Developing your career
We support geography in professional practice through Chartered accreditation, resources, programmes, knowledge exchange, events, policy consultation responses and briefings. Browse our career resources for professionals, both from the Society and other organisations.
Using the Framework of Competencies
The Chartered Geographer Framework of Competencies can provide structure to your career development
How can I change career?
In this resource, we bring together advice from geographers who have been able to use their geographical skills and knowledge to jump between careers
Pathways to accreditation
Accreditation demonstrates your development from a graduate to an established professional
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.
Writing reflectively about your professional practice
Hints and tips for writing reflectively about your professional practice.
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.
Creating a professional development plan using a self-assessment checklist
Reflect upon your career goals and start or continue your career planning
Developing as an effective mentor
Offering mentoring can be a valuable addition to your professional development.
Mentoring and coaching in your career
Mentors are invaluable sources of advice, guidance and support.
Choosing the right mix of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Understand how to strike the right balance of CPD activities in your career.
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