Summary
Preparing a membership application can feel daunting, but this webinar is designed to help make the process clearer and more manageable.
Description
Join experienced CIEEM Membership Assessors Lorraine and Sarah as they share practical advice on preparing a strong competency submission, selecting effective examples, and avoiding common application mistakes. The session will include a walkthrough of the STARE (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Evaluation) method, with worked examples to demonstrate how to present your experience effectively.
The Membership team will also provide an overview of the different membership grades, explain the application process, and answer questions during a live Q&A session.
Whether you're currently preparing an application or considering applying in the future, this webinar will help you approach the process with greater confidence and clarity.
About the presenters
Lorraine Woolley and Sarah Cox are experienced CIEEM Membership Assessors who have collectively reviewed a wide range of membership applications. Both hold the professional registrations Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) and Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv). Lorraine is a Full Member (MCIEEM) and Sarah is a Fellow (FCIEEM) of CIEEM.
Through their assessor experience, they have developed a strong understanding of what makes a successful competency submission and the most common reasons applications are unsuccessful. In this webinar, they will share practical tips, guidance and assessor insights to help applicants present their experience effectively, demonstrate competence clearly and avoid common pitfalls.
Their aim is to give members the knowledge and confidence needed to prepare the strongest possible membership application.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for students, those early in their career and for established practitioners who would like to apply or upgrade their CIEEM membership