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    Watch: Your guide to launching a global development career

    TechChange CEO Nick Martin and Devex's Kate Warren discuss different strategies you can use to successfully embark on a career in global development.

    By Justin Sablich // 04 May 2022
    Whether you’re graduating soon or just looking to transition away from the private sector, breaking into global development can be difficult. But in a post-COVID-19 world that continues to evolve, some may find it more challenging than ever to know where to fit in. While the adoption of remote working models is “creating more opportunities,” it’s also “shifting who those opportunities are for,” said Kate Warren, Devex’s executive vice president and in-house talent and recruitment guru. For anyone wondering how to stand out at the starting gate and gain the skills needed to move forward, Devex recently held a digital event with insights from Warren and Nick Martin, an experienced educator and social entrepreneur in the global development space. The two discussed different strategies you can use to successfully embark on a career in the sector. As job seekers continue to redefine what matters to them and consider new directions in their work, organizations are responding in kind. This “is a good thing for those that are trying to enter this market, because there are more jobs opening up, but you do have to be a bit more aggressive,” Martin said. Highlights from this event include: • What has changed for aspiring development professionals since the pandemic began. • How to gain the kinds of experience that recruiters value. • How to best leverage transferable skills and experience. • Networking tips for connecting with the right people. • What makes for an optimal global development CV. • Answers to audience questions on a range of career topics. Speakers: • Nick Martin, CEO, TechChange. • Kate Warren, executive editor and executive vice president, Devex. Moderator: • Justin Sablich, careers editor, Devex. Sign up to Devex Career Hub for global development’s top jobs, expert career advice, and practical tips to help you do more good for more people.

    Whether you’re graduating soon or just looking to transition away from the private sector, breaking into global development can be difficult. But in a post-COVID-19 world that continues to evolve, some may find it more challenging than ever to know where to fit in.

    While the adoption of remote working models is “creating more opportunities,” it’s also “shifting who those opportunities are for,” said Kate Warren, Devex’s executive vice president and in-house talent and recruitment guru.

    For anyone wondering how to stand out at the starting gate and gain the skills needed to move forward, Devex recently held a digital event with insights from Warren and Nick Martin, an experienced educator and social entrepreneur in the global development space. The two discussed different strategies you can use to successfully embark on a career in the sector.

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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.

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