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The Green Careers for Dummies Virtual Book tour is finally here! See the book section below to find out where you can connect with me live.
There are two member only teleclasses we're offering this month. Check out the Highlighted Events section for more information on working with recruiters and expanding your network.
Are you limiting yourself in your search for a green career? Read this week's tip to learn how you might be limiting yourself, and how to expand your possibilities.
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Green Careers for Dummies
Beginning next week, March 15th, I’ll be virtually visiting a variety of blogs, newsletters, and even a few radio shows to share articles, answer interview questions, talk with my hosts about Green Careers for Dummies. One of the best parts of the tour is that I’ll be interacting with those who comment on the various blogs. Please come with me on the tour! Mark your calendar for these two stops.
To get the latest info on the book tour,
- Or become a fan of the Green Careers for Dummies Page on Facebook
Highlighted Events
Although we don’t have a free teleclass scheduled this month, scroll up for details about our Virtual Book Tour events scheduled from March 15 – March 31.
Members Only Teleclass Events for March
(Log on to Green Career Central to Register for these teleclasses
that are included in your membership )
 How to Work with Recruiters – A recruiter can be a valuable networking partner and trusted advisor as you strive to reach your green career goals. In an interview with our special guest, Stephen Hinton, Director of Hinton Human Capital, you’ll discover the role recruiters play in the job market, how to attract the attention of recruiters, and how to build a long term relationship with a recruiter.
Monday, March 22, 5 pm Pacific
Guest Interview with Q&A – Log in to Register
Expand Your Green Network - Building a strong, vibrant green network is one of the most important steps you can take to find your green career. On this Members Only call, you’ll have the opportunity to share who you are and connect with other Green Career Central Members.
Tuesday, March 29, NOON Pacific
An Interactive Networking Event – Log in to Register
Tip of the Week: Expand How You Think About Your Green Job Possibilities
Are you in the process of switching jobs? Either finding a green job because you are currently unemployed or plotting a career change to a new green job?
Do you have picture of the kind of green job you want? Are you envisioning yourself in a full time job in a large company that provides full benefits?
Have you considered how this picture may actually be limiting your options?
Kinds of Employers
People often focus on large companies with household names when they are searching for jobs. This focus may be limiting your options more than necessary. As you brainstorm your options for your green career, think broadly about which potential employers you want to target.
- Start ups
- Small companies
- Family run companies
- Private companies
- Large cap companies
- Global companies
- Federal government
- State governments
- Regional organizations
- Local governments
- Non profits
- Foundations
- Educational institutions
- Think tanks
- Research organizations
- NGO – Non-governmental organizations
Roles You Can Take
In additional to exploring different organizations where you might work, consider expanding how you think about your own role. If you are focusing solely on becoming a full-time employee in your next job, you may be missing out on other opportunities that could be a crucial stepping stone to your green career.
- An external consultant
- A contract employee
- A part-time worker
- A freelancer
- A temporary worker
- A seasonal employee
- An intern
- A volunteer
- An advisor or board member
- An entrepreneur
Although it’s true that some of these options pay better than others, ALL of these opportunities are well worth pursuing if you are currently looking for work or if you are building your resume for your next green job. You never know how participating in one project, gig, event or contract will pave the way to your next opportunity.
Be Active
No matter what situation you are in, find opportunities to be active in ways that allow you to share your strengths and passions. Be as strategic as you can be about the choices you make. Assess how each opportunity meets your needs.
- Are you able to interact with the people you want to know and be known by?
- Can you learn a skill that will enhance your resume?
- Can you fill in a chronological gap in your resume?
- Can you gain experience that will make you more attractive to potential employers?
If an opportunity enables you to meet one or more of your goals, say YES!
Although there’s no way to predict what your path will look like, it’s quite likely that the more involved you are, the more people you will meet, and the more quickly your next paid opportunity will come into focus.
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Carol McClelland, PhD, author of Green Careers for Dummies, is one of the nation’s leading green career experts. Throughout her career, Carol has helped thousands of people find work that matches their values and interests.
In addition to writing Green Careers for Dummies, Carol is the Founder and Executive Director of Green Career Central. This online resource center provides career guidance, coaching, and resources to clarify the ever-evolving world of green career possibilities for students, professionals, and career counselors.
Carol is driven by three passions: guiding people to discover fulfilling careers aligned with their values, learning about innovations that enable people to live, work, and play more sustainably, and marveling at the inspiring wisdom of nature.
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