Membership benefit: career progression
Your CICES membership is a globally recognised 'mark of quality' within the civil engineering and surveying sectors.
By displaying it on your social profile, business cards and CV, you draw attention to your standing and capability within your industry - particularly in contrast to non-members.
As with many other sectors, careers in civil engineering surveying can be fast moving, subject to rapid changes in practices, technology, political climates and economic factors.</p/>
Which means that any advantage you can gain is vital in staying relevant and progressing your own trajectory.
Connections that help your career
One of the earliest benefits you can access via CICES membership is a regular stream of CPD opportunities, from informative online webinars to frequent in-person events.
These represent an excellent way to:
- Connect with peers
- Learn from industry leaders
- Establish links with potential employers
These networking opportunities not only help exchange knowledge but also create paths for collaboration and career advancement.
Getting involved
Many members report that connections made through CICES have led to job offers, project partnerships and mentoring opportunities they might not have found otherwise.
USMP member Mark White FCInstCES describes how becoming a CICES member benefitted him near the start of his career:
‘I had a lot of preconceptions when I first joined CICES - but the one thing I always look back on positively is the number of opportunities I gained to get actively involved at such an early point in my career.
‘These ranged from joining - and contributing to - regional committees and technical panels, to taking part in CPD and social events.
‘This introduced me to many mentors and other like-minded colleagues to network with, who offered a great deal of encouragement and support.’
If you're interested in finding out more on how CICES membership can advance your career, please get in touch.