Entry-level advice
You are looking for you first job or first “real” job experience. You are excited and a little bit scared…. But mostly excited! You are going to go out and be amazing and everything...
Author: Natasha Leite
Should I just show up?
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of requests for advice if people should just move to a country they would like to work in. Being perfectly honest, there is no definite response to this…...
Personal Finance: Development Edition
News section I’m still open to suggestions, so if you have some pressing questions or topic you want to see being discussed fill out the survey or drop me a line at Natasha@natashaleitedemoura.comThe “20 Weeks to Build...
BASIC “RULES” FOR STARTING A CAREER IN THE UNITED NATIONS
By Natasha Leite After working for almost ten years in the United Nations and other international organisations, I have come to realise that it is much easier to start a development career than is...
Goal-setting exercises
Why am I doing this? What is the relevance of goal-setting for my future career in International Development?The answer to this is: everything! You have to create milestones to know if you are stepping...
How to be better at your job search?
How to be better at your job search? For what you have been telling me in the last couple of weeks, one you the biggest issues you seem to be facing is having difficulties...
What is doing what you love, anyway?
Hey, everyone. So, once again I’m have a crazy week, but I did manage to write this, so I’m giving myself a pat in the back.I think people misunderstand the meaning of “Doing what...
How to perform well at interviews being an introvert?
On to hacking interviews… (No, not the Sony/North Korea thing) So, I’ve gotten a couple questions on how to “sell yourself” in an interview if you are an introvert, which I realised would be...
It’s here! 20 Weeks to Build Your Career in International Development!
It’s here! My new book, which I’m really excited to share with you! 2015 is starting with a bang and this is an opportunity to start the year with very structured guidelines or a...
How to deal with failure?
Failing sucks because most of us are entitled overachievers. I know it’s tough love, but it is important to hear… Or read. Not only we were told we were special little snowflakes that could...
