Briefly discuss about the first step of your job search process?

With input from career experts and industry professionals, we've developed the following six-step process designed to help you land an impact job.

Step 1: Reflect

Ask yourself: What causes are you passionate about?

On the flip side, issues that make you angry or upset can also offer a path to making change.

What do you value in a job?

Do you care most about salary or prestige? The ability to make an impact on a larger community? Or maybe work-life balance is most important to you.

What type of work energizes you?

Think about the activities that make you lose track of time or provide a deep sense of satisfaction. This can be a good starting point for thinking about what job function might be best-suited to you.

Additional resources: Echoing Green has developed some additional questions for self-reflection and self-assessments such as MBTI can provide useful insight as well. Many schools’ career centers can provide access to these resources and assistance interpreting the results.