How do you get a job in international humanitarian aid? In particular, how do you get a job working overseas?
Whenever I post about humanitarian aid on LinkedIn, I get these questions from multiple people. Often, these people are just curious dreamers, but sometimes, one or two have done all the work needed but still can't find the doorway to walk through.
Unfortunately, the aid world is very good at keeping that door hidden — and it seems to get more camouflaged every year. But for those who are serious about pursuing this career path, there are actions you can take and ideas you can use to improve your odds.