Global development professionals are a passionate group motivated by the desire to make the world a better place.
In pursuit of their dream job, they might apply the same zeal that led them to this line of work to the application process, especially if the goal is to land a position with a specific employer — one that aligns with their goals, values and mission.
The assumption is the more applications they submit with one employer, the better the chance of getting an interview. This strategy can certainly get an applicant noticed, but not in the way intended.
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Kate Warren@KateDWarren
Kate Warren is the Executive Vice President and Executive Editor of Devex, where she leads a global team of journalists, event producers, and communications and marketing professionals to drive conversations around the most pressing and urgent issues of our time, including climate, global health, food security, philanthropy, humanitarian crises, and foreign aid funding. Through live journalism — via in-person and virtual events — along with insider news, analysis, podcasts, content series, and special reports, Kate and her team ensure the most important ideas, voices, and debates reach an influencer audience to drive impact and make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
