Devex has spent the last 12 months speaking with some of global development’s top recruiters and career experts — uncovering a treasure trove of career advice for everyone from those just starting out to seasoned professionals looking to make a transition.
The following were the most-read articles in 2021 by our audience of global development professionals.
1. Top recruiter tips for development CVs. With recruiters receiving hundreds, or even thousands, of applications for a single job posting, a candidate's CV needs to make a strong first impression if they are to succeed to the next stage. During conversations with recruiters from various development organizations, Devex asked what they look for in a candidate and what are some of the most common application mistakes they see.