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o, you have chosen a career in community management. Was that a wise decision? Absolutely! Sure, it has its challenges – like dealing with demanding homeowners and board members, unpredictable days and sometimes late hours – but the rewards and job satisfaction more than outweigh any negatives. Career management is a profession requiring broad knowledge, ethical behavior and great people skills. Individuals who enjoy bringing people together, making a difference and improving communities will find it to be extremely meaningful work. And, the opportunity to grow and develop new skills within the industry is enormous. In a video that CACM developed earlier in the year to help recruit new community managers from outside the industry, several highly experienced managers talk about their roles as community managers, what attracted them to their career and what skills have allowed them to succeed. Even for those currently practicing community management, it’s an excellent reminder of what a great career choice community management can be. “These are not actors,” notes David Zepponi, president and CEO of CACM. “You meet an impressive bunch of community managers and learn what they do. I find it both real and inspiring, while not sugar-coating the challenges.” If you know someone outside the industry that you think might be a good candidate for a community management career, encourage them to view the video and take the brief assessment at www.surveyanyplace.com/s/newcareer. If you are already a community manager, take a look at the video and think about the 10
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important role you play in improving your communities. You can take pride in what you do. Looking for your next career move, or know someone who is? CACM can help there as well. The new Career Center (careers. cacm.org) offers numerous new features compared to the site it replaced including: For Jobseekers: • Improved and simplified user experience, including on mobile devices • Better job matching • Advanced candidate search improvements for employers means the job seeker can be found easier by hiring companies • More jobs than ever before means we have the right opportunities For Employers: • More easily post jobs • Enhanced ability to create company profiles and increase visibility • Enhanced résumé features • Pre-screen filters that deliver the best candidates • Competitive pricing and exposure HOAs continue to multiply in California, and so do the opportunities within community management. Whether you are new to the industry or have many years of experience, you’ve made a great career choice.
