As with many of us that work in the field of international relief or development, we're regularly approached by people asking whether we can advise them or their [Insert child/friend/relative] on how to get jobs in the field. I usually rally off the same stuff. However, thanks to Good Intentions Are Not Enough I was directed to this blog posting from a couple of years ago that is really great written by Alanna Shaikh (of many other blogs fame). I may use it in the future.
Why you probably can't get an international job (and what to do about that)
Good Intentions also has a great series on volunteering internationally as well.
I wish I had found these earlier ... so much less writing!
1 comment:
Hi,
try this as a summary answer to the question "How do I become an aidworker"..
http://www.theroadtothehorizon.org/2006/04/rumble-so-you-want-to-be-aidworker-hey.html
peter
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