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Reflecting on the experiences you’ve gained during your Chevening year, it’s likely a cocktail of new knowledge, skills, cultural opportunities, and people that fill your thoughts.

As a Chevening Alumnus, you will already know how important online networking is to help you land your dream job. But how exactly should you optimise your LinkedIn profile to make you stand out to recruiters and hiring managers? Here are our top six tips on boosting your presence on LinkedIn.

From the essentials of Excel to more advanced cloud-based tools, these five courses have been specially selected by the Chevening Alumni team to help you improve your digital skills in the workplace.

Whether you studied for a master’s in Human Rights or spent your degree learning the intricacies of Cyber Security, one thing’s for sure: completing your studies means you’re ready to take the next step in your career. Here’s how to make the most of your Chevening Award when you graduate and return home.

Today, Mahmoud El Sakka enjoys an esteemed career as Advisor to the Prime Minister of Egypt on Privatisation. Looking back on his Chevening journey, Mahmoud shares the unique career advice he would give his younger self as a scholar in 1990.

Social media can help you build a personal brand, giving you a presence in your industry and opening up new career opportunities. Here’s why social media is a powerful career tool for Chevening Alumni.

Whether you’re connecting with a fellow Chevening Alum or a leader in your industry, online networking is an effective way to get ahead in your career. Here are some key tips.

From working in diverse teams to using effective communication, these six courses have been specially selected by the Chevening Alumni team to help you improve your soft skills in the workplace.

After joining WWF-Pakistan in 1997 as a Senior Environmental Officer, Chevener Hammad Naqi Khan climbed its career ladder to become Director General. We find out how he got to the top.

An interview with Grace Malera, Chevening Alumna and Ombudsman of the Republic of Malawi, on how she got to where she is today and what advice she has for Cheveners seeking to pursue a similar career path.