Inspiring Perspectives: How to land your dream climate job
On this episode of the Inspiring Perspectives podcast, Cristina Lobo Guerrero shares what it takes to turn your passion into a paycheck.
Cristina Lobo Guerrero is a third year climate change and sustainability consultant at the Big Four consulting firm, EY. Growing up in Colombia, Christina had parents who introduced her to the joys of nature and scuba diving, and since then she was sure she’d work in this field.
While creating her specialized major in environment and sustainability at the University of Texas, and then pursuing a Masters Degree in Sustainability Management at Columbia University, Cristina started networking with people already employed at EY. Six years later, she landed the job.
During our conversation, Cristina shares her journey into the sustainability field, discussing her experiences at EY, the nature of her work, and the challenges she faces in driving change. In addition to offering advice for landing a job like this, Cristina reflects on the reality of working in sustainability, the growing need for climate and sustainability professionals, and her hope for continued education and awareness in addressing environmental issues that affect most businesses today.
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Produced by thinkPARALLAX. Intro/Outro music by QubeSounds from Pixabay.
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