Since the last Getting into International Development course, we have been beavering away collecting up, editing and uploading notes and recordings of presentations from the day. Our work here is done, and the results are available on the event page here (with some podcasts also available to stream through the page on Facebook). They cover routes into International Development, roles available, and give you an insight into a few employers and work experience programmes, so they are well worth a look.

At the same time, this week we just got some new books on development in the library, so I thought I’d quote some fascinating/thought-provoking facts for you…

Fundraising is a varied career, and the pay can be good… New graduates can expect to earn in the region of £15,000, with potential future earnings as high as £90,000 in the top role as director of fundraising. (p. 27)

2005. Working for a better world. The UK Voluntary Sector Workforce Hub,

At risk of sounding like a broken record, please do tailor your CV to every job application…

I receive many email applications and around 90% are speculative and have not checked the kind of people we are looking for. It is obvious that they have also been sent through to hundreds of other recruiters so they are rejected without being read through. (p.67)

Wetherell, P. 2007. Working in development. World Service Enquiry.

And if you decide to keep your carbon footprint small by not flying off to volunteer…

Do you know that with a computer and internet connection it’s possible to volunteer in cyber space? … The United Nation Volunteers global volunteer initiative that allows volunteers from any country to give their skills and time can be found at www.onlinevolunteering.org. (p. 21)

Cusack, K. 2008. Volunteer for development: a guide to changing our world. World Service Enquiry.

All these books are available to read in our library.

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.

~Author Unknown