🌍 Taking the Leap into a Sustainability Career Session 2: Perfecting your application materials
Transitioning from academia to the job market can be challenging. It requires more than theoretical knowledge—it demands practical skills, networking, and a strategic approach to navigating the job market. We will have real conversations, offering practical advice and actionable strategies to give Tomorrow University students the tools and knowledge they need to prepare for their future careers.
"Taking the Leap into a Sustainability Career" is a professional development series exclusive for Tomorrow University students, created by Tamy Matsumoto, MSc SET Learner. Through a series of interactive sessions, you'll gain insights and strategies for launching and advancing a career in sustainability. Whether you’re transitioning from academia or looking to pivot into the green job market, this series will equip you with the tools to stand out, build connections and navigate the hiring process with confidence.
Session 2: Perfecting your application materials
📅 Date: April 9th
🕒 Time: 18
- 19
CET
📍 Location: Cosmos Event Space
🎤 Featuring
✅ Sofia Gkavardina - Recruiter & HR Coordinator
Sofia Gkavardina is working as a recruiter and HR coordinator. She specialised in identifying middle management and executive-level talent across different industries. Her expertise lies in high-volume recruitment, the development and implementation of onboarding programs and materials, and ensuring the smooth transition of employees into their new roles.
Sofia teaches Talent Management and Career Progression at the Berlin International University of Applied Sciences.
✅ Nathalie Jauch – ToU learner and Heart and Mind Behind People & Culture at TheDive
Nathalie is the driving force when it comes to creating a work culture that is healthy, vibrant, and productive. With her passion for people and structures, she not only actively shapes internal processes at TheDive but ensures that the organis=zation remains in constant motion – iterative, curious, and with a clear focus on sustainable development. Nathalie is passionate about sharing insights on what truly matters in today's job applications, how the job market is evolving, and the patience sometimes required to find that "perfect" job. She offers fresh perspectives on alternative paths to employment beyond simply responding to job postings.
🎯 Why should you attend?
Equip yourself with practical tools to craft standout resumes and cover letters tailored for sustainability roles. The session will help you in creating impactful application materials and understand how to keep them updated throughout your job search, ensuring you’re always ready for the next opportunity.
🔍 What to expect
- Tailoring resumes to emphasize sustainability experience and transferable skills
- Structuring LinkedIn profiles for maximum impact
- Writing compelling cover letters aligned with sustainability goals
📌 Follow-up Activities
- Update Your Resume & LinkedIn: Tailor your resume for a sustainability-related job and adjust your LinkedIn profile to highlight sustainability experience or transferable skills.
- Write a Climate-Specific Cover Letter: Draft a one-page cover letter for a real sustainability job posting.
- Peer Review: Swap resumes with a fellow attendee and provide constructive feedback.
- Read: A Guide to Writing the Experience Section on Your Resume
Interested in the other sessions in this series? Check out the Events Page!