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When you look back, what do you think got you the position?

When you look back, what do you think got you the position?

Find out why Sahar says quitting her job at Foreign Affairs Canada actually helped her get the foreign service officer position of her dreams.
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Can you tell us more about the post-secondary public service exam?

Can you tell us more about the post-secondary public service exam?

Sahar says more than knowledge, Global Affairs is looking for strong skills in this one particular area. Watch to find out.
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Why Algeria of all countries?

Why Algeria of all countries?

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.
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Your first internship was with the Canadian embassy in Algeria. How did you go about getting that?

Your first internship was with the Canadian embassy in Algeria. How did you go about getting that?

Sahar tells us about making your own opportunities and how she got her internship in Algeria.
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How did you get to where you are now? Tell us about your career trajectory.

How did you get to where you are now? Tell us about your career trajectory.

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.
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What organization do you work for and what is your role there?

What organization do you work for and what is your role there?

Meet Sahar Ghadhban and find out how she’s getting paid to learn Russian for a full year.
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Getting your first job

Getting your first job

Exploring career options, building an international network, contacting potential employers, informational interviews and the important art of pitching yourself.
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Who is hiring in international development?

Who is hiring in international development?

Employment in international development is not restricted to NGOs and governments, but includes the private sector and social enterprises.
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Interview with Diane Tisdall, Resource Manager for World Vision in Mongolia

Interview with Diane Tisdall, Resource Manager for World Vision in Mongolia

Careers for Globetrotters: Meet Diane Tisdall, Resource Manager for World Vision in Mondolia
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Getting a job in international development

Getting a job in international development

Make no mistake: international development and humanitarian aid are among the most competitive sectors out there for people at an entry level.
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Who works in media and communications internationally?

Who works in media and communications internationally?

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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