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Interested in a career that makes a difference? Explore charity and non-governmental organisation (NGO's) sector throughout the year.
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Overview
Interested in a career that makes a difference?
Getting into Charities and NGOs can be competitive, but you can find success by learning from leading organisations and professionals. Their experiences will show you what this sector is really like and how to find a route into a fulfilling career.
Join us for an exciting week of virtual panel discussions, followed by Q&A sessions.
How to prepare
Speaker profiles will be provided for each event, allowing you to do some initial research before attending. This will help you ask insightful questions at the events themselves.
We would recommend that you read through the range of help sheets and resources recommended on our resource library on effective networking and the relevant sector guides below, to better understand job roles, key employers and emploment opportunities, sources of sector news and information, and how UCL can help you:
We will also run a regular series of lunchtime talks on effective networking at events as part of our Career Essentials programme which provide tips and advice on building your professional networks.
Events 2024/25
- The Realities of Working and Job Hunting in the Non-Profit Sector
This event has already taken place.
Thursday 24 October, 1pm-2:30pm
The non-profit sector is facing unprecedented challenges. In this session, a panel of professionals and UCL graduates, working in the sector, will discuss their career paths, the current landscape in their organisation, as well as having an honest conversation about the realities of working and job hunting in the non-profit sector, including how the sector has changed and adapted. Our speakers will share their ideas on what this means for students and graduates looking to enter the sector and share their journey and advice with you.
After we have heard from each panellist, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions and network with them informally, if you wish to.
This session is open to all UCL students and our recent graduates. This event will not be recorded.
- Using Your Research Skills in the Charity Sector
Tuesday 19 November, 5:30pm-7pm
- How to Get Started in Charities & NGOs
Thursday 6 February, 5:30pm-7pm
Hear from recent UCL graduates and experienced professionals working in the Charities & NGOs sector about their career to date. Each panellist will present their career journey, how they got into the sector, their day-to-day in their current job, what attracted them to the field, what skills have helped them to develop/progress in the field and will provide tips for getting into the sector. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.
- Recruitment Information Panel
Wednesday 12 February, 5:30pm-7pm
- Insight Into Careers in International Development
Wednesday 5 March, 1pm-2pm
Hear from recent UCL graduates and experienced professionals working in the International Development field. Learn about their career to date and gain top tips.
Archive
Event recordings from Charities and NGO's events from previous years are available in our archive. These include complete panel discussions and in-depth interviews with experts.