When it comes to hiring, many traditional development organizations look for candidates with international experience. This can be one of the biggest obstacles in transitioning from other sectors — even for mid-career professionals with extensive experience working on domestic issues.
How does someone with a finance and domestic health background showcase their experience to land a development job, specifically in the area of global health? First of all, “think diverse” in the types of jobs you can do, advised Craig Zelizer, CEO and founder of PCDN.
During a Devex webinar, Zelizer discussed some opportunities out of Africa for professionals from diverse backgrounds looking to contribute to global health goals.