Professional membership makes you stand out from your peers when you enter the job seeking game. It shows a true interest and real commitment to your chosen career path.

Student membership with IGEM (the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers) is free. It is suitable for those pursuing courses recognised by IGEM that are likely to lead to a career in the gas industry. It is easy to progress from student to graduate membership within IGEM.

There are professional bodies specific to each industry and IGEM has the biggest benefits, rewards and cache in the gas industry.

Rhian Jones, a student member says “I have been a student member with IGEM for two years. Being a student member has enabled me to increase my breadth and depth of knowledge of the gas industry by attending meetings where presentations on relevant topics are given and also by receiving the monthly magazine. The meetings are a fantastic way to meet with other members. The student membership provides an important stepping-stone to achieving the membership grade you require within IGEM.”

Mike Smoothy, Regional Director of Multi Tech Contracts , a prospective employer thinks that student and graduate membership exemplifies a dedication to the industry in question. “Our company has realised the benefits of students and graduate recruitment over the last 5 years. Multi Tech will continue to maintain a close link with student and graduate members of IGEM for prospective new placements” he says.

For more information on IGEM membership (for students/graduates interested in the gas industry) please call the Membership department at IGEM on 01509282728 or email membership@igem.org.uk. Equally visit www.igem.org.uk

Other professional membership bodies related to engineering are:

IMechE - Institution of Mechanical Engineers www.imeche.org
ICE - Institution of Chemical Engineers www.ice.org.uk
NOF Energy - www.nof.co.uk