I have written many blogs, and produced many web pages, related to working abroad, including blogs on how to pursue a career with the United Nations. Here are most of my resources:
US Citizen? Planning a career in international humanitarian affairs? You might want to rethink it. (April 2026)
Advice for those looking to work abroad: choosing a second or third language (May 2026)
Movies I recommend if you want to do international aid work, foreign affairs or journalism abroad. (April 2026)
Working abroad is not always looked on positively when looking for a local job (April 2026)
The Upsides of Working for a UN Agency (May 2026)
What’s the future of international humanitarian development & foreign relations careers? (2025)
Webinar: Careers in International Development (2024)
Is it really *impossible* to break into humanitarian work?
Abilities you need to work in humanitarian development successfully
Résumé & Curriculum Vitae (CV) Advice for people looking to work in aid, relief and development.
Exactly what it looks like when I offer CV advice to an aspiring humanitarian aid worker.
In defense of skills over passion.
Isn’t my good heart & desire enough to help abroad?
Want to work internationally? Get involved locally.
You can volunteer to address the critical needs of refugees IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY.
Why qualified people get passed over for jobs.
And from a persona point of view:
- How I got my first job with the United Nations.
- What I did in Ukraine with the United Nations.
- What I did in Afghanistan for the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, via the United Nations.