How to get a job at an impact startup
Looking for a more meaningful job? Here's a guide on how to find (and more importantly, land) a role at a company that’s making real change.
Looking for a more meaningful job? Here's a guide on how to find (and more importantly, land) a role at a company that’s making real change.
Looking for a more meaningful job?
With 62% of millennials wanting to work for a company that makes a positive impact, you’re not alone in your search.
But once you’ve found your dream role, how do you seal the deal?
We've put together a guide on how to find (and more importantly, land) a role at a company that’s making real change.
Before we dive in, it’s important to remember that ANYONE can use their job to make a positive impact on the planet. Whether you’re a sustainability officer, an engineer or a marketing manager, there’s an impactful role for everyone.
Think about what you care about most.
Is it fighting climate change? Democratising the finance industry? Advocating for policy changes?
Whatever you’re passionate about, there’s a Job For Good that aligns with those values. If you’re unsure, check out our guide to the different impact areas for some inspo.
It’s important to choose wisely, as research from our Confido teammates shows that strong value alignment is the number one thing that impact founders look for when hiring. Check out the video to hear Sanjay Lobo MBE, Founder of onHand, explain why it is so key.
Once you know which impact area (or areas) you want to focus on, it’s time to dig a bit deeper. Firstly, make a list of the companies in those impact areas you would love to work with.
Once you have your list, we recommend looking at:
What stage those companies are and how big the team is
Where the company is based
What the company culture is like
Once you’ve done some snooping, start your search! As well as keeping an eye on the companies on your list, keep looking for roles at similar organisations.
On Jobs For Good you can filter your search by impact area, as well as by job title and location, so it’s easier than ever to find a meaningful role.
Our impact areas include:
🤑 Ethical Capital / Finance jobs
🥕 Food, Agriculture & Water jobs
🐋 Marine & Land Conservation jobs
♻️ Responsible Consumption & Production jobs
Think there’s another impact area we should include? Let us know – we'd love to hear from you! Drop us a note, here.
You can also sign-up for weekly updates so you get the freshest roles straight to your inbox.
While you’re searching, keep building your skills.
The startup space is exploding with impact startups, and startups value people with a broad set of skills. Being in a smaller team means mucking in and jumping on projects that you might not necessarily have worked on before. So, focus on developing your skills and flexible ways of working.
But what about if you’re looking to make a drastic career change? Say, if you want to move from the corporate world to a charity, as an example.
While you’ll still have many transferable skills to bring to the table, try to find some volunteering experience to show your dedication. It’ll also be a good taster for you, to make sure it is the right move for you.
You’ve found the perfect role, great! Now it’s time to nail that application.
The key things to remember are to...
What are you waiting for? Head to Jobs For Good to start your search and discover over 1,000 live jobs waiting for mission-driven candidates.
If you liked the video of Sanjay, check out Craig Turner’s podcast, Founders For Good.