In the time it took you to consider writing this post, logging in, writing the post and then correcting any typos before sending the post, you could have logged into a domain registration website, created a domain and got the ball rolling to start your very own consultancy...?? CMIOSH doesn't mean to say employers will come and knock on your door, you still need to do your bit. :)

Please read this post in the manner in which it was intended :) - not nasty.

I guess being a CMIOSH is better than not being one - I would have thought it would give you an advantage over those without it? That said there are, unfortunately, a lot of Chartered persons out there seeking work.

Good luck in your search though Terry.

Are you on LinkedIn? I get a lot a notifications from agencies about vacancies and employers looking for people like me .....

Just a thought.

And...
I have been contacted direct on LinkedIn about positions. CMIOSH is worth it in my opinion- as stated previously- it will give you the edge over people without it.

Good luck

Andy

Setting up as a consultant is dead easy. It is getting work that is hard.

Nice choice of word. :)

Regards.

In my opinion there are a few different reasons for people wanting to gain CMIOSH . I have met a minority who just want the letters as it may (or may not ) give them a leg up in the job market. Its almost like an MSc where it becomes more and more common as the industry progresses and expectations raise.

In my experience a Safety Professional is hired on a range of mostly personal attributes, soft skills and experiences not the letters. Interviews are normally undertaken with HR and operational type roles , regional managers etc and not always other safety professionals so its a huge ability to sell your experience as opposed to professional memberships. To a Construction Manager or Managing Director CMIOSH probably does not mean very much.

For me CMIOSH was about a personal achievement and wanting to gain the highest professional standing available at the current time and to identify myself professionaly within our industry im now working down under where it doesnt mean very much to the industry but personally it does
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Is it worth it ? Im sure the majority would think so but it depends on your initial reasons for doing it and what your expectations are? Im sure there are some fantastic safety professionals in the industry who are not even members!


All the best in the hunt and I agree with Phillip Clarke , find 2-3 reputable recruiters and build rapport with one person in each so.

RockyB, it won't buy you a plane ticket to Qatar or UAE that's for sure!