Looking for job abroad
Hello everyone!
Before I start, I’d like to share a bit about my background. I have a bachelor’s degree in biology and I’m currently finishing my master’s in environmental management. I also work as an EIA screening specialist at a government agency. While the work is relevant to my field, it’s mostly desk-based, and I’ve realized I’m craving more communication, creativity, and overall freedom in my career.
Because of that, I’ve decided to change direction a bit. I would still love to stay within the environmental field, but I’m considering paths such as environmental consulting, carbon/climate accounting, or sustainability-related work. Recently, I’ve also become very interested in marketing, so I’ve been thinking about options like project management or environmental/sustainability marketing as well.
The challenge is that my country isn’t particularly developed in terms of environmental careers, and opportunities are quite limited, both professionally and educationally. Because of this, I’m planning to move to the EU in the next 2-3 years. I’m from a post-Soviet, non-EU country, so I know this transition may not be easy.
I’ve already tried applying for jobs abroad several times without success, so my current plan is to strengthen my profile as much as possible through certifications and language skills. I currently speak (other than my native language) English, Russian, and French, and I’ve recently started learning German.
My question is: what certifications would actually be useful to strengthen my resume for environmental consulting, carbon/climate accounting, sustainability, project management, or even environmental marketing? I’d really appreciate any advice from people in these fields or those who made a similar transition..