[Wylug-help] OT - Membership of professional bodies.
Roger Greenwood
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Tue Jan 13 21:25:44 GMT 2004
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On Tuesday 13 Jan 2004 17:15, Thomas, Nicholas wrote:
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> Sorry if this is OT, but I was wondering what are wyluggers views on
> membership of professional bodies.
> Shortly after graduating I joined the IEEE as an associate member, but I
> have never had a job, or interview, where this sort of thing was required,
> or even desired.
> Consequently my membership soon lapsed.
>
> I notice that very few of my work colleagues advertise membership of
> professional bodies, although just about all have some form of Hons Degree.
>
> So, does anyone believe that membership to something like the British
> Computer Society would enhance their career prospects?
> Does anyone have any anecdotes to share?
>
> Or, is the trend towards getting MCSE, or even RHCE.
>
>
> If this is deemed OT, then I would welcome any views by email.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Nick Thomas
>
>
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