3 CV and resume tips for global development generalists

Let’s say you have a broad skill set, have expertise and interest in several different areas, and are comfortable applying your abilities to a range of situations. Shouldn’t these be attractive attributes for global development job candidates to have?

Maybe. But this isn't always the case. If you're not careful, being seen as a generalist can be a disadvantage for job seekers.

That's the view of Kathryn Harper, a development writing expert, who spoke about the issue during a recent Devex Careers event.

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