Interested in a Career in Global Development? Here are 8 Things Americans Should First Do from Home

Eric Hartman IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN A career in global development, the demand for work is there. One of my colleagues at the International Rescue Committee — a senior director — recently told me her organization was challenged to fill entry-level positions. But how does one get the necessary experience, even for “entry-level” opportunities? Though we often picture international development work in some idyllic rural location, people quickly learn that development work doesn’t always involve going abroad. For example, IRC employs hundreds of people in the US. Here are eight tips for continuously preparing for global development careers from home:…