| Description |
283 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Path with a heart -- Overcoming social stigmas -- Change begins with a spark -- Turning angst to action -- Explore your options -- Navigate by choice or chance -- Jobs without borders -- The river keepers -- A step-by-step guide to getting started. |
| Summary |
"Many young people today are seeking something more--purpose, meaning, a cause. Compassionate Careers is filled with examples of people who have meaningful jobs in cause-focused organizations. These stories capture their spirit, intelligence, imagination, and heart. The book is an inspirational guide to finding purpose-driven work and offers advice to anyone who feels that sitting on the sidelines is just not enough. It includes: Stories from people of all walks of life who have jobs that make a difference, including Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, and Dave Matthews. Information on how to get started in a cause-focused career. An online assessment that identifies the type of organizational culture for which you are best suited. Exercises and resources for hands-on exploration of compassionate career opportunities. An old Yaqui Indian proverb reads, "If you have a choice of paths to take in life, take the path with a heart." Compassionate Careers will show you how"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"Compassionate Careers is filled with examples of people who have meaningful jobs in cause-focused organizations. These stories capture their spirit, intelligence, imagination, and heart. The book is an inspirational guide to finding purpose-driven work and offers advice to anyone who feels that sitting on the sidelines is just not enough"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-273) and index. |
| Subject |
Vocational guidance.
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Nonprofit organizations -- Employees.
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Social service.
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Community development.
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Humanitarianism.
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Community development. (OCoLC)fst00870818
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Humanitarianism. (OCoLC)fst00963578
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Nonprofit organizations -- Employees.
(OCoLC)fst01038890
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Social service. (OCoLC)fst01123192
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Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst01168579
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| ISBN |
9781601633590 (paperback) |
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1601633599 (paperback) |
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