08/22/2024

You see how these new Impact Jobs dropped into your inbox? Very demure, very mindful. The only thing that could possibly be more demure and mindful than that is actually applying for one.

Here's what we got on tap for you today

• Meme of the Week

• Article of the Week: Transitioning Into the Social Impact Industry? Follow THIS Advice

• New Job Opportunities

• Win of the Week: Postal Center International Gives Back to Children Fighting Cancer

• Bummer of the Week: Harley Davidson Backtracks on DEI Initiatives After Backlash

Meme of the Week

Article of the Week

Transitioning Into the Social Impact Industry? Follow THIS Advice

Whattup, job seekers, and happy almost weekend to you! Before you’re mentally sipping on bottomless mimosas at brunch with your BFFs, allow us to offer you some friendly career advice. If you’re trying to transition into the social impact industry after already having a career in a different industry, this one’s for you.

We know it ain’t easy to pick up and change careers, but we applaud your gusto. Plus, the world is gonna be a better place for the bada$$ work you’re about to do at your next job.

But how do you actually land that job if you don’t have experience in this industry? Don’t worry darling, just follow our advice below.

First things first, you need to focus on your transferable skills and leverage the h*ck out of them. What skills have you developed in your previous role/industry that you can use in your next one? It can be stuff like:

• Project management

• Public speaking

• Client relations

• Mentoring

• Sales strategy

• …you get the picture

You can highlight your transferable skills in two places on your resume: under the job description of your previous work experience and in the skills section. You can also mention them in every applicant’s favorite thing: your cover letter.

We recommend tailoring your resume and cover letter for each job application so that you can match your skills to role and give the hiring manager every reason to believe that you’re the right fit.

If there are gaps between your skills and what your dream career requires, take the time to learn the skills to make yourself more competitive. Courses, volunteer work, and freelance jobs can help you gain the experience you need.

Transitioning to a new industry is a big undertaking, but you got this. If Pam Beasley can go from receptionist to salesperson to office administrator, you can h*ckin do anything.

New Job Opportunities

Senior Analyst, Dairy Sustainability at Environmental Defense Fund - Remote (USA)

Senior Manager of Marketing Operations at BASTA - New York, NY (USA)

Chief Financial Officer at Academies of Math & Science - Arizona, USA (Hybrid/Remote)

Project Manager, Corporate Dairy Partnerships at Environmental Defense Fund - Remote (USA)

ESG Analyst at STAAR Surgical - Lake Forest, CA (USA)

Campaign Manager - Climate and Safe Energy Campaign at Waterkeeper Alliance - New York, NY (USA)

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