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What is Human Rights Work?

What is Human Rights Work?. advocacy. campaigning. monitoring. research. administration. co-ordination. fund-raising. journalism. public relations. legislation. education. Who Does Human Rights Work?. NGOs. inter-governmental organisations. government departments. private companies.

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What is Human Rights Work?

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  1. What is Human Rights Work? advocacy campaigning monitoring research administration co-ordination fund-raising journalism public relations legislation education

  2. Who Does Human Rights Work? NGOs inter-governmental organisations government departments private companies

  3. What Do You Have To Offer? professional qualifications motivation relevant experience languages subject knowledge communication skills project management research skills

  4. Routes into HR NGOs Internships Academic experience Legalexperience Volunteering experience NGO Businessexperience Speculative applications Government experience Networking

  5. 5Bs • Be persistent — maintain focus, refuse failure • Be alert — news, gossip, people • Be knowledgeable — background research • Be sociable — make and use contacts • Be proactive — suggest, volunteer, initiate

  6. Information Interviewing • Don’t ask for too much • Don’t waste their time • Don’t fail to impress • Don’t go away without another contact

  7. Speculative Applications • Be specific — specific job, specific person • Follow up — polite persistence • Meet a need

  8. Impact Clear, consistent, logical layout Effective use of font and spacing Appropriate structure Spelling and grammar Content Just enough detailed information Relevant information has space and prominence Think achievements and benefits CVs Think about the needs of the recruiter

  9. Impact Warm professionalism Eye-contact and smiles Vary voice tone, speed and volume Content Relevant anecdotes to provide evidence Ability, suitability, compatibility Volunteer positive not negative Interviews Try to make it an enjoyable experience

  10. Resources • Voluntary Agencies Directory • http://www.hrweb.org/ • http://www.hri.ca/ • http://libwww.essex.ac.uk/Human_Rights/HRights.htm • http://www.central.sussex.ac.uk/Units/CDU/cideve.html • http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk

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