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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Writing reflectively about your professional practice

Hints and tips for writing reflectively about your professional practice.

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Mentoring FAQ

Ellie Highwood draws on her experience as a mentor and training as a coach to address some of the questions that often arise for mentors in the course of a mentoring relationship.

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Developing as an effective mentor

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

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Classroom careers resources

A simple careers activity to use in your classroom

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Experiencing Geography

Steve Brace's presentation at the Geographical Association conference 2022

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What do geographers actually do?

It is well known that geographers save the world, but what is it that geographers actually do?

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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.

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