Green Careers For Dummies^?

by Carol L. McClelland

• ISBN13: 9780470603833
• ISBN10: 0470603836
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Everything you need to start a green careerAs you look for ways to contribute positively to the global economic and environmental crisis, getting an eco-friendly job provides a two-prong solution. Green Careers For Dummies introduces you to the wealth of opportunities in the rapidly expanding sustainable career genre.This book explores the green frontier of careers and shows you how to find a field that is best suited to your primary interests, skills, and goals, and then translating that into the sustainable job sphere. Career opportunities in the environmental science, renewable energy, smart grid, green building, transportation, manufacturing, sustainability, policy, and more. Job search 2.0 techniques (new media, online, networking, and electronic communications) Emerging green jobs that will be created in the next 5 years and beyondWhether you're a recent college graduate or looking to make a career change, Green Careers For Dummies is your one-stop source for finding your fit in an environmentally responsible job. If you are a career counselor, this book gives you a solid overview of the ever-evolving world of green career possibilities you cn refer to in your work with students and clients.About the AuthorCarol McClelland, PhD, is the Founder and Executive Director of Green Career Central, an online green career resource center for professionals, students, and career counselors. She is also the author of Your Dream Career For Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Discovering the Green Frontier

The New World of Green Careers

Inside the Green Economy

Staking Out a Green Career

Finding Your Green Focus

Pursuing Your Interests: Finding Green Topics That Engage You

Playing to Your Strengths in the Green Careers Arena

Setting Your Green Career Goals

Exploring Careers in Green Industries

Jobs in Caring for the Earth

Managing Natural Resources

Angling for Jobs in Alternative Energy

Careers in Rebuilding the Infrastructure

Working to Shape the Green Economy

Inspiring and Motivating More Sustainable Actions

Providing Green Products and Experiences

Using Green Job Search 2.0 Techniques

Getting to Know Your Target Industry

Connecting with the Green Movement

Advancing Your Green Education

Claiming Your Competitive Advantage

Activating Your Green Job Search

Targeting the Right Eco-Friendly Companies

Finding Openings for Your Talents

Taking Your Green Career to The Next Level

The Part of Tens

Ten Great Green Career Resources

Ten Ways to Green Your Current Job

Index

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