I give tons of advice to youth and entry-level professionals through the Expert Hours platform, and I decided to condense the most common questions in a blog post so it can be helpful to even more people. This guide is useful if:
- You’re finishing your studies, coming out of college and looking for your first job or internship – and you want it to be an environmental one
- If you have some experience already but is looking to pivot to climate-nature career
How can I use Linkedin for networking?
How can I work with NGOs?
When is volunteering a good idea for finding a job?
Remain active
Approach with curiosity
Can you share networking tips?
– talking to people who know somebody who knows somebody – lean into the power of connection (friends, family, old colleagues, the internet)
Ask around, approach people and get to know other folks
Subscribe to platforms and apply for jobs
How can I improve my public speaking skills?
- Use every opportunity you have to practice public speaking
– making sure you are subscribed to organizations and platforms that share jobs and apply to those that fit your needs
The job market is very competitive.
Reflect on your strengths and skills
Reframe