How to get into International Communications | Career Advice for Graduates

Welcome to the latest video from Give A Grad A Go!
Today we are looking at how to get into International Communications and what it is like to work as an International Communications Intern. We speak to Darryn Matthysen who started his career in International Communications after graduating from Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

If you're looking to start International Communications at university, watch this video to find out if it is the career for you!

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In this video, Darryn shares his graduate career journey and gives an insight into what International Communications jobs are like, answering:

► 0:22 What is your name, current job title, and company you are working at? Darren shares information about his position as an International Communications intern at an NGO called Education for Nature, located in Vietnam.
► 1:09 What did you study at University and did your degree help you in your role today? Darryn chats about his International Relations degree and how it's helped open doors within his International Communications career path.
► 1:50 Is a master's degree required for your role? Darryn shares his insight to working in an NGO and discusses the benefits of having a master's degree as well as having experience in the role.
► 2:26 What made you apply for this particular role? Darryn talks about his experience growing up around wildlife and how that has shaped his decision to get into international communications within the wildlife conservation sector.
► 3:12 What does a typical day look like in your role? Darryn shares his day-to-day experiences working as an International Communications Intern!
► 4:10 How would you describe your job in 3 words? Darryn concisely summarises working in international relations in three words.
► 4:32 What is the best part about your job? Darryn recalls the experiences he has had rescuing animals, and the rewarding feeling he gets from his International Communications role.
► 5:11 What is the most challenging part about your job? Darryn opens up about the impact that COVID-19 has had on the International Communications industry and how it has affected his work in particular.
► 5:54 Where do you see your career heading? Darryn talks about his goals for progression within his International Communications career path, and his aims to visit multiple different locations globally to help with wildlife conservation.

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