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You mentioned that you got your first internship abroad through the IAESTE program. Can you tell us more about it?

Victor tells us about a little-known international internship program for students in STEM fields, called IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience.
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You studied aerospace engineering, but now work as a software developer. Tell us about your career trajectory.

Victor talks to us about how he went from working on airplane parts to flight simulation software, to becoming a full-stack developer.
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Tell us about the organization you work for, and your role there.

Meet Victor Mings.
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Finding those exclusive jobs in international development

Finding those exclusive jobs in international development
When job-hunting in international development, NGOs and governments are obvious places to look—but don't overlook the private sector and social enterprises.
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Humanitarian aid versus international development

Humanitarian aid versus international development
While humanitarian aid and international development are often talked about together, there are some important differences that are vital to understand if you are considering entering these fields.
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The Effects of the Ukrainian Conflict on Expats in Moldova

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The writer (left) and his wife (second from left) dressed for winter with friends in Moldova.
Who leaves the comfort and convenience of home to enter a conflict zone?
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Modern Moldova: The Small Country with a Big Heart

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The writer and his partner in Moldova.
Go ahead and admit it—you've probably never heard of Chisinau.
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You have a Masters degree. Can you talk to us about education as it relates to this field?

Doug tells us why he’s glad he did a Master’s immediately after his undergraduate degree.
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There’s a Catch-22 in international development work as far as needing experience to get a job and needing a job to get experience. Do you have any advice as far as that’s concerned?

Doug talks to us about reverse engineering job posting qualifications, and figuring out which stream of international work is for you.
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Are there certain skills or abilities that help to make someone successful in this field?

Doug identifies four skills you can develop to make yourself stand out, and make you a better employee in the field of international development.
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