Iโm thinking about joining a Professional Association.
Iโm interested in networking, mentoring (being mentored), access to discounted services (e.g. insurance) and notification of other things that Iโm currently not doing but should be doing.
Iโm not so interested in othersโ perceptions, e.g. looking more professional/trustworthy.
Iโm based in New Zealand but curious about the international associations as well.
A quick Google gives me the Institute of IT Professionals http://iitp.nz/ in New Zealand.
Thanks,
Dan