Finding Your Path in Sustainability
A step-by-step guide to discovering and pursuing your ideal career in the field of sustainability.
Program Modules
Self-Assessment: Where Do You Belong?
Conduct a thorough self-assessment to understand your interests, skills, and desired work environment.
Identify Your Interests
WEEKLYWhat environmental issues are you most passionate about? What tasks do you enjoy?
Assess Your Skills
WEEKLYWhat are your strengths? What skills come easily to you?
Picture Your Ideal Work Environment
WEEKLYDo you prefer working from home or in an office? Do you thrive under micromanagement or with flexibility?
Investigate Career Paths
Research and investigate at least three different sustainability career paths that interest you.
Google and YouTube Research
WEEKLYUse Google and YouTube to research the day-to-day activities of your chosen career paths.
LinkedIn Networking
WEEKLYFind people on LinkedIn who work in your target roles and send them a connection request with a polite message asking for advice.
Leverage Your Existing Network
WEEKLYReach out to people in your existing network who might be able to offer advice or referrals.
Visit Career Services (if applicable)
WEEKLYSchedule a meeting with your college or university's career services team.
Reflect and Assess
Take time to reflect on the information you've gathered and assess whether your chosen career paths align with your self-assessment.
Assess Alignment with Interests
WEEKLYDo the career paths truly interest you? Can you tolerate the less enjoyable aspects of the job?
Return to the Drawing Board (if needed)
WEEKLYIf the career paths don't align, go back to step one and explore other options.
Gap Analysis and Skill Development
Identify the skills and qualifications you need for your chosen career path and create a plan to bridge the gap.
Analyze Job Postings
WEEKLYFind several job postings for your target role and identify the common skills and qualifications.
Identify Skill Gaps
WEEKLYDetermine the skills you currently lack and create a plan to acquire them.
What You'll Accomplish
- Identify personal skills and interests relevant to sustainability careers.
- Research and evaluate different career paths in sustainability.
- Network with professionals in the field.
- Analyze job postings and identify required skills.
- Develop a plan to bridge skill gaps and pursue a chosen career path.
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