Webinar: How to Navigate a Successful Career Transition in the Development Sector

DevelopmentAid hosted a webinar featuring German Consultant and Career Coach Markus Karbaum. This session offered essential strategies for transitioning careers within the international development sector, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer eager to make an impact.

The webinar covered key aspects such as understanding development cooperation, exploring various job profiles, and identifying sought-after skills. It also delved into what motivates individuals to work in this field, how to gain practical experience, and tips for kick-starting and advancing your career.

This recording is now available for those who missed the live event, providing valuable insights to help you navigate your career transition in international development effectively.

Key Takeaways:

• Key elements of an impactful CV: Learn what it takes to create a CV that grabs the attention of international development organizations.

• Tailoring your CV for success: Understand the importance of customizing your CV for different roles and organizations.

• Insider tips: Gain exclusive insights from Roberto on how to make your CV stand out in a competitive job market.

• Career development strategies: Explore strategies to enhance your professional growth and land your dream job in international development.

Speakers

Dr. Markus Karbaum Consultant and Career Coach from Berlin, Germany, studied political science and gained a PhD in Southeast Asian Studies. As a freelance consultant and coach since 2010, he has combined his passion for career coaching international executives and specialists with working in development cooperation. Inter alia, he is a trainer at GIZ’s Academy for International Cooperation, the country expert for Cambodia, the Bertelsmann Transformation Index, and an evaluator of international development programs and projects.

Irina Bondarenco has been the Director of the Career Center at DevelopmentAid for more than 10 years. Together with her team, Irina helps individual consultants to create winning CVs, connect with potential employers, and identify short- and long-term projects in the development sector. She is an expert on the DevelopmentAid platform and all the career aid tools that can help experts to secure international projects.

Host

Elizaveta Gładun, External Relations & Events Coordinator at DevelopmentAid.

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