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Any last tips?

Nathan tells us the one thing he is complemented on the most and what’s really helped him in his career.

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Can you talk to us about networking and how it applies to this sector?

Nathan says networking in this sector won’t get you the job, but it can get you on the right track.

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Are there any common mistakes you see people make when trying to get into this sector?

Nathan says take risks, and don’t look too closely at “chances for success.”

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You have an LLM, and legal background. Do you think it helped you? Are there certain subjects that will serve someone better in this field?

Nathan’s co-workers have backgrounds working in delivery for Fed-Ex and DHL, but also in accounting, activism, and the oil and gas sector.

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Can you talk to us about getting your foot in the door in this sector?

Nathan admits the Catch-22 of getting work in humanitarian field, and gives his best tips on getting around it.

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What tips do you have for someone who is about to undertake this work?

Nathan talks about the fine line between dealing with gruesome realities and becoming desensitized to them.

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What about some more common, everyday challenges?

Nathan talks about the reality of being “the rich guy” in a population that makes $1 a day.

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Can you tell us about the challenges of this job? You must have some stories.

We can bet your Sundays aren’t as eventful as Nathan’s. He talks to us about meeting with the leader of an armed rebel group.

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What’s an average week like at the ICRC?

Nathan talks to us about the field work and cases involved with being a protection delegate.

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Looking back, what do you think got you the position?

Ten thousand people apply for this position every year, and only 100 are accepted. Nathan gives us some insight on being in the 1%.

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Tell us about how you, specifically, got your position with the ICRC.

Nathan gives us insight into the internal training at the International Committee of the Red Cross, and his year-long recruitment process.

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How does one go about getting in their foot in the door at the ICRC?

Nathan breaks down what the ICRC is looking for and process of getting in.

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Any last tips?

Can you talk to us about networking and how it applies to this sector?

Are there any common mistakes you see people make when trying to get into this sector?

You have an LLM, and legal background. Do you think it helped you? Are there certain subjects that will serve someone better in this field?

Can you talk to us about getting your foot in the door in this sector?

What tips do you have for someone who is about to undertake this work?

What about some more common, everyday challenges?

Can you tell us about the challenges of this job? You must have some stories.

What’s an average week like at the ICRC?

Looking back, what do you think got you the position?

Tell us about how you, specifically, got your position with the ICRC.

How does one go about getting in their foot in the door at the ICRC?

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