2 WAY DEVELOPMENT: Positive Change - Wednesday 21 July 2010

International Development summer careers conference.

Are you looking for a career in International Development?

Maybe you're wondering how to get the skills and experience you need?

Would you like to meet some of the UK's leading International Development organisations, face to face?

We're repeating our sell-out summer event - one that will inspire you to take a fresh approach to job hunting and up-skilling in International Development.

The International Development sector is traditionally one of the most popular and therefore most competitive sectors to work in, but potentially one of the most rewarding.The Positive Change team bring over 20 years experience of finding work - paid, voluntary and internships - for people in International Development and in the broader not for profit sector. For this event we've brought together a group of speakers with expertise in all areas of International Development – health, human rights, disaster relief, different types of organisations, and more. Whether you're interested in studying and knowing which courses to take, which volunteering opportunities will best position you to find paid work, or some of the back door ways of getting into the sector, we'll make sure you're best placed to make those decisions.

Our informative evening seminar of over 15 speakers will give you valuable insight into what International Development organisations are really looking for and present often unthought-of ways to help you find those elusive jobs. Real-life case studies will share valuable secrets to unlocking your potential and writing a perfect application. Hear about jobs that you didn’t even know existed, and be inspired to explore career paths that you have so far overlooked.

Organisations involved:

2Way Development, Ashoka, CARE International, Charity Job, Forum 3, Guardian Careers, Institute of Development Studies, International Rescue Committee, Medair, Merlin, People Unlimited, STARS Foundation, VSO, World Service Enquiry ... and more.

Speakers so far:

• Shelley Reynolds, Volunteer Marketing Manager, and Julia Lalla-Maharajh, returned volunteer, Voluntary Services Overseas
• Nick Perkins, Head of Communications, Institute of Development Studies
• Silvia Giovannoni, Global Programmes Director, Ashoka
• Ben Paine, Development Director, Medair UK
• Kevin Cusack, Director, World Service Enquiry
• Eric Levine, Chief Executive, Students Partnership Worldwide
• Vicki Peaple, Programme Officer, STARS Foundation
• David Lale, Chairman, People Unlimited
• Katherine Tubb, Director, 2Way Development
• Lucy Stoner, HR Director, CARE International 

For more information, and tickets, please see www.positivechangecareers.com.

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