Compassionate careers
Subtitle: making a living by making a difference
By: by Jeffrey W. Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 283
ISBN-13: 9781601633590
Subjects: Community development; Vocational guidance; Social service; Humanitarianism; Nonprofit organizations; Employees
Description: "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"--

"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"--
Notes: "New Page books, a division of the Career Press, Inc."

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Path with a heart; title: Overcoming social stigmas; title: Change begins with a spark; title: Turning angst to action; title: Explore your options; title: Navigate by choice or chance; title: Jobs without borders; title: The river keepers; title: A step-by-step guide to getting started.