{"id":28236,"date":"2021-12-16T09:49:58","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T08:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=28236"},"modified":"2026-04-03T13:30:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:30:54","slug":"employers-share-their-top-tips-for-forging-a-meaningful-career-in-international-relations-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/employers-share-their-top-tips-for-forging-a-meaningful-career-in-international-relations-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for meaningful career paths"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/span> 3<\/span> min read<\/span><\/span>\n

We’ve all felt uninspired. The difficulties of finding something fulfiling that still provides a good quality of life can be difficult\u2014and it’s specific to each person. However, if you’re searching for meaningful career paths which take you around the world, then we have a proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By studying the Master in International Relations<\/a> or the Master in International Development<\/a>, you’ll be lining yourself up for a career with positive impact at an international level. And while every possible career path requires some common characteristics like a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and flexibility, we can offer expert advice about what companies are looking for in this particular field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We talked to two employers, one from our own community, about the qualities they believe will set you on meaningful career paths that matter to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gonzalo Casta\u00f1eira, Head of People, Brand & Communications at Greenalia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For renewable energy provider Greenalia<\/a>, the impact of their operations is always at the forefront of their thinking. Producing wind, solar and biomass energy, they\u2019re highly conscious of the communities in which they operate. Their model offers transparency in environmental, social and governance sustainability as they seek to change mindsets in the transformation away from fossil fuels. Gonzalo says working for Greenalia, which has grown quickly from an ambitious startup, is always exciting. For him, it\u2019s the value that IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs<\/a> graduates bring that makes them attractive as prospective employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He says the institution\u2019s innovative and international approach produces people with exactly the qualities Greenalia are looking for, with high-quality training, international exposure and innovative teaching methods. Each of these qualities can give you access to meaningful career paths.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

As a result, those graduates add value to potential employers, he confirms. Greenalia is particularly looking for candidates with a desire to drive change and continuously push the sustainable agenda. They also seek strong leadership skills<\/a>\u2014candidates who can inspire teams and organizations in the pursuit of their mission, combining these qualities with creativity and innovation to challenge the status quo. Such candidates, he concludes, can be real dynamizers for organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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