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Comment on Want a CSR Job? Read This First. by Janice Parsons

Janice Parsons — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:55:16 +0000

This is such a great post. It’s very challenging bringing a new perspective to the oldest profession; commerce. Change is unknown and usually unproven. As the executive said to me, ” I don’t know what I like. But I know what I like when I see it.”
Each one of you needs to bring your best game to every job. It’s true what you say, you might not get there going through the front door, but once you prove yourself, your self will prove of value.
Good luck to you and your fellow MBA’s. The benefits you bring to business is finding its place as you speak.
Yes, I’m your proud mom, but I’m also a tough business person!
xoxox

Comment on Want a CSR Job? Read This First. by Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:23:16 +0000

Hi Marcus, you’re right – there are definitely CSR opportunities out there (and trust me, I’m looking for them!). But I also agree that job seekers need to find opportunities to do work that they enjoy, at companies they respect – which in many cases means taking a non-CSR job to start. But from what I hear, getting your foot in the door is 90% of the battle – once on the inside, internal candidates tend to have a great shot at any CSR jobs that come up (or even creating their own).
Thanks for as always for your input!

Comment on Want a CSR Job? Read This First. by Marcus Chung

Marcus Chung — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:38:37 +0000

Don’t despair! There are still opportunities out there…

From my experience, as CSR functions mature, they need more specialized employees. Like an IT specialist with CSR interest or a specialized communicator to help with CSR comms.

This also reinforces the need for more CSR professionals who come from “the business” (I HATE how people differentiate CSR from the rest of the business, but this is how people describe the work at many companies.), so make sure you enter a non-CSR role you’re passionate about – because you may be doing it for many years later within a CSR department.

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Comment on Want a CSR Job? Read This First. by Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:54:59 +0000

Hi Leslie, thanks for your comment. And you’re so right – you have to remain positive and open to whatever comes your way. If sustainability is your passion, focus on it and find ways to make yourself as competitive as you can when it comes to your internship and job search.

I think my only reminder to you would be to make sure you also find a business function that you enjoy and you’re good at – and focus on that just as much as your sustainability coursework. Who knows what’ll happen with the CSR job market in the next few years – but my sense is the best CSR managers are the ones who truly understand the business they’re in (not to mention who have that business experience under their belts). The CSR job can always be a goal, but it’s important to be realistic that it might not come right after graduation.

Then again – what do I know?! I’m still looking for a CSR job myself, so we’ll see! Good luck in school and thanks for your comment.

Comment on Want a CSR Job? Read This First. by Leslie Back

Leslie Back — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:38:39 +0000

As a sustainable MBA student (will be second masters degree) starting later this month, yes, this gives me pause. But, I am keeping the faith-sharpening the skills and remaining open to ALL kinds of possibilities. Let the adventure begin. Thanks for a great post!

Leslie Back
http://twitter.com/lback63

Comment on Want a CSR Job? Read This First. by uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:16:23 +0000

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Comment on Eating Seasonal (and Sustainable) by Sam Davidson

Sam Davidson — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:12:17 +0000

Thanks for this resource – the calendar is great! Here’s a link to a site that shows you what’s in season by state in the US:

http://www.nrdc.org/health/foodmiles/

Comment on What Yoga Can Teach Us About Sustainability by Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:41:40 +0000

Hi Courtney, thanks so much for your thoughts and I’m so glad you enjoyed my post. It’s a fun exercise to take two seemingly-unrelated things and compare and contrast this way – and yet the more I thought about it, the more overlap I found!

Thanks for visiting The Changebase and good luck with your yoga (and sustainability!) practice!
-Ashley

Comment on What Yoga Can Teach Us About Sustainability by Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:32:57 +0000

As someone with a growing passion for both yoga and sustainability, I really enjoyed your post. I think you make a great point in that both practice areas are not about “winning the race”- rather, they are about being mindful and striving for continual improvement. Very interesting to compare the two practices!

Thanks,
Courtney