Career Growth
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Finding your place in the field through personalized career advising , articleNo matter where you are in your career journey, advising can help you dive deeper into who you want to become in your life and in your career identity. It’s not just a resume review, it’s about discovering your worth and place in the world.
Date: Sep 06, 2022 -
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The power of individualized student development with XMNR career coach Susan Apollonio , articleStarting a graduate program without a hard science background can be intimidating, but students are offered individual guidance to understand their potential for growth and focus with Executive Master of Natural Resources alum and leadership coach, Susan Apollonio.
Date: Aug 09, 2022 -
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MNR alum Richard Gustafson advances sustainability in Appalachia’s farming community , articleAs the effects of climate change increase across the globe, localized conservation and sustainability approaches are more important than ever. Recent Master of Natural Resources graduate Richard Gustafson shares his experience working with landowners and farmers in Appalachia to prioritize their resource needs and the needs of the community while preserving the land for decades to come.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
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XMNR alum and military veteran Patrick Schuler reflects on the importance of leadership training , articlePatrick Schuler, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, talks about his initial apprehension about the utility of the leadership classes in the program. A former military officer and seasoned civil servant with ample leadership experience, he shares how his perspective shifted to a broader sense of what leadership truly means, how much he still needs to learn, and the importance of doing so.
Date: Apr 12, 2022 -
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Three simple steps to kickstart culture change in your organization , article“Some leaders say culture is too complex to pin down and requires the knowledge of experts, often outside of the company. On the contrary, you do not need to start with a ‘bring in the experts’ approach,” advises Kathy Miller Perkins.
Date: Mar 22, 2022 -
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From AmeriCorps to NSF to EPA: MNR student Bridget Johnson is committed to promoting sustainability and environmental justice , articleFinding ways in her daily work to combat climate change is vitally important to Bridget Johnson, who enrolled in the MNR program to learn more about climate change—everything from the science of global warming to its disproportionate effects on underrepresented groups.
Date: Dec 21, 2021 -
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Three career goals for the changing workplace: reflect, reimagine, and reframe , articleNow is the time to take a look at your career goals, says CLiGS Career Coach Kathy Miller Perkins. Perhaps you should consider setting goals that are more expansive than aiming to attain a specific position or title.
Date: Nov 02, 2021 -
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Career Coaching Series: What certification should I get if I want to work in sustainability? , articleIf you’re confused by certifications in the sustainability field, you’re not alone. Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and one of our Career Coaches, offers a practical guide to navigating the certification landscape.
Date: Oct 12, 2021 -
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XMNR alum Tony Deyerle lands dream job as solar farm developer , articleExecutive MNR alum Tony Deyerle talks about how the Virginia Tech graduate program helped him land his dream job in renewable energy, working as a project developer for Sun Tribe Development, a clean energy company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.
Date: Sep 21, 2021 -
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Career Coaching Series: how to develop a resilience mindset , articleNew Career Coaching Series: We have asked the Center’s Career Coaches to share their thoughts on a variety of topics beneficial to our students, alumni, and the wider community of sustainability professionals. The first post is by Kathy Miller Perkins on developing a resilience mindset.
Date: Jun 15, 2021
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Student Spotlights
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