Working in sustainability: What does the job involve and do you need a science degree? (Spoiler: no)
About this episode
Catherine discusses her journey into sustainability and the skills needed for the role.
Catherine joins us this week to talk us through what the role involves, how she got there despite studying ancient history at university, and the key skills that make her successful in the job. Read more from Catherine: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/case-studies/sustainability-analyst-catherine-barker/ Explore being a sustainability consultant: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/sustainability-consultant How to get a job in sustainability: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture/how-to-get-a-job-in-sustainability/ Leave us a review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/future-you-achieve-your-career-goals/id1477627168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655?si=68bf143ae52b4309 📝 Take the job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match 📩 Follow Future You on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@futureyoupod 📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
Topics covered
- sustainability
- career paths
- job skills
- education
Keywords
- sustainability consultant
- ancient history
- career advice
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