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    To kick off this three-part series, Roberto Amorosino, a career coach and former senior HR specialist at the World Bank Group, talks about the importance of networking and professional engagement to land consulting work with the sector's top institutions.

    By Devex Editor // 07 June 2021
    Shorter-term consulting gigs can be a great way to get your foot in the door with the big development institutions and learn the ins and outs of that organization, especially if you are transitioning from another sector. Networking and professional engagement is a critical part of finding out about consulting gigs, many of which are not advertised externally, said Roberto Amorosino, a career coach who previously worked as a senior human resources specialist at the World Bank Group. Joining Devex for the first in a three-part series on landing work with development’s top institutions, Amorosino reflects on his time in recruitment to share tips for connecting with professionals and organizations with mutual interests, learning about job opportunities, highlighting your most relevant experience, and turning short-term gigs into full-time positions. Highlights from this event include: • How strategies differ depending on whether you are looking for a staff position or consulting gig • The importance of researching employers to understand their structure, projects, and priorities before reaching out • How networking and professional engagement can help you find out about consulting opportunities • Tips for engaging with potential employers and framing your experience in line with their interests • How to identify who to reach out to at an organization • The importance of utilizing your existing networking Speakers: Roberto Amorosino, career coach Moderator: Emma Smith, Devex reporter

    Shorter-term consulting gigs can be a great way to get your foot in the door with the big development institutions and learn the ins and outs of that organization, especially if you are transitioning from another sector.

    Networking and professional engagement is a critical part of finding out about consulting gigs, many of which are not advertised externally, said Roberto Amorosino, a career coach who previously worked as a senior human resources specialist at the World Bank Group.

    Joining Devex for the first in a three-part series on landing work with development’s top institutions, Amorosino reflects on his time in recruitment to share tips for connecting with professionals and organizations with mutual interests, learning about job opportunities, highlighting your most relevant experience, and turning short-term gigs into full-time positions.

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