How to structure your job search (without losing your mind)

Applying for jobs can feel like a full-time job on its own. The process can be overwhelming, especially when it takes dozens—or even hundreds—of applications to land the right opportunity. Without a clear strategy, it’s easy to get discouraged or lose track of your progress. Here’s how to prioritize applications, … Read more

Economic Growth: An Impact-Focused Overview

Economic growth has transformed the world. Over the past two centuries, growth has been a driving force behind longer lives, improved health, better education, and countless innovations that have reshaped how we live and work.  At its core, economic growth means that a country is producing more goods and services—things … Read more

Mental Health: An Impact-Focused Overview

It’s easy to overlook just how much mental illness can affect a person’s life. For those with severe conditions, the challenges can be truly debilitating. But even milder mental health struggles can take a real toll, making everyday life harder in ways that aren’t always obvious.  Right now, hundreds of … Read more

AI Safety and Governance: A Guide to High Impact Careers

The last several years have seen a rapid increase in the capability of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Over the coming decades, there are likely to be even more significant advances in this technology. This could drastically change society—both for the better and for the worse.  This path profile will cover … Read more

From Civil Service to Starting a Charity: An Interview With Joel Tan

“Doing something unconventional—where there’s no immediate reward and success might only come after a long time (if at all)—can be a strong indicator that you’re suited for entrepreneurship. It often means pursuing projects that others might see as a waste of time or a long shot, yet doing so anyway … Read more

Effective Giving: Change the World in Any Career

Imagine you’ve been given $5,000 to make the world a better place. How are you going to spend it?  This isn’t an easy decision – there are many charities out there that could benefit from your donation. However, some charities are truly excellent. These top charities can achieve many times … Read more

Introduction to AI Safety

Why might someone who wants to improve the world focus their efforts on AI safety? And what reasons do we have to think AI could be particularly unsafe? The field of artificial intelligence has made rapid advancements in recent years—so much so that ‘AI’ has become a catchall buzzword for … Read more

The ITN Framework: A Simple Framework to Assess Impact

The ITN framework is a tool used to compare cause areas based on three key factors: Importance (how much progress in the cause would improve the world), Tractability (how easy it is to make progress in that area), and Neglectedness (how few resources are already dedicated to it). This simple … Read more

Fundraising: A Guide to High-Impact Careers

Every organization needs funding to operate, especially those aiming to make a large-scale impact. For nonprofits, this funding usually comes from individuals and organizations willing to donate. Fundraisers are tasked with reaching out to these potential donors, building relationships with them, and inspiring them to contribute to their organization. Through … Read more