“No one will ever complain that you write too well… I look back at stuff I wrote 20 years ago and cringe now. But if I didn’t write it, I would still be bad. You’re not learning unless you’re doing it.” How does someone break into the field of development … Read more
“Some people are quite skeptical about the transferability of skills you gain in medical school. But I think the fact that you’ve had to deal with situations of real significance for people’s lives and advocate for them means you’re building a unique skill of engaging with difficult issues and finding … Read more
“I usually give the advice to do other things first, because you can always come back. I think people are often more ready to complete a PhD after they’ve gone out and worked for a couple of years first… There’s certainly value in knowing who you are and what you … Read more
“There are some really interesting parts of operations work that I do. But I think people need to be very aware that no matter who you are, there’s gonna be a significant chunk of time doing things that aren’t interesting. Then you need to be able to grab onto the … Read more
Career decisions are big decisions—ones worth thinking carefully about. That’s why a lot of our top advice focuses on tools to help you plan and strategize your career to help the world. But let’s be honest. It’s much easier to think about your career in the abstract than to take … Read more
There are a lot of important problems worth tackling, but with just one career (and thus, limited time and effort) you can’t help every cause at once. So how do you decide what to work on? It’s natural to focus on a cause that you feel a personal connection to. … Read more
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? It’s a common interview question, usually answered with a polite but vague response that aligns with whatever job you’re applying for. But if you really think about it, do you have an idea of what your career will look like in 5 … Read more
When reflecting on pivotal moments in your past, it’s natural to spend some time thinking about the what if’s… What if I had moved to a different city instead of staying put? Would I be happier? What might have happened if I studied something different? How would my life look … Read more
If you’re going to buy a new car, you probably won’t just walk into a showroom and pick the first car that stands out. More likely, you’ll do some research: reading online forums, comparing models and features, finding something that checks all your boxes. Sure, it’s more effort, but you’ll … Read more
Forty years ago, scientists estimated there were 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe. Upon hearing this, you might think, wow, that’s a lot of galaxies. Today, some scientists estimate this number is actually closer to 2 trillion. Yet upon hearing this massive increase in estimates, you might have about … Read more
