Skills are a critical part of the APC assessment, and continue to serve you throughout your career in surveying, but which skills are best to prioritise to succeed in today’s industry?

This episode of The RICS Podcast features the fantastic insights of Kate Taylor FRICS, Annabel Huffer MRICS and Abdul Alimi MRICS, drawing on experiences from both sides of the assessment process.

They’ll explore the evolving landscape of professional development in surveying, diverse career pathways, and the critical skills needed to thrive in the built environment.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

The multiple entry paths into surveying, including apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and non-traditional backgrounds
Importance of soft skills in the APC process and throughout the surveying career
Changes in surveying over recent years, such as the increased focus on sustainability, ESG, diversity, and technological innovation
The value of mentorship, networking, and ongoing professional development beyond initial qualification, particularly for early-career professionals

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

Annabel Huffer MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabel-huffer-bsc-hons-mrics-548795158/

Abdul Alimi MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alimiaa

Kate Taylor FRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/apctaylormade/

Skills for the APC and Beyond with Kate ...