charityworks: graduate scheme 2015
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THE UK NON-PROFIT SECTOR'S GRADUATE SCHEME
Ruth Atkinson
www.charity-works.co.uk
• About me
• General tips of what you can do to get in a job in the Charity sector
• About CHARITYWORKS
Me
How to get a job in a charity
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• Utilise your skills
• Try out lots of things
• Internships are good, but you want to be careful about the amount of time you spend working for free
What is Charityworks?
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CHARITYWORKS IS:
An entry route into the non-profit sector for graduates
An opportunity to build experience and networks across the sector
How it works
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THE PROGRAMME INVOLVES:
12 month paid placement within a charity or housing association
Professional development programme
Three research assignments
Mentoring and buddying
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3 Types of Placement
1. Operational2. Corporate3. Portfolio
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FROM 2015 WE WILL:
Employ 150 graduate trainees
Offer placements across the country
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AT A GLANCE:
100% employment rate
66% of trainees employed directly by clients
98.3% of trainees employed within the non-profit sector
Recruitmentprocess
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WE REQUIRE:2:1 degree, either attained or predicted, or a Masters degree
Experience of voluntary work/the non-profit sector
Personal Attributes: Values-drivenResilientCommunicate wellWork well in a teamDeliver results Self-conscious and ReflectiveInquisitive and Curious
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APPLICATION STAGES:
Application form
Online test
Assessment centre
Final interview
QUESTIONS
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE VISITwww.charity-works.co.uk
OR EMAIL:[email protected]
Ruth [email protected]
My Tips:• Practice practice practice!• Go over your application with a careers advisor
and others – more eyes/ views on it the better• Don’t undervalue your own charity/volunteer
experience. Be proud of what you’ve done and be prepared to talk about it.
• Be specific about your preferences when it comes to stating them at the final stage.