Insight Day
Explore your opportunities for working in international cooperation.
Are you interested in a career in international cooperation but need to know where and how to start? And is this sector really for you? Insight Day is aimed at professionals from other sectors ("career changers"), graduates and students. During this one-day workshop, you will get an overview of the Swiss labour market, the range of employers, job requirements, and career opportunities. You will reflect on your motivation and be able to better assess your options.
incl. drinks, snacks and standing lunch.
Early bird:
registration until 14 days before the workshop: CHF 80
Cancellation:
up to 5 days before the workshop, you will receive a 95% refund
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Topics
Job market: who are the main actors in international cooperation?
Gain a better understanding of the organisations and their activities in development cooperation, humanitarian aid, and peacebuilding.
Range of work: broad and diverse
Working in international cooperation can vary greatly depending on your function, area of work, employer, location, etc. Learn why jobs in the sector are so multifaceted.
Requirements: do you have what it takes?
Assess whether you have the essential criteria for a job in international cooperation; find out what you can do to meet these requirements in the future.
Your motivation: what drives you?
Put into perspective your motivation to work in the sector.
Entry and career opportunities illustrated by case studies
Find out how other professionals entered international cooperation and how their careers developed.
Advice: what next steps should you take?
How you can get closer to a career in international cooperation.
I appreciated receiving so much useful information in one day, as well as valuable personal advice.
Insight Day participant
A participatory workshop
- The workshop combines a variety of methods and materials ranging from information, portraits of professionals and plenary discussions to individual work.
- You have the opportunity to discuss specific situations individually or in groups.
- Our advisors and experts in international cooperation accompany you throughout the day.
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