3 steps for applying like a scientist and finding your next role

If you’ve recently lost your global development or social impact job, you’ll likely be facing a daunting prospect: landing your next role while staying true to your values in a highly competitive market.

You’ve also likely been inundated on LinkedIn with well-intentioned yet narrow advice, advocating that the job search is only about your mindset, or rewriting your CV to make applicant tracking systems happy.

According to career coaches Dan Freehling and Spencer Campbell, who offered insights into their approach to job searching during a recent digital event, this kind of advice can do more harm than good when not part of a more holistic strategy.

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