Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers
Want to use your job to tackle climate change? Today there are more opportunities across industries to find a job and have impact. Join Climate Corps network manager Yesh Pavlik Slenk for candid conversations with everyday changemakers about careers, motivation, how they're fighting climate change — and how you can too.
Episodes
Trying to break into a sustainability job? Tune in to Land a Green Job 101 —six short episodes with pro tips from GreenBiz, Net Impact and Sustainable Career Pathways to help you find a planet-saving career. Visit our Green Jobs Hub for sustainability job boards, blogs, communities to join, expert tips and more.
Sustainability jobs expert Trish Kenlon asked jobseeker Maya Johnson five key questions to help her narrow down her career choices. Try them! And visit Land a Green Job 101, where we’ve listed tons of planet-saving resources for job hunters, from job listings to expert advice to communities you can join.
1. Which climate-change issue are you passionate about?
There are so many issues, it’s hard to know where to start. Whether it’s...
Sustainability jobs are growing fast. From industry hot spots to the most-needed skills, Episode 2 is full of insider tips for jobseekers from John Davies of GreenBiz, the go-to hub for the latest in business and sustainability. For all of the guidance and resources mentioned in this episode, visit Land a Green Job 101 online.
1. Which industries are growing planet-saving jobs?
After years of sputtering along, sustainability job pos...
John Davies of GreenBiz shares his latest findings on compensation, pay equity and how you can increase your value — and your salary.
1. How does my role impact the salary I earn?
Managers in sustainability careers make anywhere from $50,000 to $280,000 a year. The longer you’ve been at your job, the more you make. But what are the other factors?
- Your responsibilities, particularly the number of people and projects you manage, ha...
Sustainability certifications are a minefield. Do you have to spend time and money getting certified? How do you choose? GreenBiz’s John Davies knows which credentials are worth the effort and the cost—and when you don’t need them at all. In this episode, John gives us the scoop on:
- Gold-standard certifications specific to different industries
- Hands-on experience through internships, volunteering and other jobs is just as valuabl...
For more guidance on making the biggest green job hunting pain points less painful, read on.
Keep in mind:
- An hour spent networking is more valuable than an hour spent applying for jobs you find on the internet.
- In your resume, focus on the outcomes of your work
- Learn how broaden your job search by applying specific modifications to your dream job
- For more guidance, visit Net Impact’s Six Steps to Job Search Success.
1. How do...
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