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Considering Your Career

If you’re curious about the atmosphere, the planet, or how science shapes our world, you’re in the right place. Discover how your interests could lead to a meaningful career in weather, climate and the environment.

Understanding Your Career Options

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What is Meteorology?

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Video Series

So you want to do something about climate change?

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Guide

Careers in Weather and Climate

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Guide

Careers for Climate

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RMetS Careers Day: Interested in a Career in Weather and Climate?

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Subject and Degree Pathways

Deciding What's Right for You

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Is a PhD for me?

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Work Experience Opportunities

Learning and Upskilling

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Formal Courses

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Informal Courses

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Vocational Qualifications

Other Useful Links

The folllowing links lead to external resources:

  • Why the world needs meteorologists, from the World Meteorological Association (Youtube)
  • RMetS Science Engagement Manager, Hannah Mallinson, joins a Careers Podcast for National Careers Week
  • Meteorologist Job Profile from Skills Development Scotland
  • Meteorologist Job Profile from the Plan-it Plus Job Directory
  • Geography related career information from the Royal Geographical Society
  • What can you do with geography in weather and climate? A poster from the Geographical Association
  • Physics related career information from the Institute of Physics

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