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Interviews
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Advice
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What books, magazines, periodicals, websites or other materials should people read to learn more about this field? |
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Check out The Activist's Handbook by Justicecorps director, Randy Shaw.
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What questions would you ask of someone who wants to do this work? |
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Are you sure you want to organize as opposed to service or policy-oriented work? Do you have the energy and commitment to do organizing? Why do you want to work with a community organization as opposed to a state or national
org?
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In what kinds of jobs can recent college graduates have the most impact in your field? |
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This one!
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What are the major trends and/or key issues in your field? |
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Affordable housing, homelessness, living wage, reforming education and welfare, redirecting budget priorities, and renewing communities.
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What forms of support and/or advice have you found most valuable (mentoring, trainings, professional development, attending conferences, etc.)? |
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Observing, reflecting on experience, mentorship
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What is a common or tough interview question a candidate in your field should be prepared to answer? |
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What makes a good organizer?
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What other advice would you give people who want to do this work? |
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Just jump in! You will know soon enough if organizing is the right work for you....
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