Careers in international development generally involve work in developing countries, the underlying goal being the improvement of living standards. Professional development practitioners include nongovernmental organizations, civil society organizations, private voluntary organizations and some private companies, and development projects may work with the public, civil or private sectors, using resources from developed countries to fund such projects. Due to increased funding in recent years, there has been tremendous growth in the number and kinds of organizations implementing projects-which means more available jobs. This Vault guide provides a thorough and insightful overview of this existing industry, describing the challenges of working in the field as well as the plentiful rewards-from the fulfillment of contributing to the public good and building sustainability to the opportunity to travel and live abroad. In This Guide: A discussion of industry trends, from the shift toward public/private partnerships to the emphasis on greater local capacity, and what those trends mean to a job hunter A discussion of the value of private sector experience in the nonprofit sector, and family and lifestyle considerations including language and travel A detailed look at education and experience needed, where to find opportunities and how the generalist career track compares to the specialist career track Vault (Vault.com) is the most comprehensive resource for career management and job search information, including insider intelligence on salaries, hiring practices and company cultures. Vault features thousands of company and university profiles, information on hundreds of occupations and industries, expert articles on wide range of workplace issues as well as jobs-related video, blogs and research tools. Vault publishes more than 120 online and print books, from the best-selling Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms to the Vault Guide to Schmoozing. The company's clients include Fortune 1000 advertisers and recruiters, top international universities and graduate schools - and 8 million consumers worldwide. Maintaining offices in New York, London, Mumbai, and Hong Kong, Vault was founded in 1996. Book jacket.