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A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started

Landing the right compassionate career for you requires understanding what you really care about, exploring available resources, getting the appropriate education and training, building connections with mentors and networks, and finding the right culture fit. If you’re deliberate and dedicated, you’ll find your path with a heart and a paycheck. Here we present a ten-step guide for how to get started, or how to continue, making a living by making a difference.

1. Check in with your core

Take a few minutes to complete the following sentences on page 224. Be sure to stop and reflect on your answers before moving on.

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