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Compassionate Careers : : Making a Living by Making a Difference

Pryor, Jeffrey W. Book - 2015 331.702 Pr, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Business & Economics / Careers / Pryor, Jeffrey W 2 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 5 out of 5

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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.
"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.
"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.

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PUBLISHED
Pompton Plains, NJ : Career Press, [2015]
Year Published: 2015
Description: 283 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781601633590
1601633599

SUBJECTS
Vocational guidance.
Nonprofit organizations -- Employees.
Social service.
Community development.
Humanitarianism.