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    Design your career like an architect designs blueprints

    Global development is a competitive field to get into and challenging to work in. Burnout and turnover are common, and it's my goal to help people avoid the many pitfalls they can walk into when first entering the field. Before you jump into a global development career, follow these four steps.

    By Ronda Ansted // 28 July 2015

    Let me start out with my bias. I don't help my clients "get a job, any job." I help them figure out how they can best make a contribution in the world and live a happy, fulfilling life.

    Global development is a competitive field to break into and challenging to work in. Burnout and turnover are common, and it's my goal to help people avoid the many pitfalls they can walk into when first entering the field.

    My process is a holistic one because I know the people who make the biggest impact are strategic in the work they do and take care of themselves so that they can continue doing that work day in and day out. Taking care of yourself means knowing what you want and need, knowing your strengths and challenges and finding a career that meets your needs and leverages your passion.

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      Dr. Ronda B. Ansted is a career development expert who coaches and counsels job-seekers in the international development, non-profit, and social entrepreneurial fields. For more information or to request a free consultation, go to http://bethechangecareers.com.

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