Meet our members
We often get asked “Why join the IET?” So, we have asked the people best placed to answer that question – some of our members. Here are the views of a small selection of our 150,000 plus members as to why they joined the IET and the advantages of membership.
Dr N F Chin CEng FIET
Director, PowerNets Marketing Limited, Hong Kong
“I work on worldwide projects and the Institution of Engineering and Technology gives me great networking opportunities with other like minded professionals across the world.”
Dr Chin's career history
Shan Ali CEng MIET
ICT Infrastructure Manager
“I like exchanging ideas with other members as it gives me an alternative perspective on my discipline.”
Tom Perry MIET
Chief Engineer
“Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology is invaluable to my career. I’d certainly recommend membership to anyone who wants to get ahead in their field.”
Kerry Bell EngTech MIET
Shift Technician, Serco
"Employers feel that a professional qualification, along with membership of the institution, give independent confirmation that I have achieved a high level of competency."
Kerry's career history
Cameron Steel IEng MIET
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services), Parsons Brinckerhoff
“I have got a lot out of the Institution because I’ve put a lot in and I definitely recommend that new members get involved.”
Cameron's career history
Nicola Watkins
Apprentice pipe fabricator, BAE Systems (Submarines), Barrow-in-Furness
"I'm really enjoying working with a team and getting involved in lots of aspects of building a submarine. I've already gained an NVQ Level 2 and will move from NVQ Level 3 through to HNC and degree over the coming years. The best bit is that I'll be paid while I train and will be in a position to buy a house in a few years' time."
Sam Ward
Apprentice with BT Employer: BT, (Beckett House, Canterbury)
"In terms of lessons learnt, my role has definitely opened my eyes to the world of work and enabled me to enhance my team working skills. I have also gained further accreditation including several City & Guilds qualifications centred on safety and external working. These are invaluable in my chosen career... ."
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