All blog articles with First work experience(s)

From Chad and Colombia, two participants tell all about the SDG Youth Programme – the perfect way to start working in international cooperation

“Understanding the realities of the communities with which your organisation works is essential” 

How competitive is entry into international cooperation, and how does that compare to climbing?

Eight career anchors: which ones drive your career?

"How do I want to live my life within the system? What is my role?" Looking back on a year full of highlights and challenges for an SDG Youth Programme trainee

Are you "extremely motivated"?

"If you really want to understand the country, try to spend as much time as possible outside the expat bubble"

"When working abroad, you sometimes have to be relaxed enough to deal with upcoming issues day by day"

What is required for a posting in international cooperation?

"Il est important de montrer que l'ONU est plus qu'un forum pour résoudre des conflits", entretien avec Aline Stössel

Working in international cooperation: five clichés you should be aware of

Internship, traineeship or junior programme? What else?

"The richest experience I've ever had", Vittoria Groh

"You learn a lot by doing", Helen Stevenson

"Be prepared for new challenges and stressful situations, but also for a fulfilling experience", Mirco Keller

"The gap between what I imagined and what I experienced was considerable, in a positive way", Sabina Stein

"I felt keenly the weight of responsibility as I went about my duties", Omar Azzabi

"This year contributed greatly to my personal and professional development", Julia Moser

"Mutual learning, action and enthusiasm", Amanda Eyer