How to Land a Green Job
The Green Market Oracle
Green jobs encompass a wide range of occupations. Green jobs are goingto play a pivotal role in reducing unemployment and reviving a sluggisheconomy. The green market has enormous potential, more than any otherindustry. We have already seen massive growth in the The solar and windindustries and this is likely to continue.
Far too many Americanpoliticians confuse the debate by denying climate change rather thanadvance green jobs. However, the burgeoning awareness will make itincreasingly difficult for these politicians to continue theirresistance to the inevitable transition to clean energy. Clean energy is a matter of national security, it is also a matter of internationalcompetitiveness.
Green collar jobs are already playing a vitalrole spurring economic growth and providing green jobs. In Europe,countries like Spain are investing heavily in green jobs with theexpectation that this will reduce unemployment and help grow thenational economy.
Increasing numbers of green job seekers arelooking to enter the green market. Green job seekers should learn aboutthe companies and technologies that are part of the green revolution.Education and ongoing learning is key. Green job seekers need tocontinue to research, they also need to attend conferences, and networkwith others in their chosen green field.
An outstanding resumethat is focused on cleantech or other sustainable skills can go a longway to help people secure a green job. Leverage your experiences andposition yourself for a green career. It is important to note that eachindustry has its own specific needs, and rather than a generic resumeyour resume should highlight your CleanTech experience – or otherrelevant industry experience that you can leverage in your new job. awinning resume and cover letter is also an important part ofsuccessfully pursuing a green career.
A resource called "Sustainability Pro Bono Exhange," (SPBEX) is a kind of match-making service between green/sustainabilityprofessionals and organizations in search of such professionals onvolunteer basis.
An online community for the unemployed known as http://www.lemonadeit.com/, provides the unemployed with what they need to know about stayingafloat until the next opportunity comes along. This site has a wealth of tools for the unemployed seeking to become employed.
Richard Matthews is a consultant, eco-entrepreneur, sustainable investor and writer. He is the owner of THE GREEN MARKET, one of the Web’s most comprehensive resources on the business of the environment. He is also the author of numerous articles on sustainable positioning, green investing, enviro-politics and eco-economics.
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