1. Identify causes that truly interest you. 2. Make yourself look like a strong candidate on paper. 3. Search for companies that are focused on the causes you

1. Identify causes that truly interest you. 2. Make yourself look like a strong candidate on paper. 3. Search for companies that are focused on the causes you care about. 4. Reach out directly to the appropriate individuals at those companies. Don't pay any attention as to whether or not they are hiring. 5. In your approach, briefly mention your qualifications but also your interest in the organization's mission. Mention the latter first. Make it clear to the recipient that your message was written exclusively for this organization.