The past few years have undoubtedly shifted perspectives in the workforce, especially in how job-seekers and employees view companies’ commitment to social responsibility. According to a 2021 Business & Social Justice Study, “more than half (58%) of employees today say they hold their employer to a higher standard than other companies when it comes to addressing social justice issues and 43% say they are reconsidering their current job because their company is not doing enough to address social justice issues externally”.

4 CSR Job-hunting Resources to Consider

  1. Use LinkedIn to connect to mission centered work Join social impact groups such as: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recruiting, Strategy, Planning and DEI Related Jobs, Women in Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Social Responsibility CSR & Sustainable Development (Sustainability) – Development Crossing
  2. Network in Slack Communities to connect with peers and gain further knowledge of the CSR industry
    Purpose Chat is a Slack community dedicated to CSR, DEI, philanthropy, and employee engagement. Members consist of job-seekers to seasoned professionals in all of these industries. This space is a great way to gain valuable resources and broaden your network!
  3.  Save social impact job boards to check regularly for qualified leads
  4. 4. Consider CSR Career coachingOrganizations like Careers for Social Impact offer 1:1 consulting, resume building workshops and plenty of free webinars to provide you with as much knowledge as possible to land a job in the social impact industry. If you’ve exhausted your resources or are looking to take your job search to the next level, consider utilizing a CSR career coach or consultant group!

Read the full article about career planning in CSR by Sarah Hinson at Bright Funds.