b'14 Member News March 2023Professional developmentInspiring others to have the confidence to apply for Professional RegistrationPhillipa Rodney MEng CEng MIET is 30 years old and an Engineering Manager.Phillipas CEng Journey The feedback Ive Phillipa became a member of the IET as a student andhad since becoming has remained a member ever since. I understood the benefits of membership, and its a part of who I am now. CEng has boosted my She first became aware of Professional Registrationconfidence further during her time at university, and being a goal-drivenand I feel like Im person, decided then and there that she would aimmaking even more of for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. There wasan impact, she says. no hesitation or second thought, I knew Id make itIm getting asked happen, she says.lots of questions Unsure if youre ready to apply?about my Professional Phillipa found herself a Professional RegistrationRegistration journey, Advisor (PRA), Dr Mikela Chatzimichailidou, who hadboth from colleagues recently achieved chartered status herself. at work and peers on Without her I would have probably waited yearsLinkedIn, and so Im before sending in my application, so she reallytrying to bring them kickstarted my CEng journey.along on that journey. She made the process a lot friendlier. Most of all, itI feel like my story is helped me with the application process by getting me to really think about all the things Ive done andinspiring others and matching them with the CEng competencies. so Im doing my bit to Making the most of your Professionalincrease awareness Registration Advisor (PRA) of Professional Registration to I really cant overstate how important the role of agive others the Phillipa Rodney MEng CEng MIET PRA is, Phillipa continues, and I urge people to make the most of them. You might feel bad about askingconfidence to apply.them loads of questions and taking up their time as Phillipa lives andtheyre volunteers, but they signed up to do just that and theyre passionate about helping people.Phillipa Rodney breathes mentoringMEng CEng MIETTheyre basically your cheerleader throughout the and is using herwhole process, theyre there to help you succeed. Theyve been where you are, so are the best people status as a Charteredto speak to. So, be honest with them and ask as many Engineer to inspirequestions as you need. others to becomeInspiring others to follow in her footstepsProfessionallyAs soon as Phillipa achieved CEng status, she began looking at how she could encourage others at her Registered.company to become Professionally Registered, as well as becoming a volunteer PRA herself.To find out how the IET can support you towards Professional Registration including CEng, IEng, EngTech and ICT Tech please get in touch via profreginfo@theiet.org or visit our website theiet.org/GRS'