The MSc course has been running for 44 years with over 5,000 alumni and are our key resource. The Alumni Networkīill also works closely with the CEP Alumni Committee, who coordinate events and activities, bringing together CEP alumni. The Department and the Careers Service work actively to encourage students to find appropriate internships where there is clear benefit in doing so, while also fitting within the demands of the MSc programme. The Careers Service can also provide advice to students who wish to find internship opportunities. The opportunity to network with potential employers is a central part of the whole MSc course via weekly Policy seminars, where external speakers are invited to talk during the first and second terms. Careers 'speed-networking' gives students the opportunity to talk in small groups to different types of employers, companies and organisations to gain insight into the world of work in the environmental/sustainability field, and a chance to socialise and network with potential employers who might be recruiting (see photo). They also organise events, including a session specifically for 'Career Changers', and careers ‘speed-networking’.
Careers seminars and eventsīill and Becky provide careers seminars throughout the year for MSc and PhD students. Bill is happy to see past alumni if they need any careers advice later in life. CEP alumni have access to the College Careers Service for three years after graduating and CEP alumni are able to access the CEP jobs list and email network for a lifetime (!) through our fantastic international alumni network. The Careers Service also provides a detailed Careers Handbook specifically for the MSc Environmental Technology students. Online and personal CV checks are available by appointment, and Becky and other Careers Service consultants can provide further advice on job hunting, CVs, mock interviews etc. Becky Guppy is CEP’s main point of contact in the Careers Service. Imperial College Careers Serviceīill works closely with the College Careers Service. Students can also draw inspiration from the experience of a wealth of varied alumni career paths. A bit of reflection and focused discussion can help enormously in helping you make the most of all your skills and experience. Nevertheless, applying for jobs in a new area can seem a bit daunting, but it is important to recognise the wealth of transferable skills that you will be able to bring from previous career experience, even if not obviously connected with the environment. For those seeking a complete change of career the MSc is often the means of doing so. Careers supportĬurrent students and alumni can arrange individual appointments with Bill as necessary to discuss careers options. An alumnus of the MSc himself (1983/84) and having worked at Imperial for over 25 years, Bill has a long-standing connection with the course and its students. He is therefore well placed to provide advice as to the nature and needs across the diverse potential career destinations for our graduates. He has more than 35 years' experience working in the public, private and voluntary sectors, as a practitioner, campaigner and academic. Bill is also Associate Director at Collingwood Environmental Planning Ltd, and a therapist specialising in anxiety and stress in higher education (Imagination Therapy). The Departmental Careers Advisor is Dr Bill Sheate, Reader in Environmental Assessment (p/t) and Deputy Director of CEP's MSc Course. Graduates of the MSc in Environmental Technology are ideally placed to gain employment in a wide range of organisations, including consulting companies, government, and NGOs dealing with natural resources, conservation and international development.
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