed to progress in your career and continuously improve.
The Careers Hub: Empowering Learning on Your Terms
The Careers Hub is a new, on-demand resource designed specifically with internal communicators in mind. We know your schedules are often packed, with last-minute requests and competing priorities. The hub is available 24/7, allowing you to fit learning and career development around your life. Whether you’re working on advancing your business skills, exploring new communication strategies, or focusing on leadership development, you can engage at your own pace.
The Careers Hub offers a wide range of content tailored to different learning styles and career levels. From seasoned professionals looking to expand their expertise to those just starting out, the variety and depth of materials ensure everyone can benefit. Regular updates keep you current with the latest insights in communication and broader business skills, which are essential for being impactful in your role.
Additionally, the Careers Hub goes beyond skill-building. It includes practical career management tools like an interview simulator, CV review, and Elevator Pitch simulator, offering hands-on support to help you advance your career. The built-in career assessments help you reflect on your motivations and preferences, guiding you toward roles and career paths that align with your personal values and professional ambitions. It’s a flexible, powerful resource for managing your career on your own terms.
The IC Diagnostic: Gaining Clarity Through Self-Assessment
Alongside the Careers Hub, we’re also introducing the IC Diagnostic, a tool designed to help you assess and map your professional development against the globally recognised IoIC Profession Map. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are looking for more advanced guidance, the IC Diagnostic is an invaluable resource for self-assessment, skill evaluation, and professional growth.
In a time-efficient and easy-to-use format, the IC Diagnostic offers personalised insights into your current skillset, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. By aligning your progress with the Profession Map, you can more effectively plan your learning journey, ensuring that your development aligns with both personal goals and the evolving needs of the internal communication profession.
The diagnostic provides curated learning recommendations tailored to your specific needs, offering additional guidance that ensures your progress is strategic and targeted. It’s particularly useful if you’re not sure where to start or if you’re looking for ways to refine your development plan. You can also retake the diagnostic as often as you like, making it a valuable tool for tracking your growth over time.
For team leaders, the IC Diagnostic is also a powerful asset. It can be used as part of team development and review processes, helping to set goals, assess team capabilities, and build a more skilled and confident workforce.
Supporting Your Journey as an Internal Communicator
At IoIC, we believe that internal communicators should have the tools and support to navigate their professional journeys with confidence and clarity. These new member benefits—the Careers Hub and IC Diagnostic—are designed with that vision in mind. They offer the flexibility, personalisation, and practical support that professionals in our field need, particularly at a time when balancing growth, time pressures, and the need for personalised development are paramount.
We are committed to driving professional growth and setting the highest standards for the internal communication profession, and these new benefits are a reflection of that commitment. Whether you’re looking to expand your skillset, align your development with global standards, or simply gain more control over your career progression, these tools will help you chart a course for success.
We invite you to take full advantage of these resources and continue your journey of professional excellence with IoIC by your side.
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