In a year that saw Devex hosting 14 digital career events and publish countless articles featuring insights from development recruiters, coaches, working professionals, and CV experts, it’s difficult to condense the best career advice we’ve received into a bite-sized list.
But after some careful consideration, we’ve come up with five takeaways that stood out as being particularly astute. Keep these ideas in mind as you assess your career development priorities for the coming year.
Virtual networking on platforms such as LinkedIn hasn’t necessarily replaced in-person networking, but it “is more efficient and still just as meaningful,” Nick Martin, a social entrepreneur and the CEO at TechChange, told us during a digital event in May. Just like in-person networking, how you approach it can make all the difference.
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Justin Sablich
Justin is a contributing writer and editor who previously led Devex’s careers content strategy. Before joining Devex, Justin served as the managing editor of Springwise, covering sustainable and climate-tech innovation across all business sectors. He also spent over 13 years as an editor and writer for the New York Times, specializing in digital content production and strategy while producing written and multimedia content on a range of topics, including travel, sports, and technology.
