Career Doctor

How do I go from archaeology to indigenous affairs?
I have couple of degrees in archaeology and have been working for few years as an archaeologist. But, now I want a career change into a field of indigenous affairs. I know what I want, but don't have a slightest clue where to start and if this is even possible.

How can I get a job working at an NGO?
I did a Masters in English Literature over a year ago and now am wanting a career change into environmental and development studies. I'm not sure which direction to take now, whether to focus on getting an MSc in environmental management or searching for jobs in NGOs.

How can I be a volunteer coordinator?
I'm interested in pursuing a career as a volunteer coordinator but don’t know where to start. Since graduating from university, I’ve volunteered for charities and worked with other volunteers, so most of my experience is in the not-for-profit sector. I would be most grateful if you could give me some advice.

How can I get into fair trade?
I’ve worked in banking for six years at various levels, including branch management.  I'm hoping that my MBA will help me towards changing sector as my dissertation was on “The Effects and Future of Fair Trade in the Global Economy”. How can I successfully get into fair trade?
 


How can I get a job that makes a difference?

I’m a recent psychology graduate currently temping in admin roles but I want a permanent job in the public sector that helps make a difference. I’d like to work with kids but need experience to do so. I’ve been a bit lost since I graduated but want a job that will make me happy.



How can I get into Corporate Social Responsibility?
I would like to get involved with helping a company improve their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Do companies have specific people doing this - CSR officers or something?  Where would I find CSR jobs and what qualifications/experience would be required?

How can I use my IT skills to work in the voluntary sector?
I have spent the last five years working in the private sector as a computer developer but want to use my IT skills to get into the mental health and HIV/AIDS field. Any suggestions?

How can I work with asylum seekers?
I'm doing an Open University course in sociology and I am interested in working with asylum seekers. I obtained BBC grades at A-Level. Any suggestions?

I want to get into social work
I did an access to social work course but would like to get a social work assistant post. How do I go about it?

How do I get into ethical fashion?
Are there many jobs in ethical and fair trade fashion? Where are the useful sites where I can look for jobs in the industry?

How do I get into policy or advocacy in development?
I'd like to get into research, policy or advocacy but don't know the best way to go after my internship.

Discussing development online?
Is there any online forum where people can discuss their queries about international development careers?

What voluntary work is out there?
I want to do some voluntary work but how can I find out about the opportunities?

What is a good or bad company?
Why don’t you publish lists of good and bad companies?

Can I use the arts to help society?
I’m doing a degree in photography and fine art. What can I do that uses the arts to help society?

Working overseas
I want to find an ethical job overseas but most careers you profile are in the UK — can you help me?

Working in the United Nations
How can I get a job working with the United Nations?

Working for a charity
I have considered getting my diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and wonder if any interesting posts exist for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers within international development?

Working ethically in IT
I’m studying IT — how can I get a job in an ethical sector?

What to wear to interviews
I am going for an interview for a charity job but I am confused about what to wear. Is a "power suit" appropriate?

What to put on your CV
I am applying to work in the sustainability department of a major consultancy firm, but in my spare time I am a radical activist. Should I put this on my CV?

Volunteering
I desperately need to get some voluntary experience for my CV but I am also skint. What can I do?

Using languages in the not-for-profit sector
I’m studying languages — how can I get into translating for a non-profit organisation?

Teaching
Is teaching an ethical career?

Postgraduate courses
Where can I find out about postgraduate courses?

Is publishing ethical?
I am working in publishing and although I really like it, I wonder whether it’s really ethical. What can I do?

Is a masters important?
I want to work in overseas development and am considering doing a masters in development studies. Is this the right move?

How to get Fairtrade products at work
I currently do temping work in my spare time and it drives me mad that no one buys Fairtrade products for the office. Please help me!

Company ethics
How can I tell how ethical my company is?

How can I get relevant work experience?
I am just about to graduate but all the jobs I look at want experience which I don’t have. How can I improve my chances?

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