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Membership is corporate (in other words AAGE memberships are sponsored and retained by the organisation). Each organisation nominates a Key Member Representative, who should be in a position to represent their organisation's view on graduate recruitment and development. Member Representatives are then eligible to receive the numerous benefits as outlined below. Additional Representatives from the same organisation are then able to join for a nominal fee. Many organisations choose to join up Additionals from a variety of states across Australia, allowing their teams to benefit from the national AAGE network.

Currently the AAGE has 636 members representing 330 different organisations (232 of which are Full Members/employer members).

Member Representatives receive many benefits including:

Annual Conference
The annual AAGE Conference focuses on the professional development of our members, and addresses key graduate recruitment issues, such as the 'how to of graduate recruitment', the latest industry innovations and the big issues facing graduate recruiters today. Member Representatives are entitled to discount rates.

Workshops
AAGE workshops are usually held quarterley in each state and are complimentary for Member Representatives. Chosen themes are a direct response to current industry trends and issues, but regardless of theme or format, the focus remains on knowledge sharing and networking. Regular feedback from members highlights the invaluable opportunity of expanding one's network and sharing experiences with others in the graduate recruitment industry. Seats at AAGE workshops are extended to members as our first priority. In addition to our regular line-up of workshops we hold regular Full Member-exclusive events.

Seminars
The AAGE has introduced additional events to its existing calendar or regular workshops and the annual conference, including an annual ½ - day Professional Development Training Seminar. Member discounts are made available to AAGE member representatives, and invitations are extended to members as our first priority.

National Careers Forum
The National Careers Forum was an initiative launched in 2007 to support collaboration between employers and the university sector to address the skills shortage, and has been held every six months in rotating Australian cities. This initiative is funded through the AAGE by the Australian Government's Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The purpose of the National Careers Forum is to bring together employers, university representatives and other key stakeholders in a series of twice yearly meetings to discuss, identify and implement strategies that will help university graduates find suitable employment.

E-News
We regularly keep members up to speed with industry 'happenings' as well as AAGE news and events.

Annual AAGE Employer Survey
Released each year, this study was the first of its kind to be made commercially available. Outlining some important and interesting trends in our growing industry, the Survey captures responses from various industry organisations, providing ways for members to benchmark themselves against their competitors and help them to plan for upcoming graduate recruitment campaigns. Members have access to a discounted price, and Members who participate receive a complimentary copy.

Annual AAGE Candidate Survey
The Candidate Survey is designed to survey all the candidates who have accepted a graduate position with an AAGE Full Member organisation during each year. The Survey collects data on a range of issues including: usage of careers material/information, reasons for applying, offers received, reasons for accepting, expected time with future employer and views on the best employer in each market sector. Any AAGE Full Member who participates receives a FREE detailed report summarising the feedback collected from all candidates who respond to the Survey.

Annual AAGE Graduate Development and Retention Survey

The Graduate Development and Retention Survey is designed to collect data from graduates who have recently commenced full time employment on a graduate program. The survey provides in depth analysis of the attitudes and opinions of these graduates towards their employer, their training and their experiences to date. Any AAGE Full Member who participates receives a FREE detailed report summarising the feedback collected from all graduates who respond to the Survey

UniStats
Distributed to all AAGE Full Members, the latest AAGE UniStats Report provides detailed statistics on domestic and international student numbers for commencements (i.e. enrolments) and completions (i.e. graduations) for the years 2001 to 2007. This data is broken down by university and degree subject, giving AAGE Full Members the ability to identify the number and location of candidates with specific qualifications. The AAGE UniStats Report is provided free of charge to all Full AAGE Members.

Member Directory
This Directory is updated annually. Available to Full Members only, the Directory is a useful contact list, allowing you to network independently with other AAGE Member Representatives.

Annual AAGE Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards (AGRIAs)
Each year the AAGE rewards outstanding examples of excellence in the graduate recruitment industry through its annual AAGE Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards (AGRIAs). The AGRIAs are a wonderful opportunity to showcase your organisation as an industry leader and we encourage ALL members to enter the Awards and gain solid recognition for their winning strategies. Winners are announced at the AAGE annual Gala Dinner, which takes place during the annual Graduate Recruitment Conference. 

Fly on the Wall Experience
Members of the AAGE and NAGCAS are invited to participate in an exciting new concept, called the Fly on the Wall Experience. This initiative has been developed to assist our members of the graduate recruitment industry to gain an insight into what it is that our employer and university colleagues do on a day-to-day basis. It also offers both parties an opportunity to understand some of the challenges they face each day. Participants 'shadow' the host typically for a half-day period. This is an exciting chance to share experiences, increase your network and gain a broader understanding of the graduate recruitment industry.

The AAGE How To Handbook: A guide to graduate recruitment
A subcommittee of graduate recruitment industry veterans, whose careers have been dedicated to the recruitment and development of graduates, have shared and combined their experience and ideas, giving rise to this publication. The Handbook is designed to assist those new to the industry, as well as serve those who are already involved in graduate recruitment to seek best practice. Topics include the attraction, selection, induction and development of graduates, and content is included regarding professional development for graduate employers themselves. Members receive a 50% discount upon ordering this publication.

Full Member ZONE
The AAGE website hosts a Full Member-exclusive Zone, containing members-only information and making this conveniently available to Full Members via a login username and password.