When going on interviews you will surely hear all about the firm's vision and mission and yada yada yada. Most likely the firm's corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy will come up and it will go in one ear and out the other. But, if you don't know what CSR is, let me give you an idea. This is a firm's way of taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on shareholders, consumers, employees and the community. This is going beyond the regulatory compliance issues and can differ among firms. For those of you that are green (a.k.a. you love the environment) then CSR is something you should pay attention to and even try to get involved with at the company you end up joining.
What with global warming, pollution, recycling and the like, the environment is something we should all care about. Getting involved at work is a great way to look good in front of your boss while doing something productive. It is also a great way to meet people within the firm who have similar interests. Though the environment is important, it may not be your passion, which is fine, because there are other ways to get involved in corporate social responsibility.
Here are some things you can do to be actively involved:
- Plan a community event (Habitat for Humanity, volunteer at local schools, etc.)
- Organize a fundraiser
- Pick a cause and get others involved
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