Career Doctor

• 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?
   
• Measuring success?
  

  ngo.media has carried out an extensive survey of how charities measure and evaluate their media presence.

• 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?
• Your job offer toolkit
  So you've got the interview. Time to wipe away the PR gloss and find out whether the organisation you want to work for really means what it says. Helen McCormack gets ready to dig.
• Listen in
  Enjoy another taste of CHARITY COMMUNICATIONS '06, with our audio-stream. Listen to our big debate: Does the media care about charities? Also, hear our session on media and case studies. Finally,
  hear from the British Heart Foundation.
• Learn the secret of ethical business success from the founders of Cafedirect, Innocent Drinks and Ecotricity
  Press Release: The founders of some of the UK's most successful ethical businesses, including the fair trade drinks company Cafedirect, soft drinks firm Innocent and green energy firm Ecotricity, are among the inspiring contributors to the new business start-up guide to launching a company with a conscience.
• 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?