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Step 6: Take Action-Green Job Search

You know it's time to launch your job search, but do you know the most effective way to proceed?

The articles in this career step introduce several approaches your green job search--traditional job search, recruiters, and a new innovative approach called the High Impact Job Search. Your personal situation will dictate which strategies work best for you.

As you proceed with your job search, you may find the following resources to be invaluable:

Green Job Boards

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Step 6: Green Job Search
Launching a job search is the beginning of a new phase of your career journey. Although you've made the decision to hunt for a job, you may have a few more decisions to make as you weigh the benefits of various job search approaches. . . . more


What to Do When the Path to Your Green Career is Blocked
What to Do When the Path to Your Green Career is Blocked Some people are turning away from opportunity because the path isn't completely clear. Perhaps the industry isn't developed yet, the jobs aren't available locally, or their personal skills aren't sought after. . . . more
Four Steps to Solving Your Green Career Dilemma
Four Steps to Solving Your Green Career Dilemma Does the thrill of the unknown motivate you or stop you in your tracks? Given that the green economy is just forming, there is no way to know exactly how it is all going to unfold. Don't let the desire to make the perfect decision keep you from making any decision. . . . more
Facing the Unknown
Facing the Unknown Does the thrill of the unknown motivate you or stop you in your tracks? Given that the green economy is just forming, there is no way to know exactly how it is all going to unfold. Don't let the desire to make the perfect decision keep you from making any decision. . . . more
Four Strategies to Find Local Green Jobs
Four Strategies to Find Local Green Jobs In our first market research survey, we discovered that one of the most important issues for our respondents was finding a green career in their local area. Obviously the answer to that question varies by your location and how green is your local economy. . . . more
Not All Informational Interviews Are Created Equal
Not All Informational Interviews Are Created Equal In you plan to use informational interviews to learn more about your target industry or profession, the strategies in this tip of the week can help you maximize the results you get. . . . more
Six Secrets to Using Green Job Boards Effectively
Six Secrets to Using Green Job Boards Effectively If you are thinking about using job boards to find your next job, be sure to check out this Green Career Tip to learn the most effective ways to use them. . . . more
Exploring Your Green Career Options: What Stage Are You In?
If you are exploring your green career options, understanding the phases of your research will help you know where to focus your time, how to set your research goal, and what questions to ask. . . . more
Eight Creative Ways to Identify Green Companies
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is where do I find green companies? In this Tip of the Week you walk away with eight creative ways to locate companies that are green. . . . more
What's the Only Difference Between Your Resume and Everybody Else's?
Jewel Bracy DeMaio
To dynamically present your greatest potential to employers in the green industry, your resume needs to go beyond key words, accomplishments, and achievements. The element that will truly put you over the top is YOU. . . . more
Pack Your Resume With a 30-Second Punch
Jewel Bracy DeMaio
Are you still putting an objective at the top of your resume? Did you know that is positioning you as a less competitive candidate? Learn how to add a definite punch at the beginning of your resume by reading this article. . . . more
Do You Know a Sure Fire Way To Your Next Executive Position?
Jewel Bracy DeMaio
General resume is a phrase that, as a green industry professional, you need to completely eliminate from your career management strategy. What you need is a resume with a laser beam focus. . . . more
Video Resume's - Who's Watching?
Robin Ogden
The introduction of the video resume has added an entirely new approach to career management. . . . more
Your Value Connection: Are You Ready to Answer?
Chris Fogarty
If someone from your company asked you 'how do you contribute here?' would you know what to say? If not, discover something that will strengthen the impression you make during an interview. . . . more
Video Resume Show Stoppers
Robin Ogden
If you plan to create a video resume you don't want to miss these show stoppers. . . . more
First Impressions and Interviewing
Robin Ogden
First impressions can make or break your job search. Learn how you can make a great best impression. . . . more
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