Build a Career for Positive Social Impact
28mGeneral2023-03-08
Authors

Nick Martin
CEO at TechChange and Educator
Course details
Are you looking to make a positive social impact with your career? In this course, Nick Martin shows you how to do just that. He first guides you through a reflection on the positive social impact you would like to make on the world through your work, either through a social impact career, or by making more of a positive social impact with your current role. Nick then shows how you can transition into specific social impact roles by evaluating your values, experiences, and transferable skills, engaging your network and LinkedIn, and considering your boundaries and needs to thrive in your career. He takes you through different sectors—including NGOs, government organizations, and private companies—where you can make a positive social impact, and shares specific tips and strategies for moving into these sectors.
Skills covered
Talent ManagementHuman ResourcesLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - The nature of work is changing
1. Defining Your Positive Social Impact
- 02 - Understanding the three Ps
- 03 - Starting your journey with six questions
2. Aligning Your Values and Assets with the Market
- 04 - Auditing your values, experiences, and skills
- 05 - Mapping and making use of your network
3. Navigating the Employer Landscape
- 06 - Social impact at companies - CSR, ESG, and DEIB
- 07 - Tips for social impact careers at companies
- 08 - Social impact at foundations and NGOs
- 09 - Tips for social impact careers at foundations and NGOs
- 10 - Social impact with governments and multilaterals
- 11 - Tips for careers with governments and multilaterals
Conclusion
- 12 - Considering alternative ways to make a positive impact
- 13 - The future of positive social impact careers