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An introduction to Continuing Professional Development

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

CPDAct professionallyEarly careerMid careerChartered Geographer

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.

Act professionallyEarly careerMid careerSenior positionsWorking practice

Writing reflectively about your professional practice

Hints and tips for writing reflectively about your professional practice.

CPDEarly careerMid careerSenior positionsCommunicate and influenceWorking practiceChartered Geographer

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

Apply geographical skills, knowledge and understandingCPDAct professionallyCommunicate and influenceChartered GeographerInnovate

Making your first day, week and month in a new job a success

Congratulations – you got the job! But how can you make your first day, week and month a success?

Early careerDevelop others and support professionalism

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.

CPDDevelop others and support professionalismChartered Geographer

Jess Pearce - Principal Environmental Planner

Jess is a Principal Environmental Planner working at LUC (Land Use Consultant).

Mid careerEnvironment and sustainability

Communicating your geographical skills

What skills do you develop with geography and how do you explain them to others? Read this resource for ideas and tips.

Apply geographical skills, knowledge and understandingCPDEarly careerMid careerSenior positionsCommunicate and influenceCommunicationStudent

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

Act professionallyEarly careerMid careerWorking practice

Questions to reinvigorate a mentoring relationship

By asking new or different questions of your mentor, you can unlock new insight and advice.

Act professionallyEarly careerMid careerSenior positionsMentoring

Developing as an effective mentor

Offering mentoring can be a valuable addition to your professional development.

Mid careerSenior positionsCommunicationMentoringDevelop others and support professionalism

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