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During their time on the Associate Programme, our Associates work in two purpose-driven organisations and get hands-on experience with challenging industry projects. Placement hosts can be social enterprises, social divisions of for-profit...

If you’re wondering how to start your career change, here’s how experimenting can help you align a career in five actionable steps. Are you thinking about a career change? Are you curious about how to engage with the many questions bubbling in...

Why did you decide to join On Purpose as Programme Coordinator? I joined On Purpose as a Programme Coordinator because I’m passionate about making a positive social impact, and I wanted to be part of an organisation that truly reflects that. I...

Embarking on a new career path can be both exhilarating and daunting. As our Associates approach the end of the programme, the big question arises: what comes next? To help answer this, we spoke to our Fellows and asked, "How did you approach...

In a culture where our jobs often define us, letting go of a career goal or switching paths can feel incredibly daunting. It's a luxury not everyone can afford, especially those living paycheck to paycheck. However, if your job is making you...

During their time on the Associate Programme, our Associates work in two purpose-driven organisations and get hands-on experience with challenging industry projects. Placement hosts can be social enterprises, social divisions of for-profit...

I’ve spent the last ten years at Just Love and On Purpose trying to develop people into leaders who can create significant social and environmental impact. I’ve been fortunate to work alongside many people who are doing this really well, and have...

*Spoiler alert: This blog post contains spoilers from The Traitors season 2!* I have played the roles of faithful and traitor more than once. Yes, I have even played the role of Claudia Winkleman, though never with the budget for costumes to...

I’ve felt a strong need to give back and help others ever since I can remember. I was lucky enough to travel as a teenager and was struck by the inequality I saw in the world. I thought that it wasn’t fair that I had so much when others had so...

As the dust settles, not much seems to have changed over at OpenAI , owner of ChatGPT and the world's leading AI developer. There is little to betray the 5 days of chaotic high corporate drama that has gone down - including CEO Sam Altman’s...

During their time on the Associate Programme, our Associates work in two purpose-driven organisations and get hands-on experience with challenging industry projects. Placement hosts can be social enterprises, social divisions of for-profit...

When I was invited to write this piece, I struggled at first to find a suitable theme and tone. Sure, I could write about why I feel compelled to support refugees: my own privileged experience of securing residency abroad, which brought into...