Whether you’re a seasoned global development professional or just transitioning to the sector, you can find targeted advice covering the key aspects of what makes a development CV stand out through our recently published CV Health Check guide.
The guide reveals countless tips for optimizing every detail of your CV, such as tailoring it to the job opportunity and using keywords to bolster your online candidate profile. Career Account members can download the complete guide to learn more, but to give you a taste, here are three key bits of advice inside:
One of the most common mistakes you can make as a global development job candidate is failing to align your CV with the position you are applying for. Prasun Chakraborty, UN Women’s head of human resources, told Devex that a recruiter can recognize when a candidate has put in extra effort and time.
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Justin Sablich
Justin is a contributing writer and editor who previously led Devex’s careers content strategy. Before joining Devex, Justin served as the managing editor of Springwise, covering sustainable and climate-tech innovation across all business sectors. He also spent over 13 years as an editor and writer for the New York Times, specializing in digital content production and strategy while producing written and multimedia content on a range of topics, including travel, sports, and technology.
