This can give you additional work experience in order to strengthen your credentials and can buy you more exploration time. Join a Professional Association See NTPA Directory in the CDC Library. Join a professional discussion group on the Internet. Attend professional conferences and network with members-bring your resume. Members of an Association can give you information on trends in the profession and may be able to give you leads on job openings.
Some associations have employment referral services.
These experiences also give you exposure that could lead to full-time employment.