As a recent language graduate, Talia is building her green career through political campaigns in climate change.

*At 13:37, the speaker meant to say ‘COP26’

Fiona walked us through her seven years of experience working in sustainability, and gave some useful tips for starting a green career.

00:00-Intro for Fiona from Climate Disclosure Standards Board

00:25-Education background and her journey to the current position

01:49-Interests in sustainability and early stage of green job hunting

03:24-How her confidence was building up since the first job

05:10-What were her interviews like

06:45-What does it take to be a sustainability consultant

07:57-Why studying MSc Carbon Management

09:02-What does Fiona like about her career

09:50-Biggest challenge in her career and how did she break through

11:37-Difference in working for commercial companies and NGOs related to sustainability

13:33-Does working in the sustainability field provided a decent quality of life?

14:24-Top tips for someone looking to start a green job?