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Welcome Rutgers University Students - Camden Career Center
The Career Center at Camden is very pleased to offer our students access to Green Career Central, a premier site for learning about the “green economy” and finding “green jobs.”
Green Career Central will help you explore career options and link you to a myriad of green career resources. This website translates economic trends, policy, news, and even materials from green conferences into implications for your career.
We hope you will find this platform helpful and welcome your feedback at any time. In addition, please feel free to make appointments with a Career Center Professional for assistance with gathering information, making decisions and seeking opportunities. The Career Center is located in the lower level of the Rutgers Camden Campus Center.
- Before you begin, be sure to read the section below called "How to Make the Most of Your Green Career Central Membership" to learn more about the site.
- Use the link at the bottom of this page to create your account.
Best wishes as you pursue your green career!
~ James A. Marino
Assistant Dean / Director
Rutgers Camden Career Center
(856) 225-6046
jmarino@camden.rutgers.edu
How to Make the Most of Your Green Career Central Membership
To reach each of the pages listed below, you'll need to be logged in to your Green Career Central site. The registration link is at the bottom of this page!
- Join the Green Career Central LinkedIn Group
- Take a quick tour of the four zones of Green Career Central
Although we have many resources on the site, when you understand how the information is organized, you'll be able to find just what you need, when you need it!
a. On the left - 7 Steps to Your Green Career (scroll down to see how these 7 Steps correspond to the 6 Steps of Career Tracker.)
b. On the right – Links to follow Green Career Central on social networking media and to join online groups for those interested in green careers.
c. On the right - Green Career Resources button.
- Public resources such as our newsletter, blog, podcast, the Green Career Central Job Board, etc.
- Member-only resources such as over 40 green industry profiles, lists of green companies, reviews of over 80 green job goards, and more.
d. In the center – Orientation articles in colored box and most recently posted articles.
3. 7 Steps to Your Green Career
As you start working on the site, begin with Step 1 and work your way through the process to Step 7. Each step builds on the previous steps.
The table below shows you how the 7 Steps on Green Career Central correspond with the 6 Steps of the Career Tracker program.
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Green Career Central Steps
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Purpose and Goal of Step
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Step 1
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Customize Your Plan: Get your bearings. Understand what's included on Green Career Central.
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Step 2
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Green Economy Big Picture: Get an overview of the overall green economy. Understanding what industries are included in the green economy help you understand where your interests and skills fit into the big picture.
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Step 3
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Find Your Green Niche: Identify the area within the green economy that fits your interests, passions, and education
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Step 4
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Explore Your Options: Investigate the areas of the green economy that are most interesting to you based on your Green Niche discoveries in Step 3. Articles include tips on conducting online research and informational interviews with your contacts.
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Step 5
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Build Your Green Network: Create a strong network of people who know you and your interests. You'll interact with this group of people during your exploration of your career ideas and when you are ready to launch your job search.
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Step 6
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Prepare for Your Green Career: Build a collection of experiences to strengthen your resume so that you will attract the attention of potential employers. You might volunteer, participate in an internship, get some specialized training or certificate that's required to move into your chosen field.
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Step 7
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Take Action to Reach Your Goal: Start your job search or launch your green business.
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Set Up Your Account ..... Please use your Rutgers University email address to receive free membership to this site.
REGISTRATION PAGE
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