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Gulf Oil Spill: A Turning of the Tides for Climate Energy Policy?

Issue 127 - 12 May 2010
Gulf Oil Spill: A Turning of the Tides for Climate Energy Policy?

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Transitioning to a Green Career - When You Are Currently Unemployed

Issue 126 - 5 May 2010
Last week I outlined the steps for transitioning to a green career if you are currently employed. This week I describe how to make this transition if you are currently unemployed.

Transitioning to a Green Career - When You Are Currently Employed

Issue 125 - 28 April 2010
What steps should you take to transition to your green career? In this week's tip I'll give you the strategy for those of you who have a job now and want to transition to a new green career. Next week I'll outline the strategy for those of you who are currently unemployed.

Earth Day 2010: Progress and Opportunities

Issue 124 - 21 April 2010
In this week's tip, discover the programs, initiatives, and policies forming in the green economy. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day!

Three Ways Your Vague Green Career Goal Limits the Success of Your Job Search

Issue 123 - 14 April 2010
Are you specific enough about your green career goal? How will it affect you getting your dream job? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this week's Tip of the Week.

Green Encore Careers: Using Your Existing Experience in a New Career

Issue 122 - 7 April 2010
Are you planning for your encore career? Are you passionate about the green economy? Read this week's tip to learn about the numerous possibilities for you!

Talent Shortage in Clean Tech Opens up Green Career Opportunities

Issue 121 - 31 March 2010
We're in a recession, right? So why is there a talent shortage in the clean tech sector? Find out these answers, and how you can move into these positions, in this week's Tip of the Week.

Five Strategies that Launched Jane Goodall's Green Career

Issue 120 - 24 March 2010
Find out how Jane Goodall's green career journey can inspire and guide your own. Listen to this week's Tip of the Week.

Discover the Green Job Opportunities Hidden in Plain Sight

Issue 119 - 17 March 2010
Do you have a hard time finding "all those green jobs" that people are talking about? In this week's tip I show you where the green careers are hiding in plain sight.

Expand How You Think About Your Green Job Possibilities

Issue 118 - 10 March 2010
Are you limiting yourself in your search for a green career? Read this week's tip to learn how you might be limiting yourself, and how to expand your possibilities.

Earth Day: A Wonderful Opportunity to Build Your Green Network

Issue 117 - 3 March 2010
Earth Day is coming up, and with it, an opportunity for you to build your green network. Read this week's tip to learn how to maximize your Earth Day networking potential.

Green Business Trends Open Up Green Career Possibilities

Issue 116 - 24 February 2010
This week is Part 2 of my observations of the State of Green Business 2010 report. Learn how these trends may affect you on your dream green career journey. Read this week's Tip of the Week.

Going for Your Green Career Gold: Learning from Olympic Athletes

Issue 115 - 17 February 2010
How is an Olympic athlete similar to a green career seeker? I'll show you in this week's Tip of the Week.

The State of Green Business and Your Green Career -- Part 1

Issue 114 - 10 February 2010
A new report has just come out on the state of green businesses. In this week's tip I'll explain how these new green trends affect your green career.

Cleantech and Your Green Career: The Opportunities and Challenges

Issue 113 - 3 February 2010
Cleantech affects all green jobs. Discover cleantech and how it relates to your dream green job... listen to this week's Tip of the Week.

Expanding Your View of the Energy Issue

Issue 112 - 27 January 2010
Why is our energy situation important to your green career? Find out what you can learn, and how it can help you, in this week's Tip of the Week.

What Will You Discover in Green Careers for Dummies?

Issue 111 - 20 January 2010
As Carol's Green Careers for Dummies launches today, this week's tip is a tour of the book. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the sneak peak.

Green Economy Progress Update: What You Can Discover about Your Own Green Career

Issue 110 - 13 January 2010
Are you ready for a straightforward assessment of the US and our environmental policy? Listen to this week's tip, which focuses on a speech by Barbara Boxer, explains where the US is with climate change and global warming.

Five Pieces of Good News about the Green Economy

Issue 109 - 6 January 2010
In this new year, we're starting off with good news! Listen to this week's tip to learn about good news in the green economy.

Holiday Gatherings: A Great Opportunity to Build Your Green Network

Issue 108 - 21 December 2009
It's the holiday season and many people are gathering together to celebrate. Learn how you can strengthen your green network at holiday gatherings.

How to Understand Green Job Reports

Issue 107 - 16 December 2009
Green job reports are confusing. It is difficult to compare and understand the data because definitions of "green jobs" vary. In this Tip of the Week, Carol gives you tips on how to compare apples to apples, not oranges.

Your Green Career Path: Are You Getting in Your Own Way?

Issue 106 - 9 December 2009
Sometimes the biggest obstacle in our green career journey is ourselves. Listen to this week's tip to see if you're getting in your own way, and how to clear your path.

First Step to Grasping the Critical Issues of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen

Issue 105 - 2 November 2009
Next week the UN Climate Change Conference starts in Copenhagen. This conference will shape the future of the global green economy. Find out what to look for, and what to expect in this week's Tip of the Week.

Five Ways You Can Leverage Unique Qualities of the Green Economy

Issue 104 - 18 November 2009
Do you want insight into the big picture of the green economy? This week's tip shares what Carol learned while creating the Green Economy Map.

Take Action to Create Green Career Opportunities

Issue 103 - 11 November 2009
Getting your dream green career takes action. Listen to this week's tip and find out what you can do to make your dream a reality.

Green Occupations: New Official Descriptions Announced by O*NET

Issue 102 - 4 November 2009
Do you want some clarity on green job definitions? In this week's tip, Carol reviews O*NET's new official green occupation descriptions.

Recovery.gov 2.0: New Local Details about Stimulus Money Distributions

Issue 101 - 28 October 2009
Do you want to SEE where the stimulus money going? In this week's tip, Carol shares some quick and easy ways to glean good information for your job search from the Recovery.gov website.

What One Thing Can You Do Today to Move Toward Your Green Career?

Issue 100 - 21 October 2009
Are you struggling with how to balance your current job, your personal life, and your quest for a green career? In this week's tip, Carol shares several strategies she developed that allow you to accomplish your goals bit by bit.

Pace Yourself on the Climb to Your Green Career

Issue 99 - 14 October 2009
Moving into the green economy is not as easy as getting a standard job. This week's tip compares the differences between a green and standard job search, and gives you the perspective and steps you need to succeed.

So Where Are We with Climate Change Regulations?

Issue 98 - 7 October 2009
Are you wondering what's going on with climate change legislation? Listen to this week's tip to learn about national and international climate regulations.

Rebuilding Greensburg, KS: A Look at an Emerging Green Economy

Issue 97 - 30 September 2009
Have you heard about Greensburg, Kansas? This week's tip talks about the town rebuilding green after being flattened by a tornado. Learn about their process, and the green jobs involved, in this unique insight into the green economy.

Moving from the Electric Grid to the Smart Grid: What You Need to Know Now

Issue 96 - 23 September 2009
Does the energy grid baffle you? In this week's article, Carol helps you understand the basics with fabulous maps from NPR, and shows you ways delve deeper for more information.

Why We Need a Green Revolution: Insights and Opinions of Thomas Friedman

Issue 95 - 16 September 2009
Are you looking for inspiration to make green changes now? This week's tip discusses the premise of Thomas Friedman's new book and some actions you can take to support the green revolution.

Five Green Industries that May Surprise You

Issue 94 - 9 September 2009
How many green industries do you know? This week's Tip of the Week focuses on five industries that may surprise you how they're greening up.

Stay on Top of Legislative Actions: Your Green Career May Depend on It

Issue 93 - 2 September 2009
Laws, regulations, and incentives play a major role in shaping the green economy, and your current or future green career. Listen to this week's tip to learn how you can stay on top of legislative actions.

Staying on Top of the Evolving Green Economy

Issue 92 - 26 August 2009
Staying informed on the green economy gives you an advantage in your current or future green career. Listen to this week's newsletter to discover some of the easiest and best ways to keep informed.

Expand Where You Look for Green Professional Job Opportunities

Issue 91 - 19 August 2009
Are you waiting to see how the green economy will evolve before becoming a part of it? Listen to this week's tip to learn the advantages of acting now, plus an out-of-the-box job option.

Maps and More Maps of the Green Economy

Issue 90 - 12 August 2009
Want to SEE the green economy in action? Listen to this week's tip and check out the green maps.

Success Breeds Failure: Dynamics of an Economy in Transition

Issue 89 - 5 August 2009
The economy is changing. Businesses that are successful now and don't change with the economy will fail. This week's Tip of the Week discusses how businesses and individuals can succeed and grow in this changing economy.

From Waste to Sustainability: Visual Ways to Explore Key Green Economy Topics

Issue 88 - 29 July 2009
Do you want the quick and effective overview of sustainability? This Tip of the Week gives you fun and easy resources on waste, sustainability, and biomimicry to help you build your green knowledge base.

Signs of Momentum in the Green Economy

Issue 87 - 22 July 2009
Are you worried about the future of the green economy? This Tip of the Week shares our outlook on the stability and momentum of green.

Prepare for Your Green Career: Improve Your Ecoliteracy

Issue 85 - 8 July 2009
Are you up-to-date on your ecoliteracy? This week's Tip of the Week will show how and where to brush up on the language and issues that are critical to landing your green job.

Update and Next Steps: American Energy and Climate Act

Issue 84 - 1 July 2009
Green legislation has passed the House! Read or listen to this Tip of the Week to see the pros, cons, and next steps in this legislation.

An Innovative Way to Explore Your Target Green Industry

Issue 83 - 24 June 2009
Looking for an entertaining and educational way to explore your target green industry? Read or listen to this week's tip and see how you can learn from your T.V.

You Are Brilliant, and the Earth is Hiring

Issue 82 - 17 June 2009
Are you ready to be inspired for the future? This week's tip is Paul Hawken's commencement address given to the University of Portland class of 2009.

Intrapreneurship - Green Your Resume by Greening Your Current Job

Issue 81 - 10 June 2009
Do you want to green your current job? Ready to make a difference where you are? This week's Green Career Tip is all about helping you to green your current job or company.

How to Succeed in Your Green Career

Issue 80 - 3 June 2009
Want success? Listen to this week's tip to see how Richard St John's inspiring 8 Secrets of Success can help you succeed with your green career.

The American Clean Energy & Security Act – The Good, Bad and Ugly

Issue 79 - 27 May 2009
Learn about new green legislation, and how it affects you. Listen to this week's Tip of the Week to learn more about the American Clean Energy and Security Act (i.e. the Waxman-Markey climate legislation).

Map to Your Green Career - New and Improved Plan

Issue 78 - 20 May 2009
Today we're sharing the New and Improved Plan to Map Your Green Career that will help you realize your green career dreams.

Flexibility Leads to Success in the Green Economy

Issue 77 - 13 May 2009
Having a hard time finding that perfect, full-time, green career in today's economy? Full-time green may not be available right now. This week's Tip of the Week will show you opportunities to keep you moving toward, and prepare you for, that perfect green job.

Follow the Stimulus Package Money Trail

Issue 76 - 6 May 2009
This week's Green Career Tip of the Week is an update on the Stimulus Package Money Trail, where the money's going, and what it means for the green economy.

Eight Creative Ways to Identify Green Companies

Issue 75 - 29 April 2009
Identifying which companies are green can make your green career search that much more difficult. Let this week's tip ease your burden with several great sources of information.

Six Ways to Outshine Your Competition for a Green Job

Issue 74 - 22 April 2009
It can be tough standing out in a sea of applicants to get that green career you want. Listen to this week's tip for six ways to shine bright for prospective employers.

Three Paths to a Green Career

Issue 73 - 15 April 2009
Need a friendly guide to help you on your path to a green career? Listen to this week's tip to learn how to get from where you are to where you want to be.

What Counts as a Green Job: An Updated Definition

Issue 72 - 8 April 2009
"Green Job" is used so much, but with so much growth and innovation has the definition changed? Listen to this week's tip for an updated definition and more!

What Industries Are Included in Cleantech?

Issue 71 - 1 April 2009
What industries are we talking about when we say "Cleantech"? Listen to this week's tip to learn more about the multitude of industries encompassed by Cleantech.

Cleantech Defined: What Does Cleantech Mean for Your Career?

Issue 70 - 25 March 2009
When talking green, do we understand what we or others are saying? Listen to this week's tip to better understand the term, cleantech.

Green Business Books to Boost Your Success

Issue 69 - 18 March 2009
Books can be fun, informative, or both, but can they lead to getting hired in the green economy? Listen to this week's tip to learn why a little reading can help you to your green career.

Where, Oh Where, Are the Non-Technical Green Careers?

Issue 68 - 11 March 2009
Do you sometimes feel that without an engineering degree, you'll have a hard time finding a green job? Listen to this week's tip to discover why green business needs you too.

Where Are the Green Jobs? Maps Are Worth Ten Thousand Words

Issue 67 - 4 March 2009
Want to really SEE where the green jobs are? This week's tip talks about an exciting map to green companies across the USA.

Green Job Search Tactics for Recessionary Times

Issue 66 - 25 February 2009
Are you losing steam in your green job search as the economy slows down? Listen to this week's tip to learn how motivation pays off.

Six Ways to Move Your Green Career Forward While Keeping Your Current Job

Issue 55 - 25 November 2008
Are you losing steam in your green job search as the economy slows down? Listen to this week's tip to learn how motivation pays off.