A total of 107 alumni registered for this year’s Careers Orientation, joining from multiple Global Campus regions. Each workshop welcomed an average of 20 participants, creating a setting where alumni could exchange experiences and learn from one another.
As in previous years, the programme combined contributions from external professionals and Global Campus alumni. Five workshops shaped this year’s orientation:
- Navigating career opportunities in human rights (15 October)
The opening session featured EMA alumna Samantha Chaitkin (EEAS), who shared her varied professional journey across different sectors, and Adam Bond (Leonid Group), who offered insights into recruitment trends and the role of human rights knowledge in the private sector.
- Developing effective CVs and cover letters (22 October) & Mastering job interview techniques (29 October)
Led by EMA alumna and career coach Niamh Walsh, this practical session guided alumni through strategies for presenting their experience clearly and preparing tailored applications. Participants also reviewed submitted CVs and cover letters together. Niamh also supported alumni in preparing for interviews, approaching topics such as transitions or employment gaps with clarity.
- Creating impactful human rights projects (5 November)
EMA Alumni Anand Deo (Ananda Foundation) and Juan José Guzmán (Fundacion Mecenas) spoke about their experiences developing rights-based and social initiatives in India, where Ananda Foundation works to reduce suffering in vulnerable communities through sustainable, community-based initiatives that expand access to healthcare, education, and local empowerment; and Chile, where Fundacion Mecenas promotes convergence, talent development, and the positioning of art as a tool for the inclusion and well-being of LGBTIQANB* communities. Anand and Juan discussed how they shaped their projects, engaged with their communities, and managed the challenges that accompany new ventures.
- Networking and alumni insights with Q&A (12 November)
The very successful closing session brought together alumni Ricardo José Miranda Rivero from LATMA (UN Women), Ashwanee Budoo from HRDA (Human Rights Watch – Africa Division), and Ashley Nancy Reynolds from EMA (ALDI SÜD KG – International Sustainability). Speakers and participants shared networking practices, exchanged questions, and connected across regions in an open and collegial atmosphere.
Across all sessions, participants had the opportunity to ask questions, receive individual guidance, and interact with fellow alumni. The orientation once again offered space for learning and connection within the wider Global Campus Alumni community.
The GCA Careers Orientation reflects the Global Campus’s ongoing commitment to accompany its graduates as they take their next steps. By offering structured tools and access to fellow alumni, the programme supports them in navigating their professional paths.