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Recruitment resources

New members are the lifeblood of the union. Branches and local reps have a vital role to play in recruiting new members and making sure that Prospect's membership is reflective of the whole professional workforce in organisations where we represent employees.

The resources on this page will help you to raise the union's profile and help everyone appreciate the benefits of joining Prospect. All the materials can be ordered from Prospect Central Services or simply downloaded from this site and printed if you have access to appropriate facilities.

The 'becoming a member or rep' area of the website also has a section devoted to 'recruiting new members'.

Building your membership

Our guide to recruitment shows you how to plan and manage a concerted recruitment campaign – this will help you to find your areas of strength and weakness and to decide how to target areas of low membership. But you can act today: make a difference by displaying Prospect recruitment and campaigning materials in your workplace.

Recruitment leaflets

Our nationally-produced leaflets can help you explain the benefits of Prospect membership. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger version, or scroll down the page for downloadable PDFs.

Leaflet: your future at workLeaflet: personal contractsLeaflet: flexible membership ALAE recruitment leafletTelecoms (Connect sector) recruitment leafletEnergy sector recruitment leafletMOD recruitment leafletNuclear industry recruitment leafletBenefits recruitment leafletYou can't afford not toHow does Prospect benefit me as a young professional?

Retaining and involving members

You can make sure members stay in the union by showing that Prospect is relevant to them. Our leaflets will help you to show the range of Prospect's work and interests. Our retention toolkit tells you how you can help members by letting them know that Prospect matters to them even when they are moving out of your branch.

Member retention toolkitLeaflet: moving onLeaflet: networksequality leaflet: black workersequality leaflet: disabled workersequality leaflet: lgbtequality leaflet: women

Go to our campaigns section for more materials on current Prospect campaigns.

Downloads

Application forms

 
 
Membership application form Download now: Our main membership application form in PDF format. Separate Welsh and Manx language versions are available.
Membership application form (Connect Sector) Download now: Connect Sector membership application form in PDF format. For joiners from the Communication and IT sector.
Membership application form (Guernsey) Download now: PDF membership application form for use in Guernsey.
Membership application form (Isle of Man) Download now: PDF membership application form for use in the Isle of Man.
Membership Application Form (Jersey) Download now: Application for Prospect/Jersey Civil Service Association membership
Membership application form (Welsh) Download now: A Welsh language version of our membership application form
 
 

Leaflets

 
 
ALAE Recruitment leaflet Download now: The ALAE branch of Prospect is the recognised trade union for anyone working in an aircraft engineering environment. Professional engineers, technicians, tech services and many other specialists throughout engineering – from design and manufacture to maintaining and operating all types of aircraft.
Connect sector recruitment leaflet Download now: A recruitment leaflet that outlines the benefits of becoming a Prospect member
Energy sector recuitment leaflet Download now: Leaflet aimed at recruiting members in electricity and gas supply
Engineer a better future for women in science - join your union Download now: A5 recruitment leaflet for women in science, tecnology, engineering and maths
Equality leaflet: Black Workers Download now: Leaflet promoting equality for black workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks.[race]
Equality leaflet: Disabled Workers Download now: Leaflet promoting equality for disabled workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks. [Disability]
Equality Leaflet: LGBT Download now: Leaflet promoting equality for LGBT workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks.[LGBT]
Equality Leaflet: Women Workers Download now: Leaflet promoting equality for women workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks.
Flexible membership Download now: Recruitment leaflet for seasonal workers or those not on a permanent contract. Sets out our special membership package which recognises the special requirements of people in seasonal, fixed-term or casual work.
Join Prospect for support and great extra benefits Download now: Recruitment leaflet outlining all the extra services on offer to members from refund of health costs to great value insurance and financial services. Prospect membership can pay for itself.
MOD professionals in defence Download now: A recruitment leaflet for the Ministry of Defence area
Moving on (moving to a new job, or looking for work?) Download now: This leaflet is aimed at existing members who are: moving to a different employer to take up a new job; training for a change of career; temporarily unemployed in between contracts; facing redundancy and haven’t yet found a new position. It explains how to retain your Prospect membership, and what benefits you can continue to receive.
Nuclear industry recruitment leaflet Download now: Prospect is the recognised union for professionals, managers and specialists throughout the whole nuclear cycle. Here's why you should join and what Prospect can offer you
Prospect Aspect Group Early Years recruitment leaflet Download now: Our members in Early Years roles work in a variety of settings, from private nurseries to large childrens’ centres. Prospect also has members in Early Years-related roles such as inspectors and lecturers. As a Prospect member, you will get opportunities to learn from other practitioners and professionals in your field, through our information channels and networks
Prospect noticeboard strip Download now: This is a strip of paper displaying the Prospect logo. Pin it at the top of your noticeboard to create a customised union area.
Recruitment leaflet for people employed on personal contracts Download now: Even if you're on a personal contract, you have every reason to join a union and receive advice and support on individual and collective matters. This leaflet explains what Prospect can offer.
Reps' card: Your local rep is... Download now: Write the name and contact details of your local rep on this postcard and display it on your noticeboards.
Subscription rates, ESI sector Download now: Subscription rates from 1 January 2013 for our energy supply industry sector members
Subscription rates: MOD DESG graduates Download now: Special membership rates for MOD graduates in DESG for 2012
Subscription rates outside ESI sector Download now: Subscription rates from 1 January 2013 for all members except those in our energy supply industry sector
'Value for money' recruitment leaflet Download now: If you think you can’t afford our subscriptions, think again.
Wake up and smell the coffee – A5 recruitment flyer Download now: pensions campaign recruitment flyer
Young Professionals recruitment leaflet Download now: The 2012 recruitment leaflet for young professionals in Prospect
Your Future at Work: Prospect's national recuitment leaflet Download now: This generic recruitment leaflet outlines the benefits of taking up Prospect membership.
 
 

Guides

Recruitment guide Download now: New members are the lifeblood of any union. The more members in Prospect, the better we can represent and protect them. Recruitment should be a key activity for every Prospect representative. Identifying non-members, reporting staff changes, contacting newcomers and persuading them to join are the basis for all other Prospect work.
New members are the lifeblood of any union. The more members in Prospect, the better we can represent and protect them. Recruitment should be a key activity for every Prospect representative. Identifying non-members, reporting staff changes, contacting newcomers and persuading them to join are the basis for all other Prospect work.
 
 

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