#4 "Pivoting with Purpose"

Discover climate jobs, career tips, insightful articles, must-attend events, and more to fuel your sustainability pivot or launch.

Dear Voiz Community,

Welcome to the fourth edition of "The Weekly Voiz." As always, you can count on us for a curation of resources focused on advancing your climate career; job listings, information about upcoming career events, expert career advice, and insightful articles.

This week, we are thrilled to bring you a unique perspective on making a purposeful pivot in the climate career space. Our featured speakers, ?Viktoria Ver??and?Cilia Keser?from?Nexio Projects, are climate pivoters themselves, and they share their invaluable insights gained from their journey toward the sustainability consulting industry.

Accompany us in welcoming our October Cohort to the Voiz community and stay tuned for our exciting list of upcoming climate career events that you won't want to miss. "The Weekly Voiz" continues to be your trusted source for career inspiration and development.

Yours truly,

Anita Kelava

In the world of sustainability consulting, the spotlight often shines on technical expertise. For generalists pivoting into this domain, there's a bright side – your existing skills from your prior career are precious resources. ?? ??

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting?Viktoria Ver??and?Cilia Keser?from?Nexio Projects?to share their insights on the qualities they seek in candidates. Additionally, both Cilia and Viktoria have personally experienced career pivots into sustainability consulting. Their journeys underscore that transitioning into sustainability consulting involves creatively applying your previous expertise to address climate and sustainability challenges. Here's why transferable skills are a game-changer. ????

1. Build on Your Existing Strengths: Your background and skills aren't irrelevant; they're the foundation for your pivot. The experience and expertise you've cultivated throughout your career can be harnessed to tackle sustainability problems creatively.
2. Embrace Continuous Learning: Sustainability is a dynamic and evolving field. As a consultant, you'll encounter new challenges and industries. Your willingness to learn and adapt is a vital skill. Commit to ongoing education and deep dives into relevant topics.
3. Pivot with Purpose: Identify the aspects of your previous career that align with sustainability goals. For instance, experience in change management, project management, or organizational development can be invaluable when driving sustainability initiatives within organizations.
4. Work with Clients to Drive Change: Sustainability consulting isn't just about offering solutions; it's about working collaboratively with clients to address their unique sustainability challenges. Effective communication, project management, and problem-solving skills become key assets in this partnership.
5. Broader Engagement: The transition to sustainability isn't limited to leaving your current job behind. Explore ways to get involved in sustainability projects or groups within your current organization. Be curious and open to expanding your knowledge in-house.

This weekend we on-boarded our October Cohort! ??

Over the 6-week program, the ESG Fund analysts will be trained to evaluate the environmental and social impacts of ESG Investment Funds and undertake clear-eyed analysis to advise Planet-Conscious clients.

The Climate and Net Zero Analysts will be learning the tool-kit for the climate economy by evaluating and rating actual corporate net zero plans and gain industry perspective by exploring the spectrum of best to worst practices, and their ramifications for corporations.

The Sustainability Bootcamp Analysts will evaluate products for their impact on the planet using our analytical tool-kit. Prepare for case interviews, and learn what recruiters want in a candidate. Learn best practices across different industries—the widest possible view of sustainability.

Learn more about our programs: https://www.voiz.academy/programs

Register here:

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Join our conversation with Lotti Hawkins ! ???

We are back with another session with insights on the talent landscape for impact jobs. This time, join us to hear from Lotti Hawkins, a global ESG and sustainability search consultant, partnering with impact-led privately owned businesses, and investment management firms.

Lotti has seen the talent landscape change drastically over the past 5 years and has a lot of insights and advice to share when it comes to finding a job in impact. Don't miss out!

Register Now: https://www.dhirubhai.net/events/whatpurpose-drivenorganizations7120418251519528960/

Meet Morgan Dempsey , an early-career professional in the field of sustainability and corporate responsibility. With a Master's degree in Human Rights and International Politics from the University of Glasgow, Morgan is based in New York City and currently holds the role of ESG and Corporate Responsibility Analyst at MSCI Inc. This Summer she has joined the Voiz Academy alumni network, graduating from our ESG Fund Analyst Program.??

For more testimonials from our alumni click below.

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