The other people who were good fits but weren’t hired might do something less impactful over the next two years, but I think it’s still unclear whether their career will be less impactful in the longer term. There are lots of jobs with quality training and management that could teach you a lot in the two years you would’ve been a campus specialist. I would encourage everyone who’s applying to be a campus specialist to also apply to some of those jobs, and think carefully about which to pick if offered both.
Some things you could try:
-Testing your fit for a policy/politics career
-Learning the skills you’d need to help run a new EA megacharity
Yes, I agree that this is unclear. Depending on AI timelines, the long-term might not matter too much. To add to your list:
- What do you or others view as talent/skill gaps in the EA community; how can you build those skills/talents in a job that you’re more likely to get? (I’m thinking person/project management, good mentoring, marketing skills, as a couple examples)
The other people who were good fits but weren’t hired might do something less impactful over the next two years, but I think it’s still unclear whether their career will be less impactful in the longer term. There are lots of jobs with quality training and management that could teach you a lot in the two years you would’ve been a campus specialist. I would encourage everyone who’s applying to be a campus specialist to also apply to some of those jobs, and think carefully about which to pick if offered both.
Some things you could try:
-Testing your fit for a policy/politics career
-Learning the skills you’d need to help run a new EA megacharity
-Working or volunteering as a community organizer
Yes, I agree that this is unclear. Depending on AI timelines, the long-term might not matter too much. To add to your list:
- What do you or others view as talent/skill gaps in the EA community; how can you build those skills/talents in a job that you’re more likely to get? (I’m thinking person/project management, good mentoring, marketing skills, as a couple examples)