Pivotside Chat with Laura Sheehan: General Job-Searching Advice and Strategies

On February 10, 2026, Laura Sheehan (Georgetown University) spoke with the Pivot with Purpose community to refresh our memories about the key findings and tidbits experts have offered throughout our program to help us find our next opportunity.

Given the fundamental shifts in the international development sector over the past year, having a clear, effective job search strategy has never been more important.

Previously, Steve Dalton, author of The Job Closer and The 2- Hour Job Search, shared his proven two hour framework for landing your next job opportunity. That said, we imagine you may still have lingering questions: How many people should I contact per organization? How many organizations should I identify within an hour? And what are ways to organize them to avoid feeling overwhelmed? We’ve listened.

In this interactive Q&A session, Laura Sheehan answered any (and all!) questions about best practices for your job search strategy. We hope this refresher helps direct your job-searching efforts and assists in your transition to a new career!

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