Applications and interviews

Get creative: job hunt outside the box to start your graduate charity career

Lots of graduates like the sound of a career in charity, so creative job-hunting is the way to go. Intelligent research, making contacts and flexibility are crucial – read on for more advice.

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The skills you need to get a graduate job in charity/not-for-profit

Communication and team work, combined with a strong commitment to the charity’s goals, will set you streets ahead. Here’s how to prove that you’re the graduate for the job.

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Making online applications for graduate charity jobs

Larger charities may ask graduates to complete online job applications – particularly for graduate schemes. Here’s how to grab the attention of recruiters for all the right reasons.

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The graduate guide to the perfect charity CV

CVs – with covering letters – are usually requested by smaller charities. It’s important to get it right: focus your message and use the space well to get that graduate job.

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The graduate guide to a well-crafted covering letter

Never send your CV without its companion: a covering letter. Follow our golden rules and you’ll soon be able to demonstrate your commitment to a graduate career in charity/not-for-profit.

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Job done: interviews for graduate roles in charity/not-for-profit

Don’t be fazed by graduate recruiters when you’re interviewed for a charity job! Solid preparation can make all the difference.

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Interviews and assessment centres: putting would-be charity workers to the graduate test

If your application has caught the eye of charity recruiters, you’ll need to impress them in person to get the graduate job. Don’t panic – we’ve got some top tips on how to succeed.

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