Tag: Informational Interview

We’re About to Enter Job Search Nirvana Are You Ready?

October 1 is a magical date in international development. It is the start of the new federal fiscal year, which means USAID-funded programs often get a big boost of funds and teams go on hiring sprees.

Expect the list of jobs below to expand all through October, then taper off till January 1.

Are You Ready?

Have you been preparing for this upcoming job search bonanza by making sure you know and are known by all the thought leaders in your subject area?

The job hiring competition is winner-take-all. Only one person will be hired for each position – second place is first of the losers. So don’t wait. Focus on your networking efforts now so that hiring teams will be thinking of you before they even write the job description, much less publicize it below.

Good luck!
Wayan

DO NOT SLACK OVER THE HOLIDAYS

With Christmas and the New Year holidays approaching, many people will decide to put their job search process on hold. This would be a mistake.

  • First, there is less competition as others are taking the holidays off.
  • Next, with the start of the new year, we’ll see a jump in open positions as budgets are approved for Jan-Dec fiscal year projects and organizations.
  • Finally, the holidays are a great time to informational interview with family, and family friends.

So don’t stop your informational interviewing now. In fact, double down during the holidays. Make sure you are perfectly positioned now for the job opportunities that will come forth in January.

Thanks,
Wayan & Asia