Leverage Experience for Chartered Success

🚀 Leverage Experience for Chartered Success 🌟

For aspiring Chartered Surveyors, experience is not just a requirement—it’s the cornerstone of your professional journey. As I emphasise in my book Ready for Practice, immersing yourself in the challenges, triumphs, and complexities of your field is what transforms knowledge into competence and competence into mastery.

The RICS APC process demands more than theoretical understanding, it requires you to demonstrate your ability to provide reasoned advice, grounded in real-world experience. But how can you ensure you’re ready to excel when the time comes for your final assessment?

Here are actionable steps to prepare:
1. Seek Relevant Experience: Be proactive in pursuing opportunities that align with your chosen pathway. Whether it’s cost planning, contract practice, or project finance, hands-on involvement sharpens your skills and deepens your understanding.

2. Document Everything: Maintain a meticulous record of your experience. This includes core technical competencies, optional competencies, and mandatory ones. Your logbook is your evidence of growth and readiness .

3. Develop a Case Study: Use your experience to craft a compelling case study that showcases your ability to deliver successful outcomes. This is your chance to demonstrate expertise and problem-solving skills.

4. Practice, Practice, Practice: Engage in mock assessments and role-playing exercises. These will help you refine your communication skills and build confidence for the real thing.

5. Anticipate Questions: Prepare for comprehensive questioning by reviewing your competencies and case study. Be ready to articulate your role, the challenges faced, and the solutions you implemented.

Remember, experience is not just about ticking boxes—it’s about shaping you into a professional who can provide reasoned advice and deliver value. Embrace every opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare.

Let’s continue to inspire and support you on this journey to becoming Chartered Surveyors.

What steps are you taking today to ensure your success tomorrow? Share your thoughts below! 

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