There is a difference between “finding a job” and engaging in good work or developing a rewarding career. The great British economist, E.F. Schumacher, wrote a book called Good Work about this topic. According to Schumacher, good work should...
- …provide the worker with a decent living (food, clothing, housing)
- …enable the worker to perfect their natural gifts & abilities
- …allow the worker to be useful to other people
Resources for Writing a Cover Letter and Resume
- What is a Cover Letter
- Cover Letters that Work
- Successful Cover Letters
- Standard Business Letter Format
- Five things that are wrong with our cover letter!
- Resume Suggestions
- Resume Example I
- Resume Example II
And for some thoughts on the “elevator pitch”
An elevator speech is a short “pitch” you might want to be prepared for in the case that an opportunity suddenly arises and you need to present yourself or an idea to a decision maker quickly.
Links to lists of jobs and internships!
You may find the following articles useful:
- Ethics at Work
- Beyond a Job: Doing The Great Work
- The Changing Nature of Work
- The Post-Job Economy
- Holistic Goal Workbook
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