Hello,
About to start an internal recruiter opportunity and have not long ago completed CIPD Level 3 to enhance my knowledge. Is it worthwhile for me to pay the 204 to keep membership at this point with CIPD?
I've got less than 24 hours to renew.
I graduated with a Postgrad diploma in HR in 2000. Stayed as a graduate member until they did away with that designation, then let my membership lapse. I've worked in HR at management level for 20 years and have never needed or been asked for my CIPD membership status in any role.
You can network easily enough and get professional updates from ACAS or free from many of the big legal firms. You certainly don't need CIPD membership to develop your career or to stay current. The only problem I'm facing now is that I've applied for an International HR Director role based in UAE and they want an internationally recognised qualification. Which means I'm going to have to go through telephone assessment to convert to MCIPD status, which is a bit of a pain.
Up to you, but I've never thought the membership benefits were actually worth the money.
