Career Guidance
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Classroom connections to real world experience: XMNR projects lead to career advancement and change , articleGraduate students often wonder how they can gain real-world experience outside of the classroom. XMNR Program Director Dr. David Robertson shares how this graduate program connects students with sustainability professionals and organizations through various projects and internships that provide students with practical experience that can lead to career advancement and change.
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
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Communications should be a fundamental piece of your sustainability career , articleMNR student-turned-teacher, Lindsay Key, shares her extensive Hokie experience with us and highlights the importance of science communications in the environmental space.
Date: Jul 04, 2023 -
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Want to make a difference? Show courage and find meaning , articleKathy Miller Perkins, psychologist, leadership thought leader, author, and MNR faculty member, shares insights on the role of courage in leadership and life.
Date: May 16, 2023 -
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Alums share insights and tips for sustainability careers in the government, business, and nonprofit sectors , articleWe are thankful for our incredible alums who make a difference in the world every single day. Ten of them shared their time and advice last month in the “Exploring Sustainability Careers” webinar series, co-hosted by our Career Coaches.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 -
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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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How to unify a hybrid workplace with purpose as the centerpiece , article“The desire for purpose is deeply human. And a shared purpose forges common bonds among individuals and groups. Cement relationships and ensure unity in your hybrid workplace by making a clear and inspiring purpose the centerpiece,” advises Kathy Miller Perkins, organizational psychologist and one of our Career Coaches.
Date: May 03, 2022 -
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Tips for eco-anxious sustainability professionals , articleAs we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, many feel a profound sense of dread about our planet’s future. Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and one of our Career Coaches, shares these insightful tips to help sustainability professionals stay positive.
Date: Apr 19, 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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Celebrate your successes and build on them , articleIn the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we encourage leaders to show some love to themselves with this helpful success checklist from Kathy Miller Perkins, one of our Career Coaches.
Date: Feb 15, 2022
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