Justin Sablich

6 days ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

While the global development job market is still feeling the ill effects of USAID’s dismantling, Devex’s latest job board analysis reveals that demand remains in certain sectors and for particular roles. In this edition of Career Hub, I’m sharing some of what we learned from digging into 19,000 job postings from the last several months.

1 week ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

It’s taken just over 100 days for U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration to dismantle America’s foreign aid apparatus. As a result, nearly 20,000 Americans — and over 176,000 globally — have lost their jobs, according to USAID Stop-Work. Unsurprisingly, the global development job market has been transformed, with fewer job postings overall and more candidates vying for them.

2 weeks ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

International career coach Simone Anzböck offered practical advice on overcoming the discomfort of networking and how to start building new connections — even if you don’t know anyone in the field you're exploring. If you’re considering a career pivot or transitioning into a different sector, you likely have questions about how to make fruitful connections in a new space. How exactly do you put yourself out there when you feel like you're starting from scratch?

2 weeks ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

Landing a development job is rarely easy, no matter what kind of job market you’re engaging in. But for those who’ve either recently been made redundant or have survived cuts related to USAID’s dismantling, there are additional factors to consider that could come as a surprise. In this edition of Career Hub, I’m sharing key insights from our recent discussions with  development career experts on what to know about working in a post-USAID world.

3 weeks ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

It’s been an unsettling few months for most people in and around the development sector. But what about those who are just getting ready to embark on their careers in the sector? Sign up to Devex Career HubKeep up to date with global development’s top jobs and expert career advice by signing up to Devex Career Hub. Get it in your inbox every Friday.