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Social Impact Jobs July 2013

Social Impact Jobs July 2013



Working in the education field has never been for the faint of heart—whether on the frontlines as a classroom teacher, or behind the scenes; working the field takes passion, drive, and commitment. But we’ve also seen a lot of shake-up in the industry recently. With the rise of massive open online courses (MOOC) and other new tech disruptors, the entire sector is being reexamined.



Investing in Yourself May be One of Surest Routes to Social Change

Investing in Yourself May be One of Surest Routes to Social Change



The most influential, and happiest, agents of change have a valuable lesson to teach: self-concern is as essential as your desire to help others.



Could Your Family Hold a Clue to Help you Find Your Purpose?

Could Your Family Hold a Clue to Help you Find Your Purpose?



This story is part of Heart at Work, a monthly series produced by Idealist.org and Echoing Green, in which we tilt the spotlight towards everyday people doing extraordinary work that makes the world a better place. Read more.



Find Your Moment of Obligation

Find Your Moment of Obligation



In my experience, the most successful world changers have all had what I call a Moment of Obligation. This moment frequently becomes their North Star—the memory that guides them on their journey, and keeps them going when all seems dark.



Social Impact Jobs April 2013

Social Impact Jobs April 2013



Whether you feel settled or not, your current employment situation does not have to determine your future. I have spoken to many people of all ages with career paths that initially seemed less than linear. They have bounced from the private sector to local government to non-profit and back. While some see this as “job jolting,” I encourage them to take a deeper look—there is often a connection beneath the surface. Read more.



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