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    How can you make a winning first impression at a career fair or similar networking event? Seasoned recruiters from Cardno and Pact share tips in this exclusive Devex webinar.

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    Meeting a recruiter face-to-face can help job seekers get a foot in the door of the organization they’re eager to work with. In international development, in particular, career fairs and other networking events can make the difference between landing your next assignment or continuing the search. So how can job seekers make a good first impression? For expert advice, check out an exclusive Devex webinar titled “Maximizing Your Presence at the Devex Career Fair,” held in March ahead of the Fifth Annual International Development Career Fair in Washington. It features Kate Warren, director of global recruiting services at Devex, as well as Paula Feeney, senior advisor for business development and marketing at Cardno, and Patricia Ferrett, recruitment manager for global human resources at Pact. Check out their tips on drafting a winning CV and how to make conversations with recruiters count.

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