How to land a sustainability J-O-B with coach Trish Kenlon

How to land a sustainability J-O-B!

Trish Kenlon is a self-described “people connector, community builder and change agent”. But as the Founder of Sustainable Career Pathways, she is all about helping people find the employment opportunity of their dreams.

Whether you have a sustainability degree or something else, Trish can help answer questions like: how do I get that job? What are employers looking for in 2021? What are the trends these days? What can I do today to make progress toward a new job? And how can it be easier?

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Show Notes

01:36 – What is Sustainable Career Pathways?
02:29 – All hands on deck! There’s ample need and opportunity for all skillsets.
02:56 – The “sea change” that’s overtaken the sustainability job market.
04:17 – The rise of the sustainability specialist.
04:58 – Trish’s prediction for what’s ahead in sustainability jobs? One acronym: ESG.
05:17 – Yesh defines ESG.
05:40 – The rise of the “S” in ESG.
06:21 – What other categories are poised for growth?
07:29 – Trish talks about how to get started.
09:02 – What if you don’t have a sustainability degree?
09:59 – Trish on gaining traction where ever and however you can.
12:14 – Can anyone in any job make an impact? Yes– here’s how!
13:03 – Advice for folks wanting to change careers.
13:32 – What are the universal skillsets?
15:01 – The impact of COVID-19 on the sustainability sector.
16:46 – Getting real: what hurdles and/or obstacles can you expect?
18:25 – What trips up people’s job searches?
19:42 – Trish on networking and staying organized.
20:57 – A “system” for networking.
23:13 – Trish talks about her personal “Board of Directors”.
24:49 – Yesh talks about her personal Board of Directors