Physics Comment Magazine March 2018 Issue Physics Comment March 2018_v1.3 | Page 32

Justification
Academic qualifications are only the beginning of a career in physics and its applications. The need for
continuing professional development is widely recognised to be the mechanism by which professionals
maintain their knowledge after the formal education process has been completed. Pr.Phys demonstrates a
commitment to maintaining competence, continuing your professional development and abiding by an acceptable
code of conduct.
Benefits to physicist
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The certification as a Professional Physicists will be an important addition to a physicist’s personal credentials.
When competing for a job the designation will distinguish one from other applicants with similar
qualifications but no professional designation
Benefits for employers
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Supports the recruitment process many recruiters these days want to know if one has a professional
designation
Can be used as criteria for promotion, skills and salary benchmarking
Demonstrates to someone who possesses this designation believes in professionalism, continuous skills
development, belonging to a professional body and acceptable ethical standards
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