Possible Avenues for the Values-Driven Pro

There are a number of avenues to explore when thinking about a values-driven career path. Job seekers who want to pursue this path might consider:

- Joining a for-profit enterprise that is known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives and has created an organizational culture that supports the values-driven professional.

- Pursuing a career in corporate social responsibility and/or sustainability to help organizations “walk the talk” as they become “good neighbors” in their communities, for their employees, and for their customers.

- Reframing your current career to incorporate more activities that speak to your values which might include mentoring, training others, or providing additional support to your “clients” for an enriched customer experience.

- Consulting or teaching organizational best practices to emerging leaders, social-ventures, existing non-profits and government agencies as well as corporations that are committed to addressing the growing challenges in our society.

- Becoming a social-entrepreneur by starting or joining a social-venture that has crafted a mission beyond merely making a profit.

- Applying skills and talents developed in the for-profit sector to government and non-profit roles as both sectors continue to grow and evolve and require more advanced skills and abilities.

- Embarking on a significant career change where there is growing demand for qualified professionals to make a difference (i.e., healthcare, education, social services, alternative energy, environmental, etc.).

- Exploring opportunities within the government as demand for talented professionals will continue to increase in response to the change in administration, the retirement of many current government employees, and the redirection of many of the administrations initiatives.

- Enrolling in further education in management at any number of programs for Socially-Responsible MBAs, Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, Education, or Public Health to name a few.