At the Devex International Development Career Forum in Washington, D.C., this spring, I sat down with Rudy Perecin Mareno, a recruiter within the talent management division of the Inter-American Development Bank, to discuss what kinds of career opportunities are available at the IDB, what they look for in candidates and how to stand out.
Economists are always in demand, especially those who combine their economics background with one of the sectors the IDB supports like transport, agriculture or health. Aspiring professionals should look to gain specific, technical skills as they “do not have many generalists” within the bank.
Watch the video above to learn more about what kinds of skills the IDB looks for in candidates and the biggest mistakes job seekers make when applying to jobs.
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