[Career review] “Think tank research” by Robert Wiblin

Working in a think tank for a few years early in your career is a plausible way to influence government policy for the better, and in the meantime gain...

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Outline:

(00:09) Summary

(00:40) Pros

(01:03) Cons

(01:31) Key facts on fit

(01:47) Next steps

(02:37) Get free, one-on-one career advice

(02:55) Recommended

(03:04) Review status

(03:09) Research process

(03:23) What is a career in a think tank?

(05:37) Immediate impact potential

(05:41) Direct impact

(07:01) Advocacy potential

(07:47) Which think tanks are most promising to work at?

(09:40) Positively shaping the development of artificial intelligence

(10:57) Biosecurity

(12:02) Nuclear security

(13:56) What are typical salaries?

(15:38) Can you actually influence policy?

(16:49) How do you get a job in a think tank?

(18:10) What are some upsides of working in a think tank?

(18:56) What are some downsides of working in a think tank?

(20:30) Where might a job in a think tank lead?

(22:00) Personal fit

(23:25) Job satisfaction

(24:48) Remaining top questions

(25:25) Learn more

(25:29) Top recommendations

(25:48) Further recommendations

(27:29) Get free, one-on-one career advice

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First published:
July 13th, 2015

Source:
https://80000hours.org/career-reviews/think-tank-research

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