I care deeply about making an impact in the animal welfare space. I have a background as a vet (small animals), and I’m pivoting towards EA-aligned roles — ideally in research or think tank settings. I would also be open to other suggestions. I often find the roles advertised are quite senior (e.g. project manager or director), and I struggle to see how I can bridge the gap between my clinical experience and the kind of experience these roles seem to require.
Beyond the common advice around networking or browsing job boards, are there concrete ways to become competitive for these roles? For example, are there skills or kinds of experience that are particularly valued but often overlooked by applicants coming from adjacent sectors like clinical practice? Or are there entry-level roles or fellowships in the space that might not be widely advertised?
And are there mistakes you commonly see from applicants — where they have the right potential or values, but don’t frame their background in the right way?
thank you so much Evan!
thank you so much Judith!
Hi, thank you so much for being here.
I care deeply about making an impact in the animal welfare space. I have a background as a vet (small animals), and I’m pivoting towards EA-aligned roles — ideally in research or think tank settings. I would also be open to other suggestions. I often find the roles advertised are quite senior (e.g. project manager or director), and I struggle to see how I can bridge the gap between my clinical experience and the kind of experience these roles seem to require.
Beyond the common advice around networking or browsing job boards, are there concrete ways to become competitive for these roles? For example, are there skills or kinds of experience that are particularly valued but often overlooked by applicants coming from adjacent sectors like clinical practice? Or are there entry-level roles or fellowships in the space that might not be widely advertised?
And are there mistakes you commonly see from applicants — where they have the right potential or values, but don’t frame their background in the right way?
Any input appreciated, thank you!