About the event

When it comes to global development recruitment, the hiring process is often complicated and very competitive. On top of that, many professionals are unaware of the different norms and expectations involved in global development applications.

Recruiters receive hundreds — sometimes thousands — of applications for positions. So how can you stand out and make an all-important first impression?

Following the launch of our recruiter-approved CV templates, we’ll be hosting a CV and Cover Letter Masterclass to offer even more in-depth advice on how to make the best use of our CV templates and how to maximize your skills and experience to create a stand-out application.

Whether you’re brand new to the sector, considering a mid-career move, or with several years of experience under your belt, this event will help you to understand the nuances of writing a global development CV and cover letter.

During this event we will cover:


  • The key elements of a global development CV and cover letter, including recommended length and format.
  • How to make the best use of our recruiter-approved CV templates.
  • What recruiters are really looking for in CVs.
  • How to highlight your most relevant skills, experience, and career goals.
  • Tips for including development-specific keywords.
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The Speakers

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Moderator

Lucy Alvarez

Manager, Digital Marketing, Jobs and Recruitment
Devex
Lucy looks after digital marketing for the Jobs and Recruitment division at Devex and is based in Barcelona. Part of her portfolio is to find more creative and strategic ways to grow our jobs and recruitment services. This involves staying on top of evolving hiring trends in our sector and understanding how we can create more value for our members. Prior to joining Devex, Lucy worked as a content solutions manager, curating multi-platform marketing campaigns at Global — Europe’s largest radio and digital media organization.
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Heidi Arriola

Associate, Talent Solutions
Devex
Heidi is based in Manila, Philippines. She manages Devex’s CV writing services and oversees CV writing experts based in different parts of the globe. As part of the Talent Solutions team, she is involved in complex recruitment activities covering mid- to senior-level profiles for Devex’s partner organizations including international NGOs and multilateral development banks. Prior to joining Devex, Heidi provided recruitment support for the Office of the Deputy Director of Human Resources Management Department under the Central Bank of the Philippines.

Benjamin Salt

Recruitment Director
Chemonics
Ben Salt is the talent and recruitment director at Chemonics International’s United Kingdom Division. Ben oversees recruitment for international roles at the bidding stage and Chemonics’ portfolio of U.K. government-funded programs. With 13 years’ experience in the international recruitment field, Ben has worked across economic growth and trade, children’s health, governance, education, and climate change sectors. Ben has over seven years’ experience working in international development, focused on improving graduates’ access to the international development sector and championing diversity in hiring.

Chris Grogan

Talent Acquisition Manager
Crown Agents
Chris Grogan is the talent acquisition manager at Crown Agents, where he is responsible for all project and staff recruitment as well as project mobilization and contracts. He has been with Crown Agents for 18 months and before that worked at a large U.K.-based international development consultancy as a senior recruitment and HR business partner. Originally trained as an occupational psychologist, Chris moved into more mainstream human resources with roles at Sony and Gartner. He brings a broad range of HR experiences from various sectors.

Sandra Jennifer "Sandy" Cheeks

Squirrel
From the Surface
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Office Cat

Mouse Catcher
Quarantine land
And both of these, if one would tell the truth, were foreordained unto the holy place, where greatest Peter’s follower hath his seat. While on this quest, for which thou giv’st him praise, he heard the things which of his victory the causes were, and of the Papal Robe. The Chosen Vessel went there afterward, to bring thence confirmation in the faith, through which one enters on salvation’s path. But why should I go there, or who concedes it? I ’m not Aeneas, nor yet Paul am I; me worthy of this, nor I nor others deem. If, therefore, I consent to come, I fear lest foolish be my coming; thou art wise, and canst much better judge than I can talk.”

Office Cat

Mouse Catcher
Quarantine land
And both of these, if one would tell the truth, were foreordained unto the holy place, where greatest Peter’s follower hath his seat. While on this quest, for which thou giv’st him praise, he heard the things which of his victory the causes were, and of the Papal Robe. The Chosen Vessel went there afterward, to bring thence confirmation in the faith, through which one enters on salvation’s path. But why should I go there, or who concedes it? I ’m not Aeneas, nor yet Paul am I; me worthy of this, nor I nor others deem. If, therefore, I consent to come, I fear lest foolish be my coming; thou art wise, and canst much better judge than I can talk.”

Office Cat

Mouse Catcher
Quarantine land
And both of these, if one would tell the truth, were foreordained unto the holy place, where greatest Peter’s follower hath his seat. While on this quest, for which thou giv’st him praise, he heard the things which of his victory the causes were, and of the Papal Robe. The Chosen Vessel went there afterward, to bring thence confirmation in the faith, through which one enters on salvation’s path. But why should I go there, or who concedes it? I ’m not Aeneas, nor yet Paul am I; me worthy of this, nor I nor others deem. If, therefore, I consent to come, I fear lest foolish be my coming; thou art wise, and canst much better judge than I can talk.”

Office Cat

Mouse Catcher
Quarantine land
And both of these, if one would tell the truth, were foreordained unto the holy place, where greatest Peter’s follower hath his seat. While on this quest, for which thou giv’st him praise, he heard the things which of his victory the causes were, and of the Papal Robe. The Chosen Vessel went there afterward, to bring thence confirmation in the faith, through which one enters on salvation’s path. But why should I go there, or who concedes it? I ’m not Aeneas, nor yet Paul am I; me worthy of this, nor I nor others deem. If, therefore, I consent to come, I fear lest foolish be my coming; thou art wise, and canst much better judge than I can talk.”

Office Cat

Mouse Catcher
Quarantine land
And both of these, if one would tell the truth, were foreordained unto the holy place, where greatest Peter’s follower hath his seat. While on this quest, for which thou giv’st him praise, he heard the things which of his victory the causes were, and of the Papal Robe. The Chosen Vessel went there afterward, to bring thence confirmation in the faith, through which one enters on salvation’s path. But why should I go there, or who concedes it? I ’m not Aeneas, nor yet Paul am I; me worthy of this, nor I nor others deem. If, therefore, I consent to come, I fear lest foolish be my coming; thou art wise, and canst much better judge than I can talk.”

Office Cat

Mouse Catcher
Quarantine land
And both of these, if one would tell the truth, were foreordained unto the holy place, where greatest Peter’s follower hath his seat. While on this quest, for which thou giv’st him praise, he heard the things which of his victory the causes were, and of the Papal Robe. The Chosen Vessel went there afterward, to bring thence confirmation in the faith, through which one enters on salvation’s path. But why should I go there, or who concedes it? I ’m not Aeneas, nor yet Paul am I; me worthy of this, nor I nor others deem. If, therefore, I consent to come, I fear lest foolish be my coming; thou art wise, and canst much better judge than I can talk.”

Office Cat

Mouse Catcher
Quarantine land
And both of these, if one would tell the truth, were foreordained unto the holy place, where greatest Peter’s follower hath his seat. While on this quest, for which thou giv’st him praise, he heard the things which of his victory the causes were, and of the Papal Robe. The Chosen Vessel went there afterward, to bring thence confirmation in the faith, through which one enters on salvation’s path. But why should I go there, or who concedes it? I ’m not Aeneas, nor yet Paul am I; me worthy of this, nor I nor others deem. If, therefore, I consent to come, I fear lest foolish be my coming; thou art wise, and canst much better judge than I can talk.”

Office Cat

Mouse Catcher
Quarantine land
And both of these, if one would tell the truth, were foreordained unto the holy place, where greatest Peter’s follower hath his seat. While on this quest, for which thou giv’st him praise, he heard the things which of his victory the causes were, and of the Papal Robe. The Chosen Vessel went there afterward, to bring thence confirmation in the faith, through which one enters on salvation’s path. But why should I go there, or who concedes it? I ’m not Aeneas, nor yet Paul am I; me worthy of this, nor I nor others deem. If, therefore, I consent to come, I fear lest foolish be my coming; thou art wise, and canst much better judge than I can talk.”
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