Cohort 1

Turn stressful job searching into a career roadmap that will help you become a master at the game of landing jobs in the impact sector.

Craig Zelizer, PhD


Changemaker, Angel Investor, Professor, Founder with 30+ Years Experience in the Social Impact Sector

Catalina Rojas, PhD.
 

Accelerate Your Social Impact Career

Don't think about your career in terms of just landing a job, as it is so much more. This cohort-based course is focused on giving you the tools for a successful career expedition. By understanding the market realities of the social impact space; organizing and optimizing your job search process; re-thinking the way you do application materials and leveraging your personal branding and networking skills this will radically improve the chances of landing the right next job and sustaining your career for the long-term. We know that is possible to change the world while making a living. Join us as we share everything we know about building a thriving career in the social impact space.

Because getting a job is so last year 


If you aren't hearing back from impact organizations; or landing interviews, but not getting an offer.

Been there done that. You have worked hard &amp; made money. But, now you want to leverage your skills to pivot to a impact career.

The world is in crisis. You would love to change the world while making a living.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

You will dive into an exploration of what you love, what you are good at, what you can get paid doing (and who is hiring), &amp; what is needed in this world that is in deep crisis.

Skills Are Key

Reality check. We can't look into a dark room. We turn on the lights to unravel who is funding what, areas of expansion and contraction in the social impact space and what employers seek in the impact sector.

Understanding the Market Realities  

Students will walk away with templates to organize and optimize their job search process. Equally important is you will learn where to find the jobs.

Preparation is everything


We share our combined 5 decades of expertise of what makes a social impact resume more likely to be selected for the Yes pile. We will also help you build an awesome cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Finally, you will learn why purpose driven networking is key.

Personal narrative & branding


How to excel at job interviews in the impact sector; when and how to negotiate effectively for salary and benefits and tips on how to vet organizations to ensure you land in a healthy working environment.

The Nuts and Bolts


Building a career is much more than landing your next job. Your career is the sum of your education, your networks &amp; continued upskilling.

 Winning at the game

We will explore throughout the course how to use AI Tools such as Chatgpt, to advance your career, improve your materials and save time.

AI & Your Impact Career

Participants in the course will also receive a one year membership to the PCDN Career Campus. Members received over 350 curated job &amp; fellowship, funding &amp; social entrepreneur&nbsp;opps monthly + ongoing support.

Access to a Global Community

Link your purpose, passion with impact as you map your career goals. Understand where the jobs are and how your skills fit the social impact marketplace.

Basecamp.  Mapping your skills to fit the market.


Build a winning resume based on PCDN's five-part framework.Discover what makes a compelling cover letter.

Equip yourself.  Build Incredible Application Materials. 


Your materials are ready, it's time to engage with employers, peers and colleagues. Why relational networking is the key to succeeding in the Impact world.

Venturing Out. Build a Network for Good


Your career portfolio consists of an improved resume, a compelling cover letter and a much engaging <a href="http://linkedin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> profile. You will practice interviewing for success; how to be your own advocate in the process (salary, benefits, and remote work options). Lastly, learn how to vett potential employers and their work cultures.

Peak.  It's the journey not the destination  

Course syllabus

Senior expert in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, US

Legal Professional based in Africa with 8+ years of experience 

Former Chief of Staff, Latin American Leadership Academy

Director, Future 500, Previously at  Coordinator of Student Success and Career Services, Kroc School, University of San Diego

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We will meet for four course sessions each Wednesday starting September 18

Wednesday

We will have three open office hours sessions on September 26, October 10 &amp; 17 to provide as much customized support as possible through reviewing materials, answering additional questions and more.

Office Hours

Course schedule

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Active hands-on learning

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Interactive and project-based

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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