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    Jumpstart your job search with a winning CV

    Devex CV writing expert Tom LeaMond is back by popular demand in this webinar to help you create the stand-out CV to jumpstart your job search. Career Account members can watch the full recording here.

    By Emma Smith // 02 March 2017
    Your CV is your first — and sometimes your only — chance to make a great impression on a potential employer, particularly in the global development sector, which remains a highly competitive job market with recruiters and hiring managers sometimes receiving hundreds of CVs for a single position. In this exclusive webinar, Devex CV writing expert Tom LeaMond discusses the importance of a standout CV to jumpstart your global development job search. Having worked for many years in career and professional development consultancy, LeaMond helps his clients express their experience and translate their skills in a way that will make them stand out to recruiters. He shares his insider knowledge during this webinar. When it comes to global development CVs, the usual rules may not apply. Short-term consultancies and career gaps are common, and candidates may also face difficulties in translating their experience from other sectors or country-specific projects. LeaMond provides practical tips for handling these common dilemmas and a simple formula you can use to sell your expertise. LeaMond also discusses the importance of customizing your CV for different funders and employers and using industry keywords to increase your chances of getting an interview. Using real examples based on recruiter-approved templates, he talks through the most important sections of a global development CV and explains how you can use these to highlight the information that matters most. Career Account members can watch the full webinar recording below to learn more about LeaMond’s simple formula for communicating your professional achievements and his tips for professionals transitioning from a non-global development background. Need help creating a global development CV that will get you noticed? The CV writing experts here at Devex can help you showcase your expertise and jumpstart your job search. Check out the Devex CV Writing Service to find out more. Looking to make a career move? Visit our career center for expert advice on how to navigate your job search — all you need is a Devex Career Account to get started.

    Your CV is your first — and sometimes your only — chance to make a great impression on a potential employer, particularly in the global development sector, which remains a highly competitive job market with recruiters and hiring managers sometimes receiving hundreds of CVs for a single position.

    In this exclusive webinar, Devex CV writing expert Tom LeaMond discusses the importance of a standout CV to jumpstart your global development job search. Having worked for many years in career and professional development consultancy, LeaMond helps his clients express their experience and translate their skills in a way that will make them stand out to recruiters. He shares his insider knowledge during this webinar.

    When it comes to global development CVs, the usual rules may not apply. Short-term consultancies and career gaps are common, and candidates may also face difficulties in translating their experience from other sectors or country-specific projects. LeaMond provides practical tips for handling these common dilemmas and a simple formula you can use to sell your expertise.

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      For four years, Emma Smith covered careers and recruitment, among other topics, for Devex. She now freelances for Devex and has a special interest in mental health, immigration, and sexual and reproductive health. She holds a degree in journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University and a master’s in media and international conflict.

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