While the global development job market in the United States has taken a significant hit since the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid sent the sector reeling, options remain for purpose-driven job seekers.
It may require self-reflection and new mindsets, but social impact professionals are far from helpless, as a panel of sector and career experts made clear during a recent Devex digital event.
“The place where I find a lot of hope right now is really seeing a lot of people really take ownership of their skills,” which includes finding a range of opportunities in the consulting space, said Radhika Bhatt, a climate and social impact career coach.