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    How to write a global development CV

    Devex's in-house CV writing expert Heidi Arriola offers in-depth advice on how to maximize your skills and experience to create a standout job application.

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    When it comes to global development recruitment, the hiring process is often complicated and very competitive. Recruiters receive hundreds — sometimes thousands — of applications for positions. So how can you stand out and make an all-important first impression?

    “We all know that the industry of global development is very competitive and CVs act as a golden ticket to get you to the yes pile for job opportunities,” said Heidi Arriola, senior associate for talent solutions at Devex.

    To help job seekers get their job search off to the right start, Devex hosted an online event where Arriola offered in-depth advice on how to maximize your skills and experience to create a standout application. We also explain how to make the best use of our recruiter-approved CV templates.

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