b'12 Member News July 2023Professional developmentProfessional Registration FAQsWhen you start any kind of application, you will always have questions, especially when it comes to Professional Registration.We asked some of our registered members about our popular FAQs and here is what they had to say.Helen Cumming CEng MIETHow do I start myWill a lack ofaware and we will provide application? qualifications affect you with the necessaryWhat advice would my application?support and application/ you give someone who Starting your application isprocess guidance.is about to start their the biggest step, everyonesA common misconceptionapplication?starting point will be different.when applying is that youIts been fantastic, as a Andrew Hodgson IEng MIETmust have some kind ofgroup weve been able to putWe spoke with Martin told us how he planned outqualification. Paul Praterforward new ways that theJohnson CEng MIET and his application:CEng MIET wasnt awareIET could support us. Throughwe asked him if he had any to begin with either! this Ive met a Professionaladvice for his fellow engineers Registration Advisor (PRA) and technicians. Here are his I found out that I did notwho helped me with mytop tips:I downloaded thenecessarily need a formalapplication and discovered competency criteriamasters degree to achievetools that have made Check the eligibility criteria incorporation or chartership.the application processand create a checklist of and aimed for twoI could do it by collating andthe competencies required or three examples orevidencing the many yearseasier for me.Helenand how you meet them1000 characters perof experience I had behindCumming CEng MIETKeep a clear record of competency. Firstly, Ime to prove that I wasWhat benefits are there your CPD and demonstrate spoke with Charteredworking at Bachelors, andin becomingongoing learning colleagues for advice andthen masters degree level.Professionally Registered? T ake advantage of IET joined an IET webinarWhat support can I getOnce you have gained yoursupport and resourcesto further learn aboutwith my application? title, there are many benefits.Set aside quiet time the process. My mentorThe IET is committed toDaniel Nock EngTech MIETto complete your and a Professionalreducing and removingtold us about one of his: application and use your Registration Advisorbarriers to professionalBeing EngTech made me checklist to ensure you registration and membership.evidence how you meet gave me feedback toa more suitable candidateall the competenciesrectify any issues orFor example, if you are deaf,when applying for graduate hearing impaired, visuallyroles. I got the engineering Produce an exceptional missing information andimpaired, neurodiverse orjob I did straight out ofpresentation for then I submitted mymanaging anxiety or mentaluniversity thanks to having your interviewapplication. health, then please make usmy Professional Registration. Be sure to practice it before the big day'