The benefits of considering CPD logs when hiring, or job seeking.
Legislative changes have placed a heightened focus on competence in the construction sector. Whether you’re hiring or seeking a role, it’s essential to understand: the legal responsibilities tied to specific job functions, including the tasks, activities, and decisions involved. where legislation underscores the need to demonstrate competence and ensure that no one operates beyond their capabilities, particularly when making decisions about construction products, such as modifications, substitutions, or value engineering. As recruiters, we recognise that the landscape is evolving. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Safer Ironmongery Initiative, an awareness campaign coordinated by Iron Out, to explore how we can help both employers and job seekers navigate this.
What is CPD? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the ongoing process of formal and informal learning to develop professional skills.
What is a CPD Log? A CPD log shows a record of this ongoing learning. It includes activities that may not appear on a CV, such as reading industry articles, attending webinars, or a trade exhibition.
For Hiring Managers
Assessing a candidate’s suitability in terms of skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours can be difficult, especially in sectors like ours that rely on more experience based pathways. Many quality candidates who haven’t had the opportunity to pursue formal training still make up a significant portion of the talent pool. Reviewing a CPD log alongside a CV can help hiring managers gauge:
Understanding: how well a candidate grasps key industry concepts.
Engagement: their commitment to staying up to date in their field.
Support Needs: where additional training may be required.
For Candidates
A CPD log is a great way to showcase your suitability for a role and how your skills, knowledge and experience have built over time. Relevant activities could include: self-directed learning, such as reading, research, or attending industry events like webinars, conferences, trade shows, or factory tours.
This will help you
Stand Out: Showcase skills and knowledge that don’t fit on a CV but will help show how your experience is relevant.
Demonstrate Commitment: Highlight your behaviours through dedication to development & ability to demonstrate competence.
Highlight Adaptability: Show how you keep up with industry changes and new skills
In partnership with Iron Out Architectural Ironmongery Consultants
Contact SFR to lean more or to request your log sheet!
