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Sally Walkerman

Any last words of advice?

Sally tells us why she ultimately decided not to go to law school, and explains why setting long-term goals is important to figuring out your career path.
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What do you look for when you’re hiring?

Sally tells us what makes the difference when she’s hiring.
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What about advice for young people once they’ve landed that first job or internship?

Sally talks about the importance of finding that one project, event, or business plan, that becomes your 'baby': something you can put your name on, and walk away from the internship with.
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Are there common mistakes that young people make when trying to enter this sector?

Sally explains why saying “I want to do international development” isn’t enough, and that young people need to get more specific.
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When it comes to education, are there certain backgrounds or specializations that tend to be in demand?

Sally says that, for better or worse, getting a master’s does seem to be necessary.
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What are some entry points into this sector?

Sally tells us that most entry points are informal, and gives us an example of networking in action.
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Are there certain traits or abilities that will help someone succeed in this sector?

Sally says resilience is important in a sector that can really wear you down.
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What about professional challenges?

Sally tells us the lesson she learned in Tanzania, and why if you aren’t aware, you can have an entire meeting without hearing from anyone local.
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What advice do you have for people who are moving overseas for the first time?

Sally says it took six months to find and make friends.
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You mentioned the difference between being a generalist and a specialist. Can you break that down for us?

Sally explains the dynamic between specialists and generalists in international development, and her advice to young people interested in this sector.

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What do you think you brought to the table that ultimately got you the job?

Be a bridge between business and non-profit. Sally talks to us about being a generalist with a broad background.
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What was the actual interview process like?

Sally talks to us about Skype interviewing.
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