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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.

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Reverse mentoring

Reverse mentoring can bring new perspectives to professional development. across career stages.

Using the Framework of Competencies

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

Chartered Geographers reflect: Nina MacVinish CGeog (GIS) on CPD for geospatial professionals

Nina MacVinish was a panel member in the online discussion ‘Geospatial skills and continuing professional development’ at the AGI’s annual GeoCom event in November 2020

You are probably doing more CPD than you realise

CPD is not just about attending conferences or completing training courses. There is a wealth of opportunities to draw upon – and offer to others - across your professional life.

Pathways to accreditation

Accreditation demonstrates your development from a graduate to an established professional

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

Mentoring and coaching in your career

Mentors are invaluable sources of advice, guidance and support.

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.

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