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Any other advice for someone looking to build a career in this field?

Patrick remind us that we’re so concerned with getting abroad that few people forget about what happens when you get home.
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Talk to us about work life balance, and the reality of burning out in this sector.

Know your limits.
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How can someone prepare for an interview in this sector?

Know your shortcomings and what will be challenging for you.
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If you want to work in international development, do you need a degree in international development?

Think of your degree as a frame that is waiting to be filled.
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What skills can young people in post-secondary education start building to give themselves an edge?

Find out Patrick says you should be doing in school that’s more important than getting a slightly better grade on your next test.
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Are there common mistakes that newcomers to this field often make?

Pre-made solutions probably aren’t going to work.
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Are there misconceptions about humanitarian work?

It’s not a “sexy” job.
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Talk to us about the various different fields within this sector.

It’s a complex landscape that can be as big or as small as you want.
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Do you have tips as far as networking goes in this sector?

Patrick tells us how the humanitarian sector approaches networking differs from the business sector.
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For those who can’t get abroad, are experiences within Canada of the same value as international experience?

Life experience = international experience.
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How does one make the change from travelling to travelling ‘with purpose’?

Patrick breaks down “the first step”, and the importance of finding meaningful experiences.
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You have a master’s degree. Talk to us about advanced degrees in this sector; are they necessary? Do you have advice?

Find out Patrick says you should do before you start a Master’s.

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