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What's it like to work in a development organisation? Is volunteering any use? Do I need a masters degree to get work in the field? If you have asked yourself any of the above questions then the Global development professionals network students page is for you.

August 2018

  • Olivia Capocci knew her A-levels hadn’t gone well enough to secure her law place, but one 10-minute call turned her fortunes around.

    Clearing 2018
    Clearing 2018: what to expect, who can benefit and how to succeed

  • Powder paint splashing on young manColourful powder paint splashing on young man against black background.

    Clearing 2018
    Clearing: how to make sure you get an offer you can’t refuse

  • Across the board, the top tip for staying in good financial health is budgeting.

    Clearing 2018
    Student finances: the lowdown on loans – and how not to blow the lot

  • Natalie Andrews

    Clearing 2018
    Mature students who embrace clearing: 'Getting a degree was life-changing'

  • Clearing 2018
    Unicycles, skydives and stand-up: five out-there ideas for a new student hobby

  • Clearing 2018
    Calls to clearing: 'One mum pretended to be her son. It was surreal'

  • Clearing 2018
    Clearing: how parents can help

March 2017

  • Used car salesman and cars<br>AWP1K9 Used car salesman and cars

    Academics anonymous
    I sell degrees – but don't tell students they might be worthless

    Anonymous Academic
    At open days I pitch my university to young people, even though fewer graduate jobs and high tuition fees means their qualifications may not pay off

January 2017

  • Ugandan girl and NGO staff

    From aid recipient to aid worker: is it an impossible leap?

    Jackie Nasmunsi
    International aid agencies talk about empowering local staff, but for one Ugandan student the challenge of getting a job at an NGO feels insurmountable

22 August 2016

  • United Nations in New York

    When will the United Nations address its unjust internship policy?

    Vi Tran and Kate Richards
    Despite pressure on the organisation to change, there’s no movement from the UN to pay – or even just provide a living stipend for – its 4,000 interns

17 August 2016

  • Carrie Wu, student at Middlesex University

    Clearing 2016
    Student style – wearing it their way

  • Man holding smartphone

    Clearing 2016
    Social media: the best-kept Clearing secret

  • Student thinking in classroom

    Clearing 2016
    Clearing questions tutors do and don't want to hear

  • A helping hand: organisations such as Raleigh International provide structured volunteer programmes.

    Clearing 2016
    More than one way to fill a gap year

May 2016

  • Mortar board on ground

    Secret aid worker
    Secret aid worker: I'm sick of job rejections - is humanitarian work only for the elite?

    I thought a job in NGO fundraising was my route into the aid world. A year later, I’m back on the job market feeling disillusioned

March 2016

  • Two men look at a map of stations

    The top 10 sources of data for international development research

    Where should you go if you want reliable, detailed data on fragile states, land grabs or trade deals?

November 2015

  • Getting into aid work

    Aid worker wellbeing
    'How can I turn a journalism degree into a job with an NGO?'

    Our expert panel considers whether a master’s degree is necessary to work in communications

October 2015

  • Sculpture outside the UN in New York

    Paid, local internships can be just as valuable as working at the UN

    Michael Boampong
    Students keen on a career in international development do not need to take unpaid placements to be successful, says one former UN intern

August 2015

  • Family sitting in living room with volunteer

    Gap year volunteering: how to do it right

    Just got your A-level results and considering volunteering abroad? Here’s how to choose the best gap year placement

July 2015

  • students holding paper in front of their faces

    Social life blog
    Student social workers: 'I'm deeply concerned about the future'

    Five students share their thoughts and concerns on entering the challenging profession as the Tory government threatens those within it with prison
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