Blogs

The PCDN will periodically publish blogs on our job board related to impact careers and opportunities. For hundreds of blogs on all things impact careers, jobs, resume and cover letter tips, trends and more please check out the main pcdn.global website and better yet consider joining our world-class Career Campus and/or subscribing to our Career Digest

Here are some key blogs to start with from PCDN.Global.

To PhD or Not to PhD: The Ultimate Guide to Your Impact Career

A comprehensive exploration of the value—and potential pitfalls—of a PhD for those seeking careers of impact, offering candid advice, diverse expert perspectives, and real-world examples to help readers make informed decisions about graduate study.
https://pcdn.global/tophdornot/

Impact Job Boards and Tips for 2025

A practical, up-to-date guide to 20+ leading global platforms for finding impact jobs, with field-tested advice on how to navigate these boards, tailor applications, and increase your chances of landing meaningful work in the social sector.
https://pcdn.global/impact-job-boards-and-tips-for-2025/

Connecting Global Changemakers: Your Guide to Top Social Impact Recruiters

An overview of the evolving social impact recruiting landscape, with a spotlight on 20+ global firms, practical recommendations for working with recruiters, and tips for standing out as a candidate in a rapidly changing sector.
https://pcdn.global/connecting-global-changemakers-your-guide-to-top-social-impact-recruiters/

Build the Skills for the Impact Careers of Today and the Future

Guides professionals on the most valued skills in the impact sector, how to develop them, and strategies to stay relevant as the field evolves.
https://pcdn.global/skills-for-impact-careers/

Top Skills for 2024 in the Social Impact Sector

Highlights the most in-demand competencies for social impact professionals, with actionable advice on building storytelling, agile learning, and other key abilities.
https://pcdn.global/top-skills-for-2024-in-the-social-impact-sector/

Essential Skills in 2023 to Land a Job in the Impact Sector

Identifies core competencies—both technical and behavioral—that hiring managers in the impact field are looking for, with practical tips on how to acquire and demonstrate them.
https://pcdn.global/essential-skills-in-2023-to-land-a-job-in-the-impact-sector/

Remote Social Impact Jobs: Unlocking Meaningful Work Anywhere in the World

Explores the benefits and challenges of remote roles in mission-driven organizations, offering insights into finding, applying for, and succeeding in location-flexible impact careers.
https://pcdn.global/remote-social-impact-jobs-unlocking-meaningful-work/

Is a Career Coach Really Necessary for Social Impact Professionals?

Discusses the value of career coaching at different stages of an impact career, helping readers assess if and when coaching could accelerate their professional growth.
https://pcdn.global/is-a-career-coach-really-necessary-for-social-impact-professionals/

How to Change the World Through Fellowships

A practical introduction to leveraging fellowships for social impact, with examples, advice on selecting the right program, and strategies for maximizing the experience.
https://pcdn.global/how-to-change-the-world-through-fellowships/

Top 10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Fellowship Experience

Offers clear, actionable guidance on how to maximize learning, networking, and career outcomes during a fellowship placement in the social sector.
https://pcdn.global/careerfellowshiptips/