How to advance your career in evaluation

Building a successful career in evaluation involves continuously strengthening your skills, expanding your networks, and gaining hands-on experience.

The following steps will be useful at any point in your career, although the specific actions you take will differ depending on your career stage and individual situation. Remember that continuous learning and adaptability are key to success in this field.

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  • Education, training, and learning events

    Building your skills in evaluation can take many forms, from formal academic programs to more flexible training sessions and workshops and conferences.

  • Self-directed learning

    There are many ways to support learning that don't involve formal courses.

  • Building a strong network

    Your network can help you access relevant information, create connections, and learn about job opportunities.

  • Sharing your work and experience

    Sharing your work and expertise with others in the evaluation community will help you expand your network and build your reputation as a competent evaluator.

  • Getting hands-on experience

    Experience in real-world situations will help you solidify your knowledge and competencies while learning from others.

  • Leveraging mentorship

    Mentors can play a vital role in shaping your career, offering personalised guidance, skill development, and valuable networking opportunities that can accelerate your growth as an evaluator.

  • Developing your job searching skills

    Just as practising evaluation requires specific skills, so does searching and securing jobs.

    Key skills that you will need to advance your career include:

  • Developing your consulting practice

    Starting your own consulting practice in evaluation can be a rewarding but challenging career path.

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    Advancing your career in evaluation involves continuously strengthening your skills, expanding your networks, and gaining hands-on experience. You can use the resources below throughout your career to help achieve your goals.

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