Find out why Sahar says quitting her job at Foreign Affairs Canada actually helped her get the foreign service officer position of her dreams.
Sahar says more than knowledge, Global Affairs is looking for strong skills in this one particular area. Watch to find out.
Sahar talks to us about the importance of “selling yourself” to the embassy of your choice, and how to continually push out of your comfort zone.
Sahar tells us about making your own opportunities and how she got her internship in Algeria.
Sahar did not have a direct path to working for Global Affairs. In fact, when she first took the post-secondary public service exam, she was not successful. Find out what she did after that setback to achieve her dream of being a foreign service officer.
Meet Sahar Ghadhban and find out how she’s getting paid to learn Russian for a full year.
Exploring career options, building an international network, contacting potential employers, informational interviews and the important art of pitching yourself.
Employment in international development is not restricted to NGOs and governments, but includes the private sector and social enterprises.
Careers for Globetrotters: Meet Diane Tisdall, Resource Manager for World Vision in Mondolia
Make no mistake: international development and humanitarian aid are among the most competitive sectors out there for people at an entry level.
The verdict is in: some level of post-secondary education is key to getting hired... but there is more to it than that.
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