{"id":2992,"date":"2022-02-23T14:20:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T14:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/?p=2992"},"modified":"2022-02-23T14:20:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T14:20:11","slug":"want-to-work-in-the-development-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/02\/23\/want-to-work-in-the-development-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to work in the development sector?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you an undergraduate, graduate or young professional interested in kickstarting your career in International Development? Do you wish to pursue a career in policy, advocacy, campaigning, research and more?<\/p>\n<p>The Advocacy Team are proud to launch \u2018Opening Doors\u2019 a bespoke Virtual Careers Fair, created to support young people who come from backgrounds that are under-represented in the international development sector.<\/p>\n<p>Opening Doors will provide students and young jobseekers with an interactive online platform to network with top employers, learn about incoming job opportunities and develop skills to excel at each stage of a job application. Sector leaders will host masterclasses on CV writing, Personal Branding and Navigating the Job Market to help you stand out from other applicants.<\/p>\n<p>Organisations such as RESULTS UK, BOND and Save the Children will be presenting to give you an insight into their work, employment opportunities and more through our virtual Employee Booth.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, expect to engage with industry experts from dynamic career paths, through a live conversation with panellists and learn about industry insights and current affairs.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in joining us on <strong>Friday 4th March<\/strong> to expand your professional networks and learn from industry experts, sign up here! :<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.zoom.us\/ev\/AKheXKbrl8Zvwcq2MglMZxjIAiZ3PW0Hu9g4qBC_1h56NVw0qXUSSQHSquUn1esXaJbppXI\">https:\/\/events.zoom.us\/ev\/AKheXKbrl8Zvwcq2MglMZxjIAiZ3PW0Hu9g4qBC_1h56NVw0qXUSSQHSquUn1esXaJbppXI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The first 20 sign-ups are guaranteed a 1-1 CV and Cover Letter coaching session from our expert recruiters!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2993\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/files\/2022\/02\/Opening-Doors-Careers-Fair.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"545\" height=\"821\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"kent-social-links\"><li><a href='http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/02\/23\/want-to-work-in-the-development-sector\/&amp;t=Want to work in the development sector?' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-facebook' title='Share via Facebook'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=Want to work in the development sector?%20https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/02\/23\/want-to-work-in-the-development-sector\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-twitter' title='Share via Twitter'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/02\/23\/want-to-work-in-the-development-sector\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-google-plus' title='Share via Google Plus'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/02\/23\/want-to-work-in-the-development-sector\/&amp;title=Want to work in the development sector?' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-linkedin' title='Share via Linked In'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='mailto:content=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/02\/23\/want-to-work-in-the-development-sector\/&amp;title=Want to work in the development sector?' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-email' title='Share via Email'><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you an undergraduate, graduate or young professional interested in kickstarting your career in International Development? 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