WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME ?

What is the IET and what’s in it for you? ElectricalStructural Electronic Mechanical CommunicationsRobotic Manufacturing Nanotechnology Computing & software

Big

Global

Well-connected

Busy

And ready to serve

Because as you undoubtedly know already

Engineering is a big world

And the two big questions are:

What’s in it for ME?

And how do I get started?

global contacts network essential news careers advice, work placements and job opportunities web links discussion forum online student magazine Online student community

news for your community 40 online Technical Professional Networks library of technical articles events – physical and virtual surveys and polls of your sector interviews with gurus and leaders discussion groups for your community

Because it pays to be in touch with the people in your field…

So, fancy a night out?

Get in touch with your local network… Putting on events specifically designed for students and recent graduates

Or do you fancy a night in?

Get connected to IET.tv Access events and lectures via your computer. Watch and take part from the comfort of your own home.

And because you like ‘a bit of fun’

Metal Guru hosts online…

…Discussion forums

…Questions & Answers

…Online games & competitions

But let’s be serious again. Where do students like you get information? Would your grades benefit if you had access to…

The IET library

70,000 books 3,000 periodicals 1,500 new books every year

Books sent anywhere in the world Technical and business information Photocopies of journals, articles and extracts Website reviews 20% discount on book sales

Knovel The Library is now offering Institution members remote access to Knovel: an interactive full-text database of over 500 scientific and engineering handbooks and references

Books 24x7 The Library also offers members online access to our IT Reference Library, a collection of 200 IT e-books powered by Books24x7. Full-text access is provided to e-books from major Technology publishers

You could do your work WITH all these advantages

Or you could do WITHOUT

Without the library you’re working in the dark…

OK so what about some magazines

Engineering and Technology Keep up to date with advances in engineering and technology

IET Careers 4 pages of classified job vacancies

Seven specialist magazines

The Student & Graduate magazine

Ask yourself this - Are you a winner?

With the IET it’s ONE in THREE

Rewarding outstanding achievement and assisting in your study or research

Scholarships and Awards Value from €220 - € 14,695 Undergraduate awards Postgraduate Awards Travel Awards and Bursaries

You have a one in three chance of receiving a scholarship

And if you take your professional development seriously…

So do we.

your own personal mentor Professional Development

your own personal mentor Engineering & Technology Jobs

your own personal mentor Engineering & Technology Jobs personal advice on getting membership Professional Development

your own personal mentor Engineering & Technology Jobs personal advice on getting membership Professional Development 90 local networks world-wide

your own personal mentor Engineering & Technology Jobs personal advice on getting membership Professional Development 90 local networks world-wide ‘Younger Members’ sections world-wide

your own personal mentor Engineering & Technology Jobs personal advice on getting membership Professional Development ‘Younger Members’ sections world-wide 90 local networks world-wide IET guides

your own personal mentor Engineering & Technology Jobs personal advice on getting membership Professional Development IET guides ‘Younger Members’ branches world-wide 90 local networks world-wide ‘get a job’ toolkit

Personal skills training

Improving your CV

Assertiveness & presentation skills

Motivation & leading teams

Interpersonal skills

Negotiating skills

Time management

Business planning

Qualifications

Introducing the qualifications Chartered Engineer (CEng) People who introduce new technology Incorporated Engineer (IEng) People who apply technology in everyday practice Engineering Technician (EngTech) People with the skills to get the job done

So what does it mean when you get all those letters after your name?

The long answer Engineering is a profession. People respect you and companies reward you for what you can do. Having a professional qualification tells your fellow engineers and every employer you work for that you have achieved the professional standard. Sometimes the qualification will open doors for you, sometimes, if you don’t have it, those doors will remain shut in your face. Your professional qualification will do a lot for you over many years.

Here’s the short answer

Joe Smith Without qualification

Mr. Joe Smith IEng With qualification

Your online professional development and skill management tracking tool

Anyway… enough about work! back to fun - and on a global scale...

Formula Student

And after fun…

Discounted software

Alias

And when things aren't going so well…

Legal advice Money advice and financial support Practical and confidential information and support from IET Connect - the Benevolent Fund

So, how much do you think all this costs a student?

IET student membership costs: € for one year € for three years € for four years

Equals roughly…

One DVD a year!

So lets recap

Technical learning support

Easy access to all the information

Technical learning support Easy access to all the information Practical support for your studies and career

Technical learning support Easy access to all the information Practical support for your studies and career Vital help in getting that first job

Technical learning support Easy access to all the information Practical support for your studies and career Vital help in getting that first job The professional connections you will need

Technical learning support Easy access to all the information Practical support for your studies and career Vital help in getting that first job The professional connections you will need People who share your specialist interest

Technical learning support Easy access to all the information Practical support for your studies and career Vital help in getting that first job The professional connections you will need People who share your specialist interest Career & finance boosting prizes

Technical learning support Easy access to all the information Practical support for your studies and career Vital help in getting that first job The professional connections you will need People who share your specialist interest Career & finance boosting prizes An easier route to professional qualifications

IET membership will do you good

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