Being able to effectively translate your experience to other roles and sectors is critical, whether you are new to global development or simply looking to change roles within your organization. Effectively telling your story and leveraging your network are also key, yet these are some of the biggest challenges facing career transitioners.
More advice for career transitioners
Craig Zelizer, founder and CEO of PCDN, and Anne Steen, executive director at Georgetown University’s Graduate Career Center with the Walsh School of Foreign Service, joined Devex to share their advice on overcoming these challenges and making that big career move.
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Emma Smith
Emma Smith is a Senior Careers Reporter at Devex, based in Barcelona. She focuses on bringing the latest career and hiring trends, tips, and insights to our global development community. Emma has a background in journalism and, in addition to writing for news publications, has worked with organizations focusing on child rights and women’s rights in sustainable development.
