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Get Started on Your Green Career Journey

Green Career Seekers:

Not sure where to start, what steps to take, or how to figure out where your skills fit within the green economy...Our Free Getting Started Membership is the place to start.

Career Professionals:

Counselors, Coaches, Recruiters

You will start your Free "Getting Started" Membership with a 6-Day Email Series. 

  • Discover how asking yourself new questions brings you the insights and answers you are searching for

  • Identify the two essential steps to finding your green career

  • Assess where you are right now with our Green Career Scorecard

  • Explore our Green Economy Map to discover the 50 industries and sectors that make up the green economy

  • Uncover the secret to leveraging your networking conversations

  • Find out why having a guide during the quest for your green career will shorten your path and make your actions more effective

  • Learn about the various membership and coaching options we offer to help you shorten your path to your green career.

To get started: Fill in the green form to the right with your name, email, and how you learned about our site.

Bonus: You'll receive our Green Career Tip of the Week newsletter each Wednesday morning.


 

 

Free Getting Started Membership Resources

In your 7th email, you'll receive your log in information for Green Career Central. When you log in, you'll be able to access the following resources

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Discover the Steps to Your Green Career - This step-by-step plan gives you the insights you need to know what step to take when. To make the most progress, be sure to complete one phase before you venture into the next one.

 

Green Career Central Blog

   

Green Economy Big Picture - Before you can identify your green career, you must grasp the industries and sectors that make up the green economy. Explore the Green Economy Map to understand the industries that make up each sector of the emerging green economy.

 
Recent Green Career Tip of
the Week Issues
Connecting the Dots Between Your Background and a New Green CareerConnecting the Dots Between Your Background and a New Green Career
One of the challenges of finding a new job or a new career is looking at your existing skills and experience and connecting the dots to figure out which careers are a good fit for you. . . . more

Green Jobs Get Real: The Beginning of a New Era of the Green EconomyGreen Jobs Get Real: The Beginning of a New Era of the Green Economy
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is currently working on the first national attempt to figure out how many green jobs there are in the United States. Although this may seem rather esoteric, this is a big step forward for the green economy. . . . more

Green Job Spider: Our Favorite Source for Green Job ListingsGreen Job Spider: Our Favorite Source for Green Job Listings
Finding reliable, easy to access green job listings is a bit of a challenge. However, there is help. Chris Russell's Green Job Spider is an easy to use green job listing that is a great tool for exploring career options, learning about employers, and, of course, checking out job openings. . . . more

Currently Employed? A Perfect Time to Prepare for Your Future Green CareerCurrently Employed? A Perfect Time to Prepare for Your Future Green Career
In this week's article I share how you can explore your green career options while you are employed. In fact, it's a perfect time to take advantage of strategic opportunities to green your resume. . . . more


 

Green Career Scorecard - Throughout your green career journey, it's helpful to assess your progress. Take 5 minutes to complete the survey and then on the very next screen you'll see your results. Feel free to complete this survey as often as you'd like to gain insights about where to focus your attention and what to plan as your next move.

 
 

Green Career Tip of the Week Archive - Access a collection of articles from our weekly newsletter. You'll find updates about issues that shape the green economy, strategies you can use to move forward in your quest for a green career, and ways to counteract blocks you may encounter during your journey.   Calendar of Events
 

Watch our calendar for upcoming events. We typically offer one free teleclass or webinar per month. In addition, we list Carol's public speaking engagements at live events and virtual venues.

 

 

 

Green Careers For Dummies Get Going with Your Green Career Green Economy Bookstore



Make a good living in the emerging green economy


The green economy is just beginning to unfold. The transition from business-as-usual to a new sustainable economy is opening up a wide range of opportunities that are likely to continue for years to come as new clean technologies, policies, and standards are adopted. Making sense of this new economy can be tricky, but if you're committed to finding a career that will have a positive impact on the planet, this friendly guide gives you everything you need to land the job of your dreams.

Green Careers For Dummies



Are you wondering "Where do I start to find my green career?"   
Right here!

"Get Going on Your Green Career"  is a 3-part audio series designed to give you a jumpstart in your search for a green career.  We know the green economy can be hard to navigate, so Carol is offering the audio series to help get you started!

Get Going on Your Green Career

Books We Recommend

Reading (or listening) to books is one of the best ways to expand your knowledge of the green economy, sustainable business practices, and individual industries. We've put together our list of recommendations from best selling books and books by colleagues who are active within their specialty.

Green Career Central Store

A collection of books, ebooks and audio programs we offer to help you reach your green career goal.

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