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:info@vanillaventures.co.uk

Ruth Atkinsonruth.atkinson@vodg.org.uk

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.