Your Guide to Career Paths in the Social-Impact Space

Some professions have a straightforward career path—you study pre-med in college, then go to medical school, then do your residency, and then you’re a doctor. Or you go to college, then law school, do a summer internship, and then start …

By Peter Krause
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Research: Why Employees Accept Lower Pay at Mission-Oriented Companies

Written by Insiya Hussain, Marko Pitesa, Stefan Thau, and Michael Schaerer

In an amusing episode of the HBO sitcom Silicon Valley, one awkward startup founder after the other pitches their company by proclaiming that it “makes the world a better place.” …

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‘Green jobs are on the rise, and the upward trend isn’t likely to change in the coming years’

Written by Ramona Schindelheim

The economy is getting greener and that is creating job and career opportunities all across the nation. Green jobs are not new, but as more and more businesses are addressing their own impact on the environment and …

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Building Your Personal and Professional Brand — and a Better World! — with Social Media

Energy and sustainability professionals and influencers Doria Brown and Arielle King recently visited Dartmouth to host a workshop on exploring how social media can help us access communities and networks that lead to meaningful and creative work. Read about their tips, tricks, and ethos in this piece by the Irving Institute!

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Exploring Energy and Climate Careers

It’s hard to imagine a more dynamic and critical profession than energy and climate – and young talent with diverse backgrounds and skills are in high demand. These workforces are undergoing rapid expansion.  There are so many possibilities to contribute to a greener, more sustainable, more equitable future with a career in climate and energy that it might feel a little overwhelming! The Irving Institute is here to help you navigate your climate and energy career journey – read their tips to get you started!

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