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It’s official! I finished editing Green Careers For Dummies last Thursday. It feels great to be done! The Green Career Central team is already working on exciting events for the launch of the book in January – March. We’ll be sharing the details as we get closer!
See what exciting events are coming up for you at Green Career Central.
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.
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Highlighted Event: Upcoming Events for Fall 2009
If one of the events below interests you, click through to the Web site for details.
NOW Is the Time to Prepare for Your Green Career
Wednesday, Oct 14th at 6 pm Pacific... TONIGHT!
Free Teleclass
Are you asking yourself whether you should act on your desire to have a green career NOW or whether you should wait until the economy settles out a bit? In this free teleclass, Carol reveals five actions you can take right NOW to move toward your green career - even in an economy that's shifting and growing.
Click here for more information.
 On-the-Spot Mentoring with Carol
Wednesday, Oct 28th at 6 pm Pacific.
Registration deadline is Friday, October 23rd
$19/member and $29/non members
Are you trying to figure out your next move in finding your green career? In this teleclass, Carol will work with a series of participants to help them identify actions they can take to get unstuck. The goal of all of these "on the spot" mentoring conversations will be to move everyone on the call closer to their green career goals! This is not your ordinary “teleclass”! If you like interactive - you will love this!
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"Jump Start Your Green Career" 6-Week Intensive Workshop
Six week workshop by phone – begins Tuesday, Nov 3rd
See full description with benefits, results, and investment on Web site
Are you ready to move your search your green career forward? In this 6-week intensive teleclass workshop, facilitated by Carol McClelland and her team of career coaches, you’ll bring your green niche into focus and create a personalized action plan to help you get the results you desire. Achieving both of these outcomes helps you shorten your path to your green career.
If you wonder if this workshop is a good fit for you, please set up an appointment with Carol to talk about where you are in your process and what you can expect from the workshop. Click to the full description for details about the workshop and how to set up a conversation with Carol.
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Tip of the Week: Pace Yourself on the Climb to Your Green Career
In my ongoing conversations over the past two years with Green Career Central members and audiences, I’ve discovered that many people are approaching their transition into the green economy as though it is just another job search.
Deciding you want to move your career into the green economy is a significant decision. It’s not the same as deciding you want to get a job or find a new job. It’s not a one-time job search that puts you in a new job. It’s a decision that defines both your short term and your long term future.
What makes finding a career in the green economy different?
- The green economy is just beginning to take form. New green industries are beginning to develop and existing industries are beginning to transition into green, but not all companies are ready to hire people into green jobs right now. New innovations, policies, and regulations that are yet to be defined will help shape where the green economy is going.
- It’s likely you’ll need new knowledge and skills to succeed in the green economy. Developing yourself in these ways takes time.
- Traditional job search techniques and resources aren’t likely to be as effective in helping you find a green career. The basic steps of your job search are likely to be the same, but how you gain information about green industries, green companies, and green job openings is likely to require a bit more creativity and time.
Having a realistic picture of where you are headed and understanding the steps you can take today to make your journey easier can make all the difference.
Finding Your Green Career Is Like Climbing a Mountain
Imagine you are setting out to reach the summit of substantial mountain. You no doubt have your image of how it will feel to be atop the mountain, celebrating your accomplishment and taking in the amazing view.
To achieve your goal, you have a couple of options:
- Start climbing! You can see the top of the mountain so you know where you are going. You find the trail head and set out with a moment’s notice.
If you chose this option, my guess is you’d have a very difficult trek. Without the proper equipment, food, map, and advice, it’s likely you’d have a difficult journey at best. Depending on the intensity of the climb, you might not even reach your destination.
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- Plan for your climb. You might begin assessing your goal by talking to others who have succeeded in reaching the summit. Then with this solid information as your starting point, you’d begin creating your plan for a climb several months out. You’d think about how you’d like to train, what equipment and training you need, and who you want to climb with. Then you’d begin implementing your plan, one step at a time.
Although it may not sound as glamorous and exciting as setting out spontaneously on a hike, your chances of success are much greater in this case. In fact, with the proper preparations, you may actually enjoy the entire experience more fully because you are prepared, confident, and knowledgeable about what it’s going to take to succeed.
Identifying your green focus and then implementing your vision requires a plan as well.
- You must choose a destination – your green career niche or focus
- You must research your destination to know whether it’s the right goal for you, and what it’s going to take to achieve your goal.
- You must prepare for your journey. Building your skills and gaining experience are critical for your ultimate success.
- You must build a network of people who have been to the same destination or a similar one so that you can learn from their experience.
- You must develop your ability to spot changes in your environment and to take action to avoid problems or capitalize on opportunities.
What This Means to You
Transitioning into the green economy takes time, focus, and dedication. It’s not going to happen overnight just because you want to be in a green career.
Taking a long term view of your green career may sound hard, but it actually makes it easier! With a long lead time you can take your transition step by step, gaining momentum and successes along the way. Over time you’ll have experiences to put on your resume, classes to point to during your interview, and the clarity to be enthusiastic about your future.
Note from Carol: If you want to learn more about how you can begin to prepare for your green career today, check out our free teleclass TONIGHT!
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Green Career CentralTM is a virtual career center for motivated professionals who are ready to find a green career that fully expresses their passions, skills, values, and talents.
Carol McClelland, PhD, founder and Executive Director of Green Career Central, has helped thousands of people discover their dream career through her book Your Dream Career For Dummies and her work with individuals, groups, and students. Together with her team of experts, researchers and writers, Carol has pulled together eighteen years of experience into a broad collection of how-to articles, resources, support, and teleclasses to help you find your way to make a difference and prosper. Carol is currently writing Green Careers for Dummies, which will be available in bookstores in late January/early February 2010.
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