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Kickstart you career in the Environmental sector!
Kickstart your career in the environmental sector
The increased interest in environmental issues has led to more investment from organisations in areas such as sustainable development and renewable energy, therefore creating new job opportunities.
If you are a student looking to get into the environmental sector here are some helpful tips.
LEARN
There are a lot of diverse careers in the environmental sector. You need to be able to present yourself as an authority on one or more topics. Some examples include plastic waste and pollution to energy efficiency and sustainable travel. Doing your research and showing a passion for one or more of these topics is key. Demonstrate that you stand out from the crowd by showing you have done something beyond just your studies and that you truly care about current key issues.
We recommend volunteering, joining a society, focussing your university research on topics that interest you, and taking part in an environmental placement.
SKILLS
Some key skills to help you stand out!
- Practical and technical abilities
- Knowledge and enthusiasm for environmental and sustainability issues
- Project management
- Innovative thinking
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Teamwork
- Handling and analysing data
VOLUNTEER & NETWORK
1. Volunteer at nature organisations such as RSPB, Nature Scot, and the Forestry Commission.
2. Start a unversity society to encourage and educate others
3. Attend networking and education events to meet like-minded people
4. Be active on LinkedIn - follow people who inspire you.
Environmental Placement Programme
Taking part in our flagship Environmental Placement Programme can be another way to help kickstart your career. We offer paid 8-12 week placements to help gain experience in your desired industry.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
- Citizen Assembly
- Skills Delivery Projects
- Just Transition Planning
- Environmental Management Systems
- COP26 Delivery
- Energy Consumption
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Change Policy
- Low Carbon Behaviours
- Marine Protected Areas Intern
- Carbon Footprint Assessments
- Waste Minimisation/Zero Waste
- Sustainability Plans
- CO2 Emissions Reduction
HOW IT WORKS
You can apply for one of our placements to get you started on your career:
https://www.brightgreenbusiness.org.uk/placements/current-opportunities
or contact us bright@thebusinesspartnership.org.uk
