Julio C. Garcia

Meteorology 485

19 April 2004

Essay

 

The American Meteorological Society, the official governing body of meteorologists in the U.S., has established a mechanism to evaluate meteorologist's competence in the field of meteorology through the certified consulting meteorologist certification.  The process is intended to maintain high professional standards within the field of meteorology for individuals planning to provide knowledge in different aspects of meteorology related to  employers concerns.

This examination/process sets the standards for recruiting meteorologists in the competitive job market from company contractors, agencies, and citizens seeking advice and provides professional recognition to those who have satisfactorily demonstrated advanced expertise in the field of meteorology.

As CCM, the probabilities to be employed by contractors/agencies seeking meteorological advise in related matters are increasingly enormous putting you ahead of the game.  CCM provides evidence that I am competent enough to successfully represent my contractors who most of the time lack the understanding and knowledge of meteorology.

Aside from many employment opportunities, CCM provides a sense of achievement and success for oneself.  It brings out an opportunity to pursue higher educational goals beyond educational institutions and promotes my skills to the people that eventually will benefit my professional career as meteorologist.

Above all, becoming a certified consulting meteorologist opens up a door to recognition from the community as well as from peers who are constantly demanding the most out my  education.