How to stand out from the crowd

International Relations is a diverse area that requires a wide range of skills and knowledge in its application.

One of the best ways to ‘get the edge’ is to obtain not only course related work experience, but to seek out opportunities that help develop transferable skills. The more relevant the work experience is to your studies, the better the opportunities to stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs in your field.

For most positions, employers will require certain skill sets which you may have to address in the form of Selection Criteria.

The changing nature of the workforce is creating exciting opportunities for people with knowledge, experience and qualifications in international relations. New career paths are open in all levels of government, business, the media, consultancy, the defence forces, education, health, politics and research.

Volunteering

Volunteering work can be an excellent way of utilising your skills, gaining valuable work experience and networking. It is also an important way of helping the community.

OneWorld

Brings together latest news and views from over 1,600 organizations promoting human rights awareness and fighting poverty worldwide. Sign up for weekly emails for jobs in human rights, the environment and sustainable development worldwide.

Oxfam

An Australian, independent, not-for-profit, secular, community-based aid and development organisation.

UN Volunteers

The volunteer arm of the United Nations. Created in 1970 to serve as an operational partner in development cooperation at the request of UN member states. Reports to the UN Development Program and works through UNDP's country offices around the world.

Volunteers for Peace International Work Camps

Services include providing consultation and a placement service for work camp hosts and volunteers, linking people with programs. Programs foster international education, voluntary service and friendship.

International Women’s Development Agency

An Australian NGO working with women in developing countries to support efforts to improve their life choices and those of their families and communities, and to advance women's human rights. IWDA focuses on groups of women that are particularly marginalised or suffering from poverty or oppression.

Volunteering Victoria

Volunteering Victoria supports an extensive database of community not-for-profit organisations that require volunteers for their activities. Your skills and requirements can be matched with an organisation.