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...
Category: Career Advice
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...
How to deal with job searching anxiety?
How to deal with job searching anxiety? One of the issue most – just because I don’t want to say EVERY – job-seekers have is to deal with the recruitment process waiting game. It’s...
Newsletter #27 – How to be a development consultant
One thing that most people don’t know about the International Organisation system is that most people that work in these organisations work under the title of “consultant”. This is a common practice in order...
Newsletter #25: Here’s Johnny!
Hey everyone, I know it´s been too long. I move to a new country and had to deal with all the issues that entails, such as finding an apartment, finding decent Internet providers (even...
The State of HR in International Humanitarian and Development Organisations 2013
This report urges people to plan now for the future. The paper looks at human resources challenges in the humanitarian and development sector over the last 12 months. The report focuses on the changing...
Borgen Magazine: Q&A with Natasha Leite
SEATTLE — Natasha Leite has nine years of experience working as a governance expert in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. She has recently written a book on development work called “Doing What...
