Policy, Charity and International Development Festival
Live events have now concluded for the Charities and International Development festival but you can find useful resources below.
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Blog Posts
Selected blogs from Cambridge students and alumni- how they built their work experience and their advice for you:
- Civil Service Stories tips and advice for those interested in a Civil Service career
- Developing a Career in Diplomacy
- Extending a helping hand to my past-self: how volunteering with Tutor the Nation has improved my outlook on my past and future
- Environmental Scientist Venturing into Politics – Alex on His UN Internship
- Leadership and making a social impact in British prisons – Siobhan on her experience with the Unlocked Graduates programme
- Overcoming Post-Graduation Uncertainty: Audrey Briggs’ Pursuit of a Career in International Development
- Alumni Story on Development Consultancy
You can read more blogs on politics, charities & international development
Contact us to share your career story.
Getting Work Experience
A common question our students often ask is how to get meaningful work experience in a sector where formal structured internships can be difficult to find.
- Our updated Pathways into Charity & Development YouTube playlist of 5 minute videos showcases people talking about their first steps into working in the charity and development sector
- Our new Pathways into the Civil Service YouTube playlist of 5 minute videos has a similar theme for Civil Service jobs
Find out more through our Careers in Charities and Non-Profits playlist, Careers in Government, Policy and the public sector and International Organisations Playlist
Other resources
- Read our Sector Guides on careers in Charities and International Development. You'll also find many more Sector Guides, covering everything from Political Risk to Scientific Research.
- Voluntary experience is a very common way to build experience in the sector - read our guide to find out more.
- Keep updated with news and opportunities in the sector by subscribing to our newsletters.
Sign up for our sector-specific newsletters and be the first to hear about vacancies, events, resources and opportunities. The Social Impact newsletter will be particularly useful to you if you are interested in careers in charities, development, government, policy and the public sector.