Tags: making a difference
By Eugenie Harvey
Along with David Robinson, I developed and launched We Are What We Do - a new global movement which aims to inspire people to use simple everyday actions to change the world. More
Careershifter question
By Anonymous on 16 July 2007 at 00:00
I feel to some extent that I have a job that a lot of people on your website would love. It’s a job that ‘makes a difference’ – it involves a certain element of glamour and excitement I guess, and the people across the organisation are passionate and inspiring. But I don’t think that it’s what I want to do.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Sonia Lakshman on 7 August 2007 at 15:40 in ShiftSurgeries
Something that was important to us, or that we were passionate about in the past may suddenly seem to no longer hit the spot...When this happens it takes IMMENSE COURAGE to admit it. Here are some questions to ask yourself when you get to this stage.
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By Selina Barker on 18 April 2007 at 22:03 in ShiftLogs
What if all this running around trying to save the planet doesn't make the blindest bit of difference? What if at the end of my life I meet the big guy in the sky and he says 'nice try Selina but the whole point was to enjoy yourself you muppet'? More
By Lisa Mitchell
What do we mean by purpose? How can you live more purposefully in your life? Lisa Mitchell gives some suggestions on where to start.What do we mean by purpose? How can you live more purposefully in your life? Lisa Mitchell gives some suggestions on where to start. More
By Anne Emerson
If you want to be a teacher, do as much classroom observation as possible in different schools to get an idea of what kind of teacher you want to be. More
By Satu Kreula
If you are considering shifting into the not-for-profit sector, here are some questions for you to think about. They have been compiled from contributions of people who have already made the jump from corporate to NFP.If you are considering shifting into the not-for-profit sector, here are some questions for you to think about. They have been compiled from contributions of people who have already made the jump from corporate to NFP. More
By Satu Kreula
Do you wish you could have a job where you could be making some sort of difference, but you like you comforts too? Are you worried it may be too ambitious to have the cake and eat it too? It is possible and you shouldn’t be listening to whoever says that it is too much to ask for.
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By Lisa Mitchell
Lisa, our resident ShiftDoctor and professional life coach explores what fulfilment means and looks at the kind of questions you need to ask yourself to find it.Lisa, our resident ShiftDoctor and professional life coach explores what fulfilment means and looks at the kind of questions you need to ask yourself to find it. More
By Sam Smith
Don't be afraid - much better to spend two to three years over making a career change than doing something that doesn't interest you any more for another 30. More
By Rachel Thomasson
My advice would be to volunteer or have work experience in a charity prior to moving sectors to show your motivation. More
