Developing your career

Using the Framework of Competencies

The Chartered Geographer Framework of Competencies can provide structure to your career development

Conducting yourself professionally

Professional behaviour is important in the workplace

Get the most out of networking

Networking is how you develop professional relationships, where you can help others and receive assistance yourself to meet individual or organisational goals.

Applications and interviews

Your chances of being employed will be much better if you think quality over quantity and invest your time in making a few very good applications, rather than dozens of generic applications which yield no interviews.

Adopting a professional code of conduct and ethical practice

Understand and use codes of conduct to improve your professionalism.

The benefits of belonging to a professional body early in your career

Professional bodies support your career and offer opportunities for networking and professional development.

Reflective practice maximises the benefits of professional development

Reflective practice turns experience into learning by capturing your reflections and using them to inform your career.

Developing your career using the CPD cycle

The CPD cycle can help you to identify, plan complete and reflect upon the right types of CPD

Choosing the right mix of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Understand how to strike the right balance of CPD activities in your career.

An introduction to Continuing Professional Development

CPD is a structured and purposeful way to maintain and improve your knowledge, skills and professional qualities.

The benefits of engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Engaging in CPD can enhance your skills and knowledge, enable networking, and demonstrates your professionalism.

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