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Wednesday 13 July 2011

Job Hunt Progress

So, after the first week, here is what I have done so far in my search for gainful employment:


Company
Position
Closing Date
Response
Comments
GERES Junior Energy Expert 27/06/11 Received my application. Nothing further. Date given is expect a reply date. NO LUCK!
WYG Sustainability Consultant 30/06/11 Emailed back on 31/05/11 to say that BREEAM quals were essential.



NO LUCK!
National Trust Senior Ranger 12/07/11 Received my application. Phone AH asap.
IUCN Junior Professional 13/07/11 Received my application. Check status online: https://hrms.iucn.org


ICLEI EcoMObility Projects Officer 31/07/11 Received my application. Expect a reply within 1 month of closing date.
Practical Action Energy Assistant 08/07/11 Received my application. Expect a reply within 1 week of closing date.
Steven Agnew/Green Party Research Officer No idea. No response. Emailed my CV & Cover Letter 08/07/11
Centre for Sustainable Energy Intern 25/07/11 Application received.


I'm not holding my breath. Poor attitude I know, but it just seems like I've maybe aimed the wrong way with my choice of master's degree. Any company in the sustainable development sector seems to be looking for housing surveyors (who have completed expensive courses offered only in England), engineers to maintain wind turbines or plumbers to install solar water heaters. Any consultancy work on offer requires 3-5 years of industrial experience. NONE OF THESE EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR MASTER'S DEGREES ANYMORE! Have a just wasted my time and money doing my postgraduate course??

P.S. Sorry that some of the table is off the page. I'm working on getting it fixed...

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