“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
It covers a wide range of advice, and is likely to be among the most comprehensive sources you’ll be able to find about this topic from an impact-focused perspective. It’s the result of considerable internal research, and we’re grateful to the Mathias Kirk Bonde, Patrick Stadler, Ranil Dissanayake, and Sam Anschell … Read more
Work in communications can play a critical role in an organization’s success—if it’s done well. Through activities like growing brand awareness, raising funds, attracting customers, and persuading decision-makers, communications professionals can amplify the work done by the rest of the organization. Because of this, a career in communications can be … Read more
How can you make the most difference in the fight against climate change? That’s the question this article aims to answer, driven by one surprising insight: that some approaches to combating climate change are much more effective than others. For example, did you know that by donating just $100 to … Read more
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’re fortunate enough to have a choice in what you do for work, your career can be an incredibly impactful way to help others. Maybe you’re searching for socially conscious companies to build your skills and career capital. Or maybe you’re just looking for a job you enjoy that … 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
