Professional self-evaluation

The professional self-evaluation (PSE) is the most important part of a Chartered Geographer application. Each applicant should make an explicit case as to why they want to become a Chartered Geographer.

Content

The evaluation should:

• Clearly describe all relevant geographical experience and knowledge
• Clearly describe how you are applying your geographical skills and knowledge to your work
• Show how this constitutes a case for Chartered Geographer
• Demonstrate that you are advancing geography above and beyond your job description and everyday work requirements
• Show a commitment to continuing professional development
• Provide an explicit statement as to why you wish to become a Chartered Geographer
• State how you will use the post-nominal in the future

Additional requirements

Your evaluation should also abide by the following requirements:

• Typed
• Maximum of 1,000 words in length
• The evaluation should not just be an extension of your CV or biographical in style
• Applications that do not mention geography or Chartered Geographer will not be accepted
• Information about travel and hobbies, not relevant to being recognised for professional achievement, should not be included

Examples of professional self-evaluations

• PSE Example Academic (PDF)
• PSE Example GIS (PDF)
• PSE Example Professional (PDF)
• PSE Example Statements (PDF)

For further guidance please contact the Professional Officer.