3 questions to ask yourself before starting a development job hunt

If you’re looking to get started with a global development career, whether you’re finishing up your degree or looking to transition from the private sector, you probably have a lot of questions, and some of the best questions you can ask to help you prepare are those you ask yourself, including: Are you clear on what you want?

“What I often see with coaching clients is that they try to fish in the sea instead of trying to fish in that small pond next door. So you really want to know where you want to be, and the clearer you are, the better it's gonna be for you,” said international coach Simone Anzböck during a recent Devex digital careers event.

She was joined by social impact talent agent Spencer Campbell in a discussion to help aspiring professionals prioritize the most important things to consider in the areas of gaining experience, networking, job hunting, and more. Here are three of the many key questions they recommended asking yourself.

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