Does anyone have any advice on how to get into a Sustainability / Climate change roles? I have secured a part time Master's Degree in the field but that will take two years to complete. I'd like to get my foot in the door before then but struggling to find opportunities for entry level jobs.

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1. Determine what facets of sustainability interest you. If unsure, refer to the 17 UN Sustainable Dev Goals (SDGs).
2. Investigate (google) trends in those areas, the leading organizations (government, non-profit, start-ups, large companies), as well as top in-demand skills
3. Search for job descriptions. Find those you’re potentially somewhat qualified for. Apply. Network to get referrals.

Consider diving into areas where your existing sector expertise might be valued. Or any other way to differentiate yourself vs an average straight-out-of-college person competing for the same jobs. Eg if you worked in architecture, look into green building technologies.

Once you’re almost done the masters that’ll help.

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What’s your work experience and educational background?

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All jobs are climate jobs. Think about the role your current company has in the economy and start there: work on building your skill set at your current role - do a GHG inventory, start a materiality assessment, learn about the relevant standards and frameworks, see which people in your org are willing to get started.

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This will give you marketable skills you can use to get a job you actually want down the rod

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Have you looked at internships or fellowship? Even a short experience can help you get a foot in the door

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Are you based in London?

Check with local council of government/economic development organizations/water authorities ... there is a huge demand in the government/not-for-profit sector in the US

Learn Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting (both product and corporate). There is a huge need for people who understand and master these metrics. Too many « sustainability experts » stay on the soft side and fail to convince executives and other important stakeholders due to lack of knowledge of the figures (how to interpret them, how to navigate the inherent uncertainty associated with sustainability). These skills will take you far

Do you know some courses that offer this?

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