Resources

Here are some of our favorite resources to support your job search. In addition to reviewing the resources here, we encourage you to subscribe to our email list to receive our monthly newsletter with curated articles, advice, and job leads, and to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook, where we share job search content and events.

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Recommended job search resources

  • Assessments: we recommend and use Gallup’s StrengthsFinder Top 5 assessment. It is low cost (just $20), easy to take online and will give you specific, actionable feedback on your strengths that can be very helpful in your job search. 
  • Websites: we recommend subscribing to or following a variety of career-related websites. Some of our favorites include The Muse, Idealist Careers, and Forbes Careers. Another great website for your job search is Jobscan, which helps you optimize your resume and cover letter for specific jobs.  
  • Books: check out Our 5 Favorite Job Search Books for some of our favorite career-related reading.

Networking and events

In addition to our events, check out the following resources to meet like-minded professionals:

  • Social Impact focused: Net Impact and the Impact Hub have chapters or locations in cities across the country and the world that organize frequent events. 
  • General: Eventbrite, Meetup, and Facebook are all good resources to find events and networking groups aligned to your areas of interest.