Climate Careers How to Get Hired in Climate Without a Sustainability Degree featuring William Foest & Adrian Lizanda, CGS (Clean Globe Staffing) and Diego Espinosa, Voiz Academy
Jul 1, 2025
Diego Espinosa, CEO and co-founder of Voiz Academy, joins experts William Foest and Adrian Lizanda from Clean Globe Staffing to unveil the current landscape of the climate job market. They discuss the impact of political changes on hiring trends and identify emerging sectors like biofuels and battery storage. Practical strategies for job seekers are shared, emphasizing the need to customize resumes and foster AI skills. They also debunk myths about climate roles, underlining the importance of soft skills, enthusiasm, and community support in navigating career transitions.
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Climate Hiring Volatility
- Climate job market is highly volatile in the last 12 months with frequent hiring freezes and resumptions.
- Political shifts and geopolitical instability largely contribute to this erratic hiring behavior.
Position Yourself As Problem Solver
- Map your prior successes to climate problems and present yourself as a problem solver, not just a job applicant.
- Research the hiring team’s challenges deeply to tailor your pitch effectively.
Present Senior Experience Like Consulting
- For experienced professionals pivoting into climate, focus on how your past successes translate to solving climate problems.
- Craft a consulting-style pitch explaining how you would create impact applying your unique skills.