Stepping into Consulting

By Ruth Sando I have recently (2017) retired after a long career in private industry, working both as an employee and an outside consultant. After earning my Ph.D., I spent over 20 years in the financial services industry (in banking and insurance), and then for five years was a senior international housing finance manager before…

Getting Started in International Consulting

by Laurie Krieger I have consulted internationally in health, gender, policy, research, and even once in irrigation (that was weird). Here are some tips for getting started: Use your networks; in international work, people are hired through whom they know. Carefully research how much consultants get paid by the organization or donor for whom you…

International Development Consulting

Entry Points for Anthropologists in International Development Consultingby Mari Clarke Experience working in development organizations is very important: the more the better.  If paid opportunities are not immediately available, you can volunteer, pursue internships, or assist in university-based international development contracts. Your resume must reflect experience and expertise relevant to development work.  Begin with your resume with…