Barriers Survey Results

The results you've been waiting for ๐Ÿคฉ

THE RESULTS ARE IN.

Terra.do believes that we need 100 million people working on Climate Solutions by 2030 to address the demands of the climate crisis.๐ŸŒŽ 9 out of 10 surveyed people have considered taking a climate job.๐ŸŒŽ 72% of respondents see the direct role climate jobs can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.๐ŸŒŽ 77.3% of surveyed individuals say climate jobs give them hope for the future. So why arenโ€™t we seeing more people transitioning their careers The survey debunks three common climate job myths:

๐ŸŒฑ Climate experience is required.

The #1 thing holding candidates back is themselves. 51% of candidates are disqualifying themselves because they donโ€™t have climate experience. Responses show a disconnect between how people view others' roles and how they view their individual place in the industry.

๐ŸŒฑ You can only find qualified candidates through climate-specific channels.

83% of respondents without climate jobs are still using LinkedIn to find a climate job. 

People who are not already in the climate community are rarely using climate-specific resources to find jobs.

๐ŸŒฑ Climate impact is enough of an incentive for job seekers.

Money, remote work, and hour flexibility outperformed industry, job security, and type of work. Candidates care about mission/value alignment, but they prioritize real-world factors.

Congrats to Jordan C. for winning our $100 Patagonia gift card! ๐ŸŒŽ

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