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How to break into the humanitarian sector
If you want to start working in humanitarian action and international cooperation, you need to know where to look for jobs and vacancies, how to submit your application and how to navigate recruitment processes in NGOs and humanitarian agencies. This section covers the entire process, including personalised career guidance powered by artificial intelligence.
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Do you know where to look for job openings in development cooperation and humanitarian action? Or which profiles are most in demand? Or the training, experience and competencies they require?
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Throughout your application process you will rely on two pillars: your CV and your cover letter. Both, combined and used well, are a powerful tool. Yet rarely are people taught how to get the most out of them.
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Finding a cooperation role that matches what you are looking for and submitting your application is only the first step. Understanding how recruitment processes work in NGOs and other humanitarian organisations is key to preparing yourself and tackling the remaining steps successfully.
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Have you already thought about what your next job in cooperation and humanitarian action might look like? That is exactly why I created a simple artificial intelligence tool that will analyse your training, experience and interests, and match them in real time with the latest job postings published on ReliefWeb.
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