“New guides on how to (actually) get a job” by Probably Good

A lot of our content focuses on helping people figure out how to have a positive impact through their careers. But for many, the key challenge isn’t deciding what to do—it's how to actually land a job that lets them do it. The practical side of job hunting comes with plenty of challenges: figuring out which roles to apply for, overcoming the perceived awkwardness of networking, actually landing interviews and escaping the limbo of never hearing back. And while there's no shortage of advice out there, sifting through it to find something genuinely useful can be frustrating and time-consuming. To make this easier, we’ve put together a series of guides on the nuts and bolts of job hunting, designed for both early-career professionals and those making a career pivot. Our main How to Get a Job Guide walks through the key steps of the job hunt and links [...] --- First published: March 27th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/hxFxjtBQtWpoZ8Xbj/new-guides-on-how-to-actually-get-a-job --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.