Could you share your skills?
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- and we - need to be sure it's what you really
want to do and that you're ready and able to make
that commitment. The following checklist should
help you quickly assess whether Skillshare International
might be right for you. If you answer yes to all
of these questions, then we would very much like
to hear from you. |
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Is
it for you?
FAQ
Deciding
to apply - the next steps
Application
form |
Are your qualifications and experience likely
to be appropriate?
The range of skills we're looking for is incredibly
varied, covering a wide variety of occupations. However,
whatever your field of work, you need to have a combination
of a relevant professional qualification and relevant
work experience - normally at least two years.
Would you be able to spend two years in Africa
or Asia?
In most cases, two-year placements are necessary to
give you the chance to make a lasting impact. However,
for some placements, shorter periods are considered
if it is felt that you can still make an effective
contribution in that time.
Are you willing to work for a modest living
allowance?
Although you will receive a modest living allowance
which affords a reasonable standard of living, salaries
are not comparable with what you might earn at home.
Are you resourceful and open to new ways
of learning?
Importantly, you will need to be flexible
enough to adapt your skills to suit local conditions
and the resources available.
Would you be willing to share the living
conditions of those around you?
While the accommodation you are provided with can
vary considerably, for example, depending on whether
you're based in a rural or an urban area, it will
always be in keeping with local conditions
Would you be able to adapt to a different
culture and lifestyle?
Living and working in Africa or Asia can be personally
and professionally very challenging. You'll have to
adjust to a new way of life, and face up to problems
you've probably never encountered before. However,
in doing so, you'll derive a real sense of personal
growth and achievement
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