Thank you so much, Denise. Learning while working is what I think is best for me now, in order to put my hands to work on important issues. However, I haven’t been successful in getting a job after almost a year of applying. That is why I was wondering whether I am not applying to the right jobs or I am not skilful enough for any job in the area of EA. Of course I always go for entry level jobs and internships. What I guess are jobs I could do are the ones related to:
data science for environmental, social and animal purposes
environmental and social impact assessment (impact assessment in general)
mental health and support in communities in need, minorities, etc.
If you haven’t been successful after a year of applying it’s definitely time to change tactics. Some of the following might be things to try, but you’ll know your situation best:
-get your CV reviewed by friends
-get your CV professionally reviewed
-have friends review your cover letter
-practice interviews with a work coach or friend
-apply to less competitive jobs
-try to get jobs through networking (eg that you’ve been recommended to)
-try to get jobs through unpaid work (eg volunteer to do an impact assessment for a charity for free, if it goes well ask them if they’d like to hire you for future projects)
Thank you so much, Denise. Learning while working is what I think is best for me now, in order to put my hands to work on important issues. However, I haven’t been successful in getting a job after almost a year of applying. That is why I was wondering whether I am not applying to the right jobs or I am not skilful enough for any job in the area of EA. Of course I always go for entry level jobs and internships. What I guess are jobs I could do are the ones related to:
data science for environmental, social and animal purposes
environmental and social impact assessment (impact assessment in general)
mental health and support in communities in need, minorities, etc.
Any other ideas?
Thank you!
If you haven’t been successful after a year of applying it’s definitely time to change tactics. Some of the following might be things to try, but you’ll know your situation best:
-get your CV reviewed by friends
-get your CV professionally reviewed
-have friends review your cover letter
-practice interviews with a work coach or friend
-apply to less competitive jobs
-try to get jobs through networking (eg that you’ve been recommended to)
-try to get jobs through unpaid work (eg volunteer to do an impact assessment for a charity for free, if it goes well ask them if they’d like to hire you for future projects)