Recruiters and seasoned aid workers agree: Volunteering is one of the best ways to break into the field of global development. Volunteers on overseas placements gain valuable experience working with local communities and often enjoy networking opportunities that may pave the way for future full-time positions.
But how can you leverage the experience to effectively make the switch from a volunteer to full-time global development professional?
For one, make sure to provide a concise description of the work provided, the skills put into practice and the impact you helped create — providing metrics whenever possible — when highlighting your experience, offered Mark Horoszowksi, co-founder of MovingWorlds.org.
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Kelli Rogers@kellierin
Kelli Rogers has worked as an Associate Editor and Southeast Asia Correspondent for Devex, with a particular focus on gender. Prior to that, she reported on social and environmental issues from Nairobi, Kenya. Kelli holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, and has reported from more than 20 countries.
