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Members and registered users
Find out about the preferential rates and generous discounts available to IET members as part of our Member Rewards scheme.
Seize control of your professional life with the IET Career Manager, our innovative online professional development tool.
Guidance and support to enable IET members to undertake planned and structured Initial Professional Development (IPD) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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Search today for your next engineering role on Engineering & Technology Jobs, the job board hosted by the IET.
Whether you design, install or maintain LED lighting systems, the IET's new Code of Practice will help build knowledge and confidence in this increasingly popular technology.
Access a wealth of digital content on the IET Digital Library, including over 400 ebooks in a range of specialist subject areas including Radar, Power, Control and many more…
Engineering & Technology Reference is a multidisciplinary collection of technical articles and case studies for practising engineers, from the IET. Want to get involved as an author or reviewer?
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IET Communities provide like-minded people with opportunities to share ideas, collaborate, learn and network. With more than 100 Local and Technical Networks around the world, you can feel confident of finding a community that suits your interests.
Volunteering can enhance your career development, is a personally rewarding experience and also benefits your Community
MyCommunity, the IET's professional network and collaboration platform, enabling you to connect, interact and exchange knowledge with your peers
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IET corporate news and activities, plus comment and reaction on engineering and technology issues.
Read what the media is saying about the IET and our activities.
Catch up on the latest IET and engineering developments with our regular news videos.
Share what’s on your mind through this series of interactive webcasts for members of the IET.
Key topics offer summaries of the IET’s positions on many of the most important policy topics.
The IET represents the views of its members on a wide range of professional and technological issues.
The IET aids the legal profession by nominating expert witnesses to present technical information in court.
Contact information for the IET Policy department
Advice on taking a career break including sources of support for those dealing with redundancy or other career related issues.
Here’s some information and advice on how to plan a career break, the benefits of taking time out, career break options and preparing to return to work. The IET is also only able to provide general information and support with regard to your career, but understands that at difficult times you may need additional support. We have listed some further resources to help you in the index below.
What to consider when planning a career break and the types of career breaks available.
A career break allows you to develop both personally and professionally.
Information on further education and returning to the classroom as a mature student.
Information and advice on ensuring a smooth transition back to work after a career break.
Sources of information on support for those dealing with redundancy or other career related issues.
