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JennLishansky

October 7,2019 at 11:35PM UTC

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MilanOctober 24,2019 at 3:50PM UTC
Hi! I joined this group because I'm starting out in UX/UI design and I'd like to pivot my job search to the social impact field. I'd like to connect with women who are in this field and can give me some advice on getting started!
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JennLishanskyOctober 24,2019 at 3:59PM UTC
Hi Milan! You're in the right place - that's what we are all about. Here are two free resources from our org all about how to make a social impact career change:
https://socialimpactcareerchange.com/
https://events.genndi.com/register/818720503324746744/45467174e2
Happy to discuss other resources! DM message me if you like or email me at Jenn@besocialchange.com
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JennLishanskyOctober 28,2019 at 3:55PM UTC
Hi Kristen - I hear you with the strong male personalities - I used to deal with that a lot in my old jobs.
If you're based in NYC, check out our calendar of events ... in November, we're launching the 2020 calendar which includes a lot on DEI and more. www.besocialchange.com/calendar
Any one else in the group have good resources they'd like to share?
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anon3961November 10,2019 at 11:06PM UTC
I am an experienced software developer, most recently back end and automated testing, but I have done many things. I am seeking to get paid to accomplish something beyond making very rich people even richer. For example, I am interested in the intersection of technology and medicine, such as a hospital that wants to integrate their food service and in patient drug delivery to better handle drugs that should be taken with food, or somebody who wants to mine medical data to detect interactions between more than one drug at a time. I live in the suburbs northwest of Boston, and would really prefer a purely virtual position. I am seeking advice on how to best find this kind of position.
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JennLishanskyNovember 12,2019 at 3:17PM UTC
Hi Anon, Thanks for writing!! I hear you regarding wanting to make the shift from making the rich, richer to more purpose and meaning.
The key to finding your next position, regardless of sector, is networking. Our CEO is launching an online course this week all about how to make that shift. Sign up here for updates: https://socialimpactcareerchange.com/
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Kelli FemriteFebruary 10,2020 at 2:13PM UTC
Hi
I took interest in this group because I'm searching for a new career, and I'd love to explore social impact careers. I've been in the private sector at a corporation for 9 years. I'm ready to take on a challenging role that impacts a social cause.
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