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.
Building the perfect LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn can be a valuable resource for job-seeking, here are some examples to build the perfect profile.
Reverse mentoring
Reverse mentoring can bring new perspectives to professional development. across career stages.
Deciding on a job offer
Tips on what to think about when deciding between multiple job offers.
Graduate Teaching Assistants: Development and careers
Presented by Dr Hannah Mathers and Melike Peterson.
Using LinkedIn
In our Use Geography webinars, many professionals across different sectors recommended using LinkedIn to find advice and opportunities.
Use geography: careers skills
View our resource on key careers skills and actions for geographers, with links to more of our resources and external sources.
Use geography: careers in charities, advocacy and the third sector
Read our resource on careers in charity work, advocacy and third-sector organisations based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in mapping, GI and data science
Read our resource on careers in mapping, GI and data science based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in planning and housing
Read our resource on careers in planning and housing based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in finance and management consultancy
Read our resource on careers in finance and management consultancy based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in international development
Read our resource on careers in international development based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in transport, utilities and infrastructure
Read our resource on careers in transport, utilities and infrastructure based on advice from geographers working in the sectors.