I love this! Thank you for all the amazing super helpful information! I am currently in my job search and aiming to scale my career in science communication. I found this article while searching for how to show that I am an EA and start applying for organizations. However, I am still unsure if I need to mention that directly in my CV or expand on it in my cover letters?
Hey, many thanks for your comment, I’m very pleased you found the blog useful :) I’m writing another one based on my most recent job search which I’ll link here soon!
As to your question, I think you should absolutely mention that you’re an EA, but I would probably not say “I am an EA” but do it by linking to your forum posts, or any EA courses you’ve done, events/retreats you’ve been to, any EA jobs you had. In your skills section, you can highlight the skills that EAs value, or just use some EA language and style of writing in all of your CV.
I am a huge fan of a CV headline (like a line in LinkedIn that tells you who you are) - you can put “Looking to make an impact at an EA org” or something right below your name. There is always space for a 4-line summary, you can also write about your motivation to work in EA there.
Hope this helps and best of luck with your search!
I love this! Thank you for all the amazing super helpful information! I am currently in my job search and aiming to scale my career in science communication. I found this article while searching for how to show that I am an EA and start applying for organizations. However, I am still unsure if I need to mention that directly in my CV or expand on it in my cover letters?
Would really appreciate your insights!
Hey, many thanks for your comment, I’m very pleased you found the blog useful :) I’m writing another one based on my most recent job search which I’ll link here soon!
As to your question, I think you should absolutely mention that you’re an EA, but I would probably not say “I am an EA” but do it by linking to your forum posts, or any EA courses you’ve done, events/retreats you’ve been to, any EA jobs you had. In your skills section, you can highlight the skills that EAs value, or just use some EA language and style of writing in all of your CV.
I am a huge fan of a CV headline (like a line in LinkedIn that tells you who you are) - you can put “Looking to make an impact at an EA org” or something right below your name. There is always space for a 4-line summary, you can also write about your motivation to work in EA there.
Hope this helps and best of luck with your search!