1. Australian Computer Society Helping Students Launch a Successful Career

2. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals What does it mean to be an IT professional? You have a certain “body of knowledge” You abide by a code of ethics You are committed to remaining up to date to ensure those who buy your expertise receive professional service

3. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals Job Opportunities Systems Development » business analyst » systems analyst/design » programming Operations » management » network » computer Supplier Support » sales and marketing » systems engineer » maintenance services Specialist Support »communications »security »end-user »data analysis Consultancy Education and Training R&D »research & development »software engineering Others »multimedia

4. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals About Australian Computer Society formed in 1967 8 branches throughout Australia chapters in several large urban areas 16,000 members recognised as the society for IT professionals

5. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals Why students join ACS Networking opportunities Keep up-to-date with career prospects and opportunities Make contact with prospective employers Continue professional development Provides a code of professional conduct to help guide you in your career Specific student services

6. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals Student Services drastically reduced membership fee students and young professionals special interest group (SYPSIG) student and young professionals conference student awards mentor program student workshops graduate offer STUDENT SERVICES

7. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals Student Services - SYPSIG regular monthly student PD events, such as: »preparing a professional resume »preparing for an interview »applying for a job »time management visits to potential employers career development university campus representation

8. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals Student Services - Mentor program Provides students with the opportunity to establish a contact within the IT industry Enables student to become familiar with real world tasks, problems, solutions Extends to first year after graduation

9. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals Other Student Services Student and Young Professionals Conference Student Awards Graduate Offer

10. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals Student Membership Fees membership pays for itself just about from the day you join! » free subscriptions to magazines worth $60 » up to $200 discount on professional development courses » free branch meetings » free admission into Mentor program » free membership of Student and Young Professionals group » plus many other benefits all for just $55* * Price Includes GST STUDENT SERVICES

11. Australian Computer Society: The Society for IT Professionals Reflection: Why Join ACS? expand professional network build professional recognition understand new applications of IT present ideas and test before peers continue professional education develop new skills member of the most influential national IT societies

12. ACSAdvancing IT Professionals