How to add the certification:

• Certification Name: ASQ Cert Abbreviation—Name i.e.: ASQ CQIA—Certified Quality Improvement Associate

• Certification Authority: ASQ—American Society for Quality

• License number:  No need to complete this line, optional.

• Dates: Enter expiration date (if a certification has no expiration date, leave this line blank)

ASQ has its own LinkedIn Group:  http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3633

ASQ Baltimore has its own LinkedIn Group:  http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2632260

Eric Finegan

Unemployed Full, Senior, and Fellow members can apply to receive a discount on their membership dues based on consecutive years of membership. Participation in the unemployment program is limited to two years during the lifetime of their membership.

Full, Senior, and Fellow members with more than 10 consecutive years of membership are eligible for a discount on dues when they fully retire.

Learn about Unemployment Benefits…   http://asq.org/members/account/unemployment.html

Learn about Retirement Options… http://asq.org/members/account/retired.html

Unemployed Member Dues

Unemployed ASQ members receive a discount on their membership dues based on consecutive years of membership.

Eligibility Criteria

* You must be a Full, Senior, or Fellow member.
* Any years as a Forum, Associate, or enrolled student do not qualify.
* You may submit this application only after being unemployed for at least 90 days.
* You must be actively seeking employment.
* Retired or self-employed members are not eligible. ASQ offers a similar benefit for retired members.

Benefits

* Your basic membership dues for the current membership year will be paid or partially paid by ASQ. Basic membership dues exclude
additional Forums and Divisions, journals, and additional Sections (Seniors and Fellows—you keep your extra benefit of choice).
* You may participate in the program for no more than two years in your membership lifetime. You must complete an application for the second
year of participation.
* After renewing your membership, please visit Careers in Quality to search for jobs, apply for positions online, and post your resume for employers to view.

See http://asq.org/members/account/unemployment.html for further information.

Membership Committee

ASQ has created a series of career-focused podcasts to explore the challenges facing quality professionals who are transitioning their quality skills to a new industry. Now available, the third and final podcast in the series features ASQ member Allen Wong, who discusses the value of ASQ certifications, how it benefits potential employees and employers, and what certifications can be applied to specific industries.

The podcasts can be located in the resources section of the ASQ Career Center Web site (http://www.asq.org/career/resources/interviews.html).