On Code Issues
Your voice is vitally important. If you do not speak for your community, who will?

Success Guide:
1. Identify the problem.

2. Organize your facts and recommendations.

3. Write your proposal or comments, following the instructions inside the back cover of the current Code.

4. Submit to IAEI section by July 1 in the year before the code panel meetings so that it can be submitted to IAEI International by September 1 that same year.

In Current Forums
Hot or controversial topics spring up frequently, topics that need your input because they affect your community, your work, and electrical safety. If you do not speak up in forums, how can you effect a change?

Success Guide:
1. Stay abreast of the latest developments by reading IAEI News and www.iaei.org.

2. Organize your facts and recommendations.

3. Post your observations or research in the Global Forum on www.iaei.org.

4. Write an article expressing your views for IAEI News.

5. Become known as a wise, thoughtful and fair inspector.

As a Leading Authority
By virtue of your position, you are the authority. Show yourself as a leader by continuously enlarging your professional credentials and discovering new technologies. Consider publishing; it is recognized as one of the most effective ways of becoming known as a leader.

Success Guide:
1. Learn the latest and best practices.

2. Get practical advice from those with more experience than your own.

3. Meet every challenge you face with new solutions.

4. Write a white paper about your research or experiences and submit for posting on www.iaei.org.

5. Write an article to be published.

In the Industry
Network
No career advances far beyond your connections. IAEI offers you the opportunity of making contacts throughout the world. Why limit yourself to one jurisdiction?

Success Guide:
1. Attend as many chapter and division meetings as possible.

2. Make it a point to get to know active members.

3. Attend your own Section meeting each year and make new contacts.

4. Attend at least one other Section meeting each year. Before long, you will have extended your contacts immensely.

In Career Advancement
Cardiologists often tell their patients that the only way to build a strong heart is to become active. The same advice applies to your career; inactivity will kill it.

Success Guide:
1. Actively participate in educational seminars on the local or international level.

2. Express yourself, take part in surveys.

3. We want your opinions; rate products and services online at www.iaei.org.

4. Deliberately read each issue of IAEI News. Studies show that if you spend one hour each day reading in your vocation, you will become the expert in a short period of time.

5. Request the materials that you need. Who knows, you may be the catalyst to a new book, article, or newsletter.

6. If you are qualified, volunteer to teach in your area of expertise. Start at the local level and aspire to the international arena.

Your job is to ensure that electricity is used safely
everywhere. As a member of IAEI, you can extend the reach of safety.

Success Guide:
1. Be thorough in your inspections.

2. Insist that all work be performed according to the codes.

3. Volunteer in your community to explain electrical safety in every forum you can find—schools, civic organizations, municipal meetings, church groups, etc.

As Part of IAEI
As a member, we welcome you to contribute your expertise.

Success Guide:
1. At educational events

2. In decision-making committees

3. In Code-panel discussions

4. In networking with other inspectors

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