HUMAN RIGHTS CAREER COACHING

“Working with Vicki was an absolute breath of fresh air. She has the perfect and unique combination of warmth and analytical thought”, Megan Capp

“If you are due for a job interview or you are just planning a career move, Vicki Prais is your person” Justice Alfred Mavedzenge

Are you looking to forge or grow your career in the human rights sector?
Are you feeling anxious about the next steps?
Do you want to feel confident and ready to present your best self at interview?
Do you want to write a fantastic application that will get you noticed?


I have a small range of Power Hours to help get you ready for job success
I would love to help and support you where I am able.

DOORS ARE OPEN TO BOOK IN FOR DISCOVERY CALLS AND POWER HOURS

Power Hours

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The stage is yours: Interview preparation Power Hour

This Power Hour is for you if you have a job interview on the horizon and would like a ‘helping hand’ with your preparation.

  • We will hold a structured practice interview so that you can present with confidence on the big day. I will offer impartial feedback following interview.

  • We will think about how to manage and answer hard questions so that you are not anxious or stressed at interview.

  • We will research into your potential employer so that you can imagine yourself in their organisation.

  • I can support you with in-person, online and competency based interviews.

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Own your story: Personal Branding for Human Rights careers Power Hour

This Power Hour is for you if you are looking for advice on personal branding (including LinkedIn), outreach strategies and networking so that you have a strong online presence and are fully equipped to find that job in human rights.

  • We will craft a standout LinkedIn profile so that you can be found easily by potential employers

  • We look at how best to show up and raise your visibility both online and in person, how to brand yourself as a human rights professional and to build your circle of opportunity in the sector.

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Book your Discovery call today

If you’re keen to get started, I offer a complementary 30 minute call to discuss your current situation, your goals and what you expect from coaching.

You can then decide if I am the right person to walk alongside you and how you would like to proceed. We can discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

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Pick my brain session

Do you need help but are not ready to invest in a Power Hour? Book a 60 minute 1:1 Pick my brain session. This session is totally tailor made, designed and curated by you.

I offer a 60-minute session where I answer your burning questions in a thorough, thoughtful and organised manner. I am happy to be a sounding board and thinking partner.

I can answer questions, advise you of strategies and offer workable answers around the following topics:

  • Job hunting strategies and finding career clarity

  • Confidence building

  • Making a career pivot

  • Negotiating a salary

  • Building or growing a consultancy practice

  • Or anything else within my zone of genius.

    If you're ready to move forward, please contact me.

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Pitch perfect: CV & Cover Letter Power Hour

Job application on the horizon? This Power Hour is for you if you would like a laser focused session reviewing your CV and cover letter for a particular role so that you stand out from the crowd and increase your chances of securing a role in the human rights sector.
As part of this Power Hour, I provide an edit of your CV and cover letter.

ABOUT POWER HOURS:
What do you need most help with right now?

Power Hours are an ideal way to help you laser-focus on a particular topic, problem or issue. We will work together to achieve the best results and to help you gain clarity and direction.

What’s included?

  • Pre-call questionnaire. Your answers and thoughts will help me to tailor our hour together to give you the maximum value.

  • One 60 minute session on Zoom

  • Video recording of our session (on request)

  • Access to email me for 7 days after our call so that you can ask me any questions you may have.

Are you ready for your Power Hour?

Why would you work with me?

I have 28 years’ experience in the human rights sector and have worked widely across the human rights sector including the United Nations, Council of Europe, Amnesty International, the Scottish Human Rights Commission, Penal Reform International and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

I know the challenges you face as I have been there myself and I’ve got lots of experience, advice and inside knowledge to share.

In the course of my career, I have helped over 200 human rights professionals, like you, to navigate a career in human rights. I’ve also given careers talks at universities and other educational institutions globally on how to pursue a career in human rights. I am also happy to offer group coaching workshops.

I’m here to help you turn your purpose and passion into a fulfilling human rights career.

Here’s how I helped Ansha:

Ansha Krishnan,  ICRC Legal Advisor, Canberra, Australia

“Vicki's support in my human rights career journey has been invaluable. Even though we spent limited time together, she was incredibly attentive, went above and beyond by responding to my questions and providing her input at very short notice.
I highly recommend Vicki to anyone who is feeling stuck in their career journey. She's incredible!
Eternally grateful.”

Here’s how I helped Idil:

Idil Aydinoglu, Project Assistant,  Reform International

“Vicki is a fantastic mentor, an inspiring professional and a wonderful person to think about your future with and decide your human rights path. She is not only incredibly kind and supportive but also very brilliant at detecting your strengths and skills and helping you shine them out in your CV, motivation letter and during interviews

Her contributions to my CV and motivation letter were so beneficial that they immediately increased the success of my applications.I definitely recommend working with Vicki if you are seeking your way in the human rights world. I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to meet and learn from her.”

Please check out this video testimonial from Javaria Ahmed

MY RECENT STUDENT TALKS INCLUDE…

  • Cambridge University, St John’s College Law Society (October 2024)

  • European Law Students Association, Career Launch (March 2024)

  • Girls Human Rights Festival, Girls Human Rights Hub (February 2024)

  • UK Human Rights Lawyers Association, Human Rights Careers Day (October 2023)

  • American Society of International Law Mentoring Programme (March 2023)

  • Birmingham City University, Centre for Human Rights (October 2022)

  • Geneva Academy of International and Humanitarian Law/Atlas : Women’s Perspectives on a Career in International Law (April 2021)

  • University of Edinburgh, Public Law Society – How do I start a career in Human Rights and Advocacy? (March 2021)

  • Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, (August 2018, October 2019, April 2021) : Watch the talk here