How to Get a Job in ClimateTech

As a headhunter in ClimateTech, I get approached by a lot of people asking me to help them get a job in ClimateTech. Some are recently laid off, some are genuinely interested in the space, some are recent graduates, and some are just trying to ride the wave of ClimateTech.

I often take a 15-minute call with these folks to give them my tips. This happens so often that I’ve decided to put it into a post and guide.

There are some context pieces below if you’d like to read that but the meat and potatoes are right here.

Step 1: Identify your market

ClimateTech is a very broad statement. There are loads of verticals in ClimateTech so you need to narrow in on one or two. Examples of verticals are Electric Vehicle Charging, Carbon Capture, Green Building Technology, Energy Tech, and Battery Recycling Technology. The list could go on for a while. If you’re not at all familiar check out this breakdown from ctvc.co.

In choosing your market/vertical, be realistic. Think about what you have done in the past or what you are doing now. If you focus on getting a green job in the same industry you’re already in, this is the easiest way to achieve your goal.

You can make a total change but be prepared to take a big pay cut.