A career in the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector is an ideal and ambitious choice for anyone who is committed to applying their skills and professional effort to identifying, examining, and helping to resolve the problems confronting the world around them. From combatting human abuses, alleviating famine, working to save the environment, protecting animals, ensuring a safe world for children—locally, nationally, or internationally, a career within the NGO sector can make you a part of the solution. This book walks you through the steps of deciding whether an NGO career is right for you and understanding the types of roles available within the sector. It also explains the educational requirements you will need to fulfill as well as how to plan your academic track, as well as get your career started after graduation. A career within the NGO sector is an exciting one. A competitive field, it offers the opportunity for life-long learning and challenge.
This is Book 13 in the Practical Career Guides Series. See all Practical Career Guides books here.
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Tracy Brown Hamilton is a writer, editor, and journalist based in the Netherlands. She has written several books on topics ranging from careers to media, economics to pop culture. She lives with her husband and three children.
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