Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Managing research projects, writing proposals and reports, recruitment of research teams, presenting results etc

I could either be in the field collecting data for a project, or managing the project from the main office. Writing reports, training people, doing presentations and generally managing the research process.

I meet many different people on different levels, from CEOs and government ministers to HIV/AIDS patients in hospitals

It can be very demanding time wise. There are many deadlines and clients always want the highest quality of work in a short space of time.

It is interesting - no day is ever the same.

Writing skills are very important as are general communication skills.

Training is on the job, although they have an e-learning centre

Masters in International Development from the University of East Anglia

Public Relations Assistant at Copperbelt Energy Corporation

Research Consultant at RuralNet Associates Ltd

Research Manager at Ipsos Mori Zambia

I would like to move back to the UK and either work for a consulting firm or the government

Keep trying and don't be afraid to volunteer for a while. Once you have the experience and make a good impression your chances of getting a job in the area of work you want, go up considerably.