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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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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?

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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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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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Developing as an effective mentor

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

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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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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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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

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Questions to reinvigorate a mentoring relationship

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

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Discover careers in geography with our free careers videos

Watch recordings of our careers events and find out what jobs geographers actually do.

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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

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Using professional engagement to have an impact in your career

Professional engagement is an important but often under-appreciated part of your continuing professional development (CPD).

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