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  • 1 week ago | forbes.com | Justin Sablich

    Despite efforts by the likes of Susan Cain, author of the bestseller “Quiet”, to shed light on what it really means to be an introvert, misconceptions remain. In particular, the idea that introverts are shy and socially challenged has been a tough stereotype to shed.

  • 1 week ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

    As experts have told us during recent digital events, finding a new job within the development sector is still doable, though competition is fierce depending on your line of work. But it’s not the only path available to those affected by the USAID crisis. 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.

  • 1 week ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

    Development consulting experts Loksan Harley and Kelsi Kriitmaa on how networking and diversifying your skills can help you stand out from a crowded field of consulting talent. With thousands of development professionals out of work due to USAID’s dismantling, many are considering whether a pivot to consulting may be the best next step on their development career path. But this is coupled with concerns about an increasingly saturated job market.

  • 2 weeks ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

    Since the early days of the U.S. aid freeze, many in the development sector have expected, or at least hoped, that foundations and philanthropic organizations would help fill the funding void being left by deep government agency cuts.  While it’s still too early to measure the exact scope and nature of such a shift, we have been able to track job posting data to identify which foundations have been hiring the most in recent months.

  • 3 weeks ago | devex.com | Justin Sablich

    Since the U.S. foreign aid freeze began on Jan. 24, 20,000 job postings have appeared on the Devex board. While this is about 21% less compared to the same period in 2024, the more you know about what recruiters are still looking for, the better chance you have of gaining an edge in this more competitive market.  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.

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Justin Sablich
Justin Sablich @JustinSablich
7 Feb 24

Approaching networking at #globaldev events is a fine balance between planning ahead and going with the flow, via @devex Careers: https://t.co/5aonrQcmBg https://t.co/54RoStemGb

Justin Sablich
Justin Sablich @JustinSablich
22 Aug 23

RT @devex: Register for our upcoming career event as Devex careers editor and content strategist @JustinSablich sits down with ParadiseScri…

Justin Sablich
Justin Sablich @JustinSablich
3 Aug 23

“Blanche said something to Trump, who nodded. Trump clasped, unclasped and re-clasped his hands.” … live blogging is hard, I’m not judging … but … https://t.co/JBiAT6pwAs