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 a field trip to a dump, growing up with toxic air pollution, or watching sea levels rise, consider the issues you feel deeply about. (Not sure? What are you curious about? What worries you? These are clues.)
2. What kind of day-to-day work do you prefer?
Which skills do you enjoy using? Do you like sitting at a desk, working alone or with others?
3. What kind of organization do you want to work for?
Sustainability careers are now across industries and sectors. You could organize neighbors to grow a community garden; engineer fuel-efficient aircraft or write environmental policy—the list goes on.
4. Where do you want to live?
5. Which resources do you already have?
Organizations where you have worked or volunteered:
Friends, classmates and former colleagues:
Relevant news sources:
Learn more:
Plan your job search strategy with job coach Trish Kenlon:
Network with jobseeker Maya Johnson:
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