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.
Conducting yourself professionally
Professional behaviour is important in the workplace
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.
Choosing the right mix of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Understand how to strike the right balance of CPD activities in your career.
The benefits of engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Engaging in CPD can enhance your skills and knowledge, enable networking, and demonstrates your professionalism.
#UseGeography - five key tips from our careers webinars
See our five key tips for starting your careers with geography
Curating a professional career CV
Having a professional CV (curriculum vitae) will showcase what you have achieved to date in your career in a concise and appealing way.
Evidencing your skills and experience in covering letters and application forms
Employers and professional assessors are interested in how your skills and experience will contribute to success
Negotiating your next job, and supporting others in doing the same
When advancing your career, it’s important to think about what you want and the most effective way to ask for it.
The P-I-E approach to career success
Your success in your study or current employment lays the foundation for future growth and progression.
Remote working
Tips for working remotely or hybrid working.