For would-be ‘integrators’: Is it easier to start in the private sector?

The intersection of the public and private sector will offer increasing opportunities in coming years, and contemplating a career there — as opposed to 20 years ago — doesn’t require that you say you’re solely going to gain experience on one side or another. More important, according to Bruce McNamer, head of global philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase and CEO of JPMorgan Chase Foundation, is to think about the value you can bring to whatever it is you’re interested in doing right now. How will you ensure that you’re continuing to invest in that value? Read: Wanted: Integrators If it’s business acumen you’d like to bring to the table in order to help solve social problems, that might mean spending time in business school or working for a large corporation. And according to McNamer, it’s often possible to gain more experience faster in the private sector first. Find out what else McNamer says is crucial to honing in on a specialization. Check out more career advice stories online, and subscribe to Doing Good to receive top international development career and recruitment news.