You know the theory. It’s common sense. There’s plenty of money in the world, and there is probably enough available to banish poverty for good. So why is there still so much poverty?!
Networking is a crucial component of a successful job hunt, yet is often dreaded and avoided at all costs. Here is an easy and painless strategy for people that shudder when they see the word “network”!
As in other industries, there is an enormous range in organizations you can work at. Finding an organization that you are happy to work in is very important: however good the job is, if you don’t feel that the organization is right for you, then you will struggle to be happy.
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Understanding what employers are looking for is one of the most important aspects of job hunting. Job advertisements are a key indicator of what is most valued. In this article we’re going to examine a typical job advertisement and identify some key points.
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Soft skills are developed over time, and are closely associated with personalities and behaviours. These behavioural patterns have become incorporated into the cerebral cortex as the actions have been repeated, which means altering them – whether strengthening or changing them – is not an easy process.
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An informational interview is a great way to build your network, find out more about an organization, hone your interviewing skills, and increase your chances of getting a job there. Surprisingly, few people take advantage of this powerful strategy.
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If you haven’t considered volunteering, you really, really should. There are so many reasons to volunteer, we had to write them down!
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An easier way than checking a large number of websites is to sign up to their email subscription lists or RSS feed. We have brought together a number of different websites’ email lists and RSS feeds, so it’s easy to find them and sign up!
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These websites also offer international development jobs open to more than one nationality, but are smaller or are focused on a niche, or may be the job board of a single organization.
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This link list covers the main international development job posting boards open to more than one nationality. If you check these websites, you are likely to see the vast majority of jobs that are posted centrally. Remember, some jobs are posted only on organizational websites, which means you will need to check these as well.
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