The last decade has brought more attention to climate change and other environmental issues, inspiring many people to make a career out of saving the planet (myself included). And employment in this field is projected to keep growing over the next decade.

It’s been nearly 10 years since I first started studying environmental science. This milestone, along with a recent job change (preceded by a challenging job search) has led to a lot of reflection on my career path so far.

New grads, this one's for you…