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manal
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Providence, Rhode Island
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“What types of skills or projects should I highlight on my resume to stand out for a career in sustainable design or environmental planning” #Fall24?
“What types of skills or projects should I highlight on my resume to stand out for a career in sustainable design or environmental planning?”
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Nada L
IT Software
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Nada’s Answer
This is a great question Manal!
There are some great recommendations above. Something else to consider is the way you present yourself via resume/ CV.
Regardless of whether you're a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience or a fresh graduate wanting to move into teaching, having a clear, succinct, and impactful CV is crucial. Given that you've recently left school, a one-page CV would be ideal, but remember, it needs to be distinctive.
Skills are transferable! Its great to check out your dream job on LinkedIn or other job sites, identify the necessary skills and then consider how you can acquire these skills through a more accessible role, such Customer Service experience in retail or Fast food OR even at school, if you had any accolade's from school that demonstrated a great work ethic eg letter from teacher. You can also tailor your CV to emphasize Transferable Skills over specific job titles, making you a more attractive candidate for a wider range of roles, rather than being restricted to jobs based on your previous titles. To find examples, just search for Transferable skills CV example online.
Also, I discovered an outstanding CV template on Etsy, which I bought and simply filled in the gaps. Typically, the first page serves as an introduction or cover letter, presenting who you are and why you believe you're the perfect fit for the role. The second page is your actual CV, highlighting your relevant experience and skills for the position.
I hope this advice is beneficial. And remember, your career is a journey, not a destination. You may start in one area and end up in another - there are not short cuts in life. That's completely fine. Embrace the journey!
There are some great recommendations above. Something else to consider is the way you present yourself via resume/ CV.
Regardless of whether you're a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience or a fresh graduate wanting to move into teaching, having a clear, succinct, and impactful CV is crucial. Given that you've recently left school, a one-page CV would be ideal, but remember, it needs to be distinctive.
Skills are transferable! Its great to check out your dream job on LinkedIn or other job sites, identify the necessary skills and then consider how you can acquire these skills through a more accessible role, such Customer Service experience in retail or Fast food OR even at school, if you had any accolade's from school that demonstrated a great work ethic eg letter from teacher. You can also tailor your CV to emphasize Transferable Skills over specific job titles, making you a more attractive candidate for a wider range of roles, rather than being restricted to jobs based on your previous titles. To find examples, just search for Transferable skills CV example online.
Also, I discovered an outstanding CV template on Etsy, which I bought and simply filled in the gaps. Typically, the first page serves as an introduction or cover letter, presenting who you are and why you believe you're the perfect fit for the role. The second page is your actual CV, highlighting your relevant experience and skills for the position.
I hope this advice is beneficial. And remember, your career is a journey, not a destination. You may start in one area and end up in another - there are not short cuts in life. That's completely fine. Embrace the journey!
Brian Nichols
Procurememt
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Cohasset, Massachusetts
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Brian’s Answer
I am a procurement leader and responsible for hiring sustainability experts that work in our supply chain area. Main suggestion is to highlight both your sustainability expertise PLUS well rounded business skills/knowledge that allow you to present sustainable solutions that are also practical within the broader business environment. Too often, I see sustainability recommendations that lack the practicality to actually implement.
Eugene Chung
Technical Program Manager
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Seattle, Washington
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Eugene’s Answer
Hello Manal, even though my professional background isn't directly related to Sustainable Design or Environmental Planning, I can offer you some guidance on how to make your resume shine, drawing from my recruitment experience.
One of the most valuable pieces of advice I can share is the importance of thoroughly examining the job descriptions, responsibilities, and qualifications for the roles you're interested in. I suggest creating a document where you can compile all these details from various job listings. Start identifying and highlighting the recurring keywords. This process will reveal common themes and keywords and give you a clearer understanding of what these professions are looking for in a candidate. Develop a table that lists these frequently mentioned keywords from different job adverts and ensure they feature in your resume. To make your resume more noticeable, I'd also advise you to bold these keywords.
Another strategy I'd recommend is to articulate your experiences in relation to the keywords you've identified. Ask yourself, in what instances have you utilized the skills mentioned in the keyword list? Be sure to write these experiences down using the context + action + impact formula. Demonstrating quantitative impact is always beneficial, and bolding these quantifiable results can significantly enhance your resume.
By following these steps, I believe you'll be able to distinguish yourself from other applicants.
One of the most valuable pieces of advice I can share is the importance of thoroughly examining the job descriptions, responsibilities, and qualifications for the roles you're interested in. I suggest creating a document where you can compile all these details from various job listings. Start identifying and highlighting the recurring keywords. This process will reveal common themes and keywords and give you a clearer understanding of what these professions are looking for in a candidate. Develop a table that lists these frequently mentioned keywords from different job adverts and ensure they feature in your resume. To make your resume more noticeable, I'd also advise you to bold these keywords.
Another strategy I'd recommend is to articulate your experiences in relation to the keywords you've identified. Ask yourself, in what instances have you utilized the skills mentioned in the keyword list? Be sure to write these experiences down using the context + action + impact formula. Demonstrating quantitative impact is always beneficial, and bolding these quantifiable results can significantly enhance your resume.
By following these steps, I believe you'll be able to distinguish yourself from other applicants.
Adeniyi Akinjogbin
ESG Professional
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Franklin, Tennessee
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Adeniyi’s Answer
Hi Manal, I am glad to see that you want to highlight your skillsets in sustainable design and/or environmental planning. If you have any experience in Life Cycle Assessments, that would be great. Also, skillsets in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). I would advise getting certified in that. Creative problem solving, sustainability literacy, circularity and in your case, circularity design. Finally, highlight skills in systems thinking.
I hope this is helpful?
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