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Job board to work on problems like climate change and food insecurity

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Re: Job board to work on problems like climate change and food insecurity

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Post by ekzy »

Good idea but it would be good to have a description / intro text to the company and how they are contributing to saving the planet. Are the companies approved? For example this one on the landing page, I don't understand how it fits: https://www.sayprimer.com/

Re: Job board to work on problems like climate change and food insecurity

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Post by n4r9 »

ekzy wrote: post #2

Good idea but it would be good to have a description / intro text to the company and how they are contributing to saving the planet. Are the companies approved? For example this one on the landing page, I don't understand how it fits: https://www.sayprimer.com/

Came to say exactly the same thing. I was confused about how the top few posts fit the theme. You could even have a set of tags like #greencompany or #foodsecurity to identify each company's contribution and how tangible it is.

Re: Job board to work on problems like climate change and food insecurity

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Post by barry-cotter »

https://80000hours.org/job-board/

> This board lists publicly advertised vacancies that we think could help those with the right fit have a positive impact. Some of these roles help tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems, while others help people build the career capital they might need to have a big impact later.

> Visit our user guide & FAQ to better understand why we list these roles and to learn about how to make the best use of this board. If you’re new to 80,000 Hours, read our key ideas series for our current take on how to think about careers that have a positive impact.

Re: Job board to work on problems like climate change and food insecurity

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Post by tjbiddle »

n4r9 wrote: post #3
ekzy wrote: post #2

Good idea but it would be good to have a description / intro text to the company and how they are contributing to saving the planet. Are the companies approved? For example this one on the landing page, I don't understand how it fits: https://www.sayprimer.com/

Came to say exactly the same thing. I was confused about how the top few posts fit the theme. You could even have a set of tags like #greencompany or #foodsecurity to identify each company's contribution and how tangible it is.

Also, also came to say exactly the same thing.

My thought process: 1. Oh - neat idea! [ Checks website ] 2. Okay, cool. Early stages, but on the right track. 3. Who the hell are these companies 4. Ugh, I'm not going to click on each one to find out. 5. Let's go comment about this on HN. I bet someone beat me to the punch.

Re: Job board to work on problems like climate change and food insecurity

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Post by Hitton »

ekzy wrote: post #2

Good idea but it would be good to have a description / intro text to the company and how they are contributing to saving the planet. Are the companies approved? For example this one on the landing page, I don't understand how it fits: https://www.sayprimer.com/

The Primer's business model seems to be invasion of privacy as a service. It looks like the job board is just a way to find employees willing to work for less, because they think they do something "useful".

Re: Job board to work on problems like climate change and food insecurity

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Post by Mortiffer »

The idea is good, but some other features are needed, like a description of the role and of the company, showing why they are a good fit for the goodjobs page. It could be interesting as well to be able to apply for the jobs directly from goodjobs instead of being send elsewhere, and why not having a bookmark feature to see where you already applied / what positions or companies you're interested in

Re: Job board to work on problems like climate change and food insecurity

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Post by YKreator »

ekzy wrote: post #2

Good idea but it would be good to have a description / intro text to the company and how they are contributing to saving the planet. Are the companies approved? For example this one on the landing page, I don't understand how it fits: https://www.sayprimer.com/

I had exactly the same reaction about Sayprimer. It completely turned me off. In fact, it would take a description of the company's mission to understand how it is trying to have a positive impact.
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