Careers in 2020: Devex's top advice for finding a job amid COVID-19

BARCELONA — With layoffs and hiring freezes across the sector as a result of COVID-19, it’s been a particularly difficult year for anyone looking to land a job in global development.

Even as travel and some programming resumes and more job vacancies are posted, the job market remains highly competitive. The shift to remote working, at least in the short term, also means employers are looking for new skill sets.

Throughout the year, we spoke to experts for their insights on how job seekers can understand which skills are in demand and ways to stay relevant between jobs.

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