CAREER TALK|Degree in social welfare

How important is a degree in Social Welfare if one wants to join or form an NGO? I thought a graduate degree was the minimum qualification required for joining such organisations.

How important is a degree in Social Welfare if one wants to join or form an NGO? I thought a graduate degree was the minimum qualification required for joining such organisations.
—Aliyah
A degree in Social Welfare, preferably a bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) will give you the necessary training to be able to handle work with an NGO.

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You can also join an NGO after graduation in any subject, but as you will have neither the training nor experience, your salary will be low, and the job profile is likely to be fairly general. You will also need to have some years of experience before you can start up your own NGO, and be recognised for the work you are doing and get funding for your projects.

Where can I learn Tarrot reading? Apart from newspapers how can I start and enhance my career as a tarot-reader?
—Shruti Gupta
Tarot reading is not a formal career. The best marketing for this kind of activity is the credibility you build up which is carried by word of mouth.