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Hao - 
Manager, Sustainability Services

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Develop, manage and deliver client engagements on various aspects of sustainability, e.g. sustainability strategy, energy efficiency, urbanization, GHG emissions reduction, smart cities.

Typical day

Mixed, with Business Development activities, project delivery, communication with clients/ business partners/internal stakeholders, and participating events/conferences.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Sustainability as an emerging sector, always experiencing something new.

Challenging aspects

Managing multiple strands of work at the same time, work/life balance.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Exposed to a large variety of sustainability related issues, engaging with clients from different public and private sectors.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Analytical, problem solving, communication.

Training I receive as part of my job

On-the-job learning, company-provided online and classroom training on both sustainability and soft skills.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

British Embassy Beijing, Energy & Climate Change Section.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sustainability & Climate Change services.

Accenture, Sustainability Services.

Where do I see myself in the future?

Continue to work in the sustainability sector, further expertise and advance career.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Taken opportunities to have internship/working experience while studying, to have an advantage when apply for graduate jobs but also help to decide what job/career he/she enjoys.


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Last updated: 03 May 2013