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Friday Mar 06, 2026
Friday Mar 06, 2026
In this week's episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultant, is joined by alumnus Mathys Reiss, now a Climate Action Associate working at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Mathys completed his Masters in Sustainable Business Management in 2024, and reflects on his academic journey and his transition into a career in sustainability. He shares his insights into what it's like to work within a global organisation at the forefront of corporate responsibility.
Mathys shares:
- His tips on how to stay resilient during the job hunting process.
- What he did to stand out from other applicants.
- The value of networking and making the most of local opportunities.
Useful Links:
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7261652140689936384/?originTrackingId=af%2F0EkrgTd%2B7%2B6NSQQv0Sw%3D%3D - this is the video which Mathys made we referred to in the episode.
- This is the video which Mathys refers to which inspired his video https://scroll.in/video/1064546/watch-marketing-manager-gets-fired-creates-unique-video-to-present-herself-in-the-job-market
- Listen to our Planned Happenstance podcast: https://pod.fo/e/33a7e9
- Green Consultants is as an excellent opportunity to develop skills and enhance a CV in this area. Open to all students.
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