The Journey: 8. How to be a great humanitarian

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 CareerExplorer. “What Does a Humanitarian Do?” CareerExplorer, CareerExplorer, 19 Feb. 2021, https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/humanitarian/. SUMMARY: This career website takes time to introduce the profession and lifestyle of a humanitarian, then suggests ways to be a part-time humanitarian. Those exemples are great ways to be initiated to that field. Furthermost, after exploring how and why humanitarian do what they do, they provide information regarding the setting and work environnement in which a humanitarian usually works.

Duncan Duncan is the founder of Humanitarian Careers. With over 8 years experience in the aid industry across fifteen countries, et al. “17 Things That Make a Great Humanitarian.” Humanitarian Careers, 12 June 2021, https://humanitariancareers.com/make-great-humanitarian/. SUMMARY: Deep exploration of hard and soft skills required to be a great humanitarian. Each one is thoroughly explained with exemples of how that particular skill can be used in humanitarian setting and why it sets apart the great from most people. Many people skills are mentioned, but lots are also skills to be gained through practice and on the field experience.

Shulsinger, Tamar. “Building a Humanitarian Career: How to Find a Job You Love.” Northeastern University Graduate Programs, 12 Feb. 2021, https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/humanitarian-careers/.  SUMMARY: The article provides an overview of what is being a humanitarian and how to get there. Interesting informations include alternative studies and training that can be done to become a humanitarian , as formal training is not always the way to go. It also explored extracurriculars that can help shape a humanitarian and suggestions of careers in the field.

“We Asked Our Staff: What Does Being a Humanitarian Mean to You?” Mercy Corps, 18 May 2015, https://www.mercycorps.org/blog/what-does-being-humanitarian-mean SUMMARY: Mercy Corps is a leading humanitarian organization with workers in many countries. They have great experience in the field and their workers were happy to provide insight regarding what it truly means to be a humanitarian. Whilst the answer varies, common points such as empathy, open mindedness and a desire to help others can be identified.