Amanda Clack #NewWorkforce Twitter Chat Transcript
On 9 August, Amanda Clack once again took over the @RICSRecruit Twitter account for a live Q&A about the future of the surveying workforce.
Find out what Amanda had to say:
Should Surveyors feel threatened regarding new technologies creeping into the property sector?
Surveyors should absolutely feel inspired by new technologies as it allows us to do more things for clients. Have a look at the great YouTube video on the Work That Shapes Our World - it's inspirational.
Also this video on #PropTech is superbly inspiring
Does RICS have any guidelines for people who intend to move their career from other fields to QuantitySurveying?
Have a look at Pathway options for RICS qualification. There's always a great way to become a surveyor.
What are the future skills (people and subject matter) that are needed in the built environment to 2025/30?
You'll love our RICS Futures video that looks to 2030 and where the #RICS profession will be.
Big businesses progress apprentices but how can smaller practices be encouraged to support them and build local skills?
We love apprenticeships as a way to qualification as an #RICS Surveyor without an RICS degree. All businesses should consider apprenticeships for the #NewWorkforce. Have a look at this article on graduate jobs and this one on apprenticeships, internships, and work placements.
If you are interested in #land #construction #infrastructure or #property & in shaping our world a career in surveying is 4U! #NewWorkforce pic.twitter.com/eTMAiTsXXl
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
Where do you see the biggest gains in talent pool over the next 5 yrs?
It is important that the talent pool diversifies to represent people with the right skills so #diversity and #inclusion are key.
Have a look at what #RICS is doing to improve D&I for #construction and #realestate https://t.co/t5Bjk4HcAd #NewWorkforce https://t.co/9qcYiQQZYz
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
I have a book launching at @exporeal_team I co-authored with @JudithGabler & @mvermeulen1969 which is a CEO guide to D&I #NewWorkforce https://t.co/9qcYiQQZYz
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
How do you see the role of the surveyor changing in the next five years?
The role is changing as the world becomes more urban. Take a look at the #WBEF video for more.
The #WBEF comes to #London next year #RICS150 - a great way to ensure you keep current as a surveyor #NewWorkForce https://t.co/KxVn79YpLi https://t.co/02lahyfEKz
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
What are the international opportunities for RICS members?
RICS surveying is like a passport to your future as the qualification is recognised worldwide.
There are international opportunities for #surveyors as we build #cities for people #RICSFutures #NewWorkforce https://t.co/YfPtJIJ3ri https://t.co/LEiX9gwjUN
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
Have a look at what life is like as a #'surveyor in #Dubai https://t.co/LEoIi5cKZd #NewWorkforce https://t.co/LEiX9gwjUN
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
What's the most exciting development in the profession you would want us to share with schools?
Here is the #RICS Digital University Students Brochure - https://t.co/jC2P2mThsq
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
all great to share please #NewWorkforce https://t.co/Ghl1Ip0egu
How does #RICS work with schools and colleges to help young people learn more about what surveying is?
At #RICS we work with people like @ClassofYourOwn & @propertyneedsu also check out our new webpages: https://t.co/U8EmhmPmzN #Newworkforce https://t.co/tIbQ91UqMK
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
See where the world of #Surveying could take you https://t.co/tmvYVvuINL #Newworkforce https://t.co/tIbQ91UqMK
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
What are some of the challenges that the #NewWorkforce may face? How may they overcome them?
Technology is the biggest challenge and opportunity with things like BIM and PropTech.
How easy is it for someone whom has a disability to become a surveyor, to break the stereotypes and glass ceiling?
It is important #diversity & #inclusion is embraced in every way see https://t.co/cFfdZJnXVC report #NewWorkforce https://t.co/3xOWGnTLJj
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
Having a disability should not stop people coming into #surveying and we need top talent : https://t.co/8sPL6NV3fX #NewWorkforce https://t.co/3xOWGobmAR
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
With exams results coming in, what skills do you think are important for entrants to the profession?
A real interest in chaning the world around you! Our #RICS careers guide is a great place to look: https://t.co/TovjAfGQ8n #NewWorkforce https://t.co/FGeZxqxiUI
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
Major Contractors are looking for fully automated quantity take off using BIM. What will be the role of surveyors here?
Digital technology is changing way we plan, build, maintain & use our social & economic infrastructure https://t.co/OwlO1DQIOG #NewWorkforce https://t.co/Oatns9PHoY
— RICS Recruit (@RICSRecruit) August 9, 2017
What is the top advice you would have given to the younger Amanda starting out her surveying career?
I would say have confidence, consult and then don't be afraid to try new things. Its a great career!
I'm relocating to Sydney, Australia in a few weeks, @RICSOceania are based there? Do you agree overseas experience enhances career?
Getting overseas experience is always great. If you're moving to Australia, @RICSOceania is there to help you through. You should take a look at this article too.
