Career questions tagged sustainability
What are some fulfilling career paths in sustainable and ethical industries?
I’ve noticed growing opportunities in industries like: - Plant-based food systems (developing sustainable food alternatives) - Sustainable agriculture (farming practices that protect our planet) - Environmental protection (conservation, policy, and advocacy). Could you share more about career paths in these fields? What skills or education needed to get started? Are there emerging roles that you see gaining traction in the coming years? *Note: This is an anonymous community-submitted question.
“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?”
What should I do Is law school really worth it for my future? ?
Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you. My name is Kailynn, and I am currently an undergraduate student interested in attending graduate school. However, I am deeply debating whether I should attend law school (a dual degree program to also complete my master's) or just pursue a master's degree. I am interested in programs such as Public Health, Business/Public Administration, and Environmental Management. My goal is to work in global or corporate sustainability, and eventually, I want to open my own firm. :) I love law and have always been interested in it. However, in terms of practicing and having to take the bar, that's something I don't really want to do. I know the experience can be very favorable, but I also have real test anxiety with taking the LSAT. Any advice and guidance would be greatly appreciated!
I want to go into landscaping and horticulture. If I don't attend a 2 or 4-year program, Can I work under another person and still be successful?
I graduate high school next year. I'm interested in horticulture and landscaping, but I'm not sure how successful I will be without an education.
What made you decide being a Chief Sustainability Officer was for you?
I'm a bit undecided on what I want to do.
How did you go about starting your career as a Chief Sustainability Officer?
What steps did you take to start? What led you to this particular job?
What do you do daily as a Chief Sustainability Officer?
I've recently found out about this position and I'm currently deciding if this is the one for me.
How can I prepare for a future career in sustainability?
Hello! I'm a first-year college student who is currently applying for internships and taking courses geared toward a career in environmental science or conservation. But, I'm curious about what I can do to better prepare for getting a job post-graduation! Do you have any tips for success?
What is a career path that can allow me to fulfill my passions of design/art and sustainability/helping people?
I have decided to switch universities as I was not happy. I realized I really enjoy helping others and inspiring people to be more sustainable. I have always cared about the environment and animals. I would love to find a career that also allows me to be creative or somehow includes art and visuals. I’m also entrepreneurial and enjoy leading.
What major for interests in sustainable/alternative/nuclear power engineering/generation, sustainable urban planning, architecture, research, material science, civil infrastructure...?
Hello! I am a high school senior trying to apply to colleges and figure out my major, but I feel very indecisive. I'd like to have opportunities to research and develop new technologies and alternative energies!! Maybe even in a nuclear plant!? And also solutions to dealing with nuclear waste and stuff like that. I want to design efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to energy problems. As well as implementing electrical power systems in the world as well. And of course, chemistry is super interesting I've also been creative my whole life, and growing up in a plain city, I really love looking at and, on rare occasions, visiting places with interesting, beautiful, and tall buildings, as well as appreciating inviting designs that promote sustainability and walkability and I would love to contribute to a more beautiful world in this way as well. So maybe architecture/architectural engineering would be good for me? I also am really excited about civil engineering labs (I hear you get to build stuff? Cool!!) I also have an interest in getting into the nitty-gritty of situations and hashing out the details as well as the big picture. On an unrelated note, I've also had an interest in videogame design + programming, graphic design, and animation my whole life. Are there any good colleges with clubs like this where I can grow my skills in these areas, but still focus on engineering and do well? Is there any other factors I should consider when picking a major? Or anything else I could look into to get to know myself a bit more and see what I really prefer? Any options to somehow do everything I just listed?? Also I am learning about hydraulic engineering and I really like the sound of it a LOT but AHHHH there's so much and ofc transportation but mostly you already know the rest of the stuff I wrote.. I know most of this points to maybe like Civil Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering and a concentration in Structural engineering,, but I really am going to be sad forever that I won't be a physicist or a energy engineer or a researcher or a hydraulic engineer or a nuclear engineer... Maybe I could do architecture in the future but yeah 😭😭 Also I really wanted to do physics for a while could I start my education all over again when I'm older and have a career and do research
What kind of tools does each type of welder use depending on the environment?
Just want to know what kind of tools welders use, does it determine what job they do? Does it determine the environment they are working in? I am just trying to know.
What companies support clean technology and share IT roles?
Hi! I'm looking to enter IT. An industry I discovered is clean technology. Clean technology means environmentally-friendly or energy efficient power use. Are there any midwest American companies that have information technology departments and care about sustainability or energy stuff? If so, what are the companies looking for from IT college students?
How can my generation contribute to solving major issues in the world?
I'm Jillian, from Rockford, Michigan.
What is a good job for someone interested in the environment, science, and engineering?
I'm just looking for recommendations on jobs that are interesting/fun and pay well and involve some of the topics above.
Information on environmental engineering?
Dose environmental engineering involves math and if it does what kind of math does it involve? What should I major in if I want to be an environmental engineer?
Economics and an Ethical Career
Looking for a career and wondering what jobs there are combining, economics and an ethical future. Looking at Winthrop or a highly-rated online school for Economics and wondering what else to take? Finance seems practical and common. Definitely want a well paying job. But would be interested in possibly research for what changes can be made to increase wealth and health to as many people as possible while remaining fair, ethically, and environmentally friendly. I support business models like Target (the retail store) and would interesting in working on their team. Suggestions on jobs/careers and college directions? I don't have the funds yet, but have been researching getting into ethical and green and sustainable investing funds, maybe helping people with personal finances (lessons or advisor), or changing the GDP we use to measure our nation's wealth to be more precise and probably include other factors. Just looking what directions and futures are available to me