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Meet Dr. Jo Abbot
Jo Abbot founded and heads up Horizons Careers. She is British, educated to PhD level, and has over 30 years experience in academia, not for profit and international development & diplomacy. Jo has held senior roles in the British government and with major international organisations, living and working in the UK and seven African countries. Her international expertise means clients can unlock a global career with purpose, whether for the public, charity or private sector. She is passionate about helping women get back to work after a career break bringing up children.
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Horizons Careers has worked with clients from, or helped clients land jobs or get promoted within, key global and African organisations including:
Available Courses
Fresh Horizons
8 week online programme to help women get back to work in South Africa
Helping women take ownership of their career and regain confidence for the workplace.Â
Join our 8-week back to work programme.
FutureReady
8 week programme for 16-20 years old in Zimbabwe
Equipping young people with skills and tools to discover their ambitions and confidently make informed choices about their future.
Learn more below.
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1-on-1 Career Coaching
*From June 2024, I am not taking new clients. Existing clients can email me for an appointment*
Work with your coach at a time and frequency that suits you. Schedule time with Jo if you are looking for career coaching and insights e.g. to re-think you career, perform better at work, build your dossier (CV and LinkedIn), prepare applications or practise for interviews.Â
International Development Career Coaching
If you work in international development, then look no further. Jo has over 30 years experience in international development policy, programmes and research, and uniquely combines this with career coaching expertise.
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