There are lots of actions we can take to halt climate change and mitigate other environmental issues. But did you know that some approaches are way more helpful than others? This is the focus of this article – to show that if you strategize, you can do far more to … Read more
Climate change is very important, threatening harm on a huge scale. However, there are many barriers to solving it, and it’s also less neglected than some other important problems. As such, climate change can be a promising cause area to work in, but it may be particularly important to find … Read more
If you want to help improve the world, your job could be a great opportunity to do so. Maybe you’re looking for a nonprofit job that tackles a cause you care about. Maybe you’re searching for socially conscious companies to build your skills and career capital. Or maybe you’re just … Read more
How do you know if a job makes a difference? When looking for a job that “makes an impact,” you may run into quite a few positions that sound good but don’t make much of a difference in practice. For instance, you might find a job that tackles a big … Read more
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is a highly prestigious organization within India’s civil service, responsible for tasks such as creating and implementing policy, managing governmental funds, and aiding in other government functions at federal and state levels. There are lots of great things about becoming an IAS officer. For starters, … Read more
As its name suggests, opportunity cost refers to the cost of choosing one opportunity over others. This “cost” reflects the value you could have gained in all the options you didn’t pursue. It’s a helpful concept to keep in mind with complex decisions as it can highlight the comparative value … Read more
Recap If you’ve been following along with the guide, you’ve done quite a bit of thinking about your career. In part 1, we started to think about what it actually means to make an impact or do good in the world. This involved reflecting on different approaches to helping others, … Read more
Business is a highly sought-after degree subject, with degrees in the field making up almost 20% of degrees awarded in the US in 2019-20. There’s a range of specific types of business degrees with different focuses such as management, marketing, finance, logistics, and others. Based on our career research, we’ve identified … Read more
Are you completing a degree in biology and wondering about the best job options for when you graduate? Or are you just interested in starting a biology degree, but want to know more about the career paths it could be prepare you for? Based on research we’ve conducted on a … Read more
Journalism is a career path that carries the potential to make a large positive difference by shaping public discourse and shedding light on important topics. However, it’s also a competitive path that’s difficult to succeed in, and many journalistic roles might not offer good opportunities for positive impact. For someone … Read more
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