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Using IET EngX

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    What are Profile Badges and Community Achievements?

    When viewing your own or another IET EngX community member's profile you will notice that there may be a number of badges displayed. Some badges are our IET membership status badges and others are Community Achievement badges awarded to community members…
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    Choosing your blog post banner image

    When selecting an image for your blog post in EngX, it's important to choose visuals that complement your content and engage your readers. Below is some guidance and tips to help you choose good images: Where to find an image Unsplash.com , Pexels…
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    Creating your blog post

    To create and submit a blog post in the IET EngX community, visit the Community Insights page and select the '+ New' button in the header banner. This will launch a new blog editing template with two tabs titled 'Write' and 'Options' . You'll add the…
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    How do I update my interests?

    There are a few ways to update your interests, first make sure that you’re logged in. Visit your profile, select 'Edit Profile' and the page will load on 'My interests.' On the home page feed, select ‘Show my interests’ and then ‘Manage my…
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    How can I find out about events?

    Do I have to be logged in to see events? No: you can see a list of all events in EngX at https://engx.theiet.org/c If you are logged in, this page will show you events matching your chosen technical interests, with an option to view all events. …
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    How to use the IET EngX Discussion Forums

    The discussion forums in EngX are great places to seek advice, share knowledge, and engage with our global community of engineers. To get the most out of our forums, it’s important to know how to post questions and discussions effectively. Here are some…
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    Community Rules and Guidelines

    The EngX Online Community (the “Community”) is provided by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the “IET”), in order to assist its members and others in sharing and exchanging views on current issues and matters of common interest. By joining…
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    About IET EngX

    Welcome to IET EngX® – Your Engineering Community, Reimagined Whether you're just starting out or deep into your engineering journey, IET EngX® is here to support you every step of the way. Think of it as your go-to hub for practical insights, real…
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    Creating an account on IET EngX

    Why create an EngX account? An EngX account allows you to participate in discussions and interact more effectively with peers, whether through shared posts, comments, or group activities. Personalised Experience Get content, discussions and updates…
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    Tagging

    When you post in the community you’ll be able to assign topic tags to your content. The topics come from the Industry topics list in your IET Account , and we’ve added a few to cover non-technical topics such as careers and volunteering. Tags display…
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