Shorter-term consulting gigs can be a great way to get your foot in the door with the big development institutions and learn the ins and outs of that organization, especially if you are transitioning from another sector. In order to find out about consulting gigs, many of which are not advertised externally, networking and professional engagement is critical.
But learning about new opportunities is just one of the many reasons consultants need to consistently connect and engage with relevant figures and organizations in the sector, as Roberto Amorosino, a former senior HR specialist at the World Bank and an expert career coach, explained during the second of our three-part globaldev consulting skills event series.
“It's very difficult to demonstrate interest in a position [or] anything that we have a passion for or a professional interest [in] without being connected,” Amorosino said.