What Is All The Hype About Green Careers?
ByIf you are anything like me, you are a bit skeptical about all the hype that is going on concerning green careers. I just wasn’t sure if there were really that many jobs to be had in the developing industry; however, my mind is now opening up to the possibilities because of an interview that I recently heard with Carol McClelland, the author of the new book Green Careers For Dummies. My eyes were opened when Ms. McClelland began the interview by defining the word “green” to mean anything that has a positive impact on the environment. She talked about the myriad of industries that are now using green innovation. Some of the more popular ones include smart grid, clean tech, wind tech, solar, water conservation, environmental education, and green manufacturing. The jobs that support and grow these industries are practically limitless ranging from everything such as CEO to engineer, to accounting.
Green jobs are now growing at a higher rate than traditional jobs. If you are thinking about the possibility of entering this field, the author gave three tips. First, identify the area that you are most interested in pursuing. Realize that green careers cover a broad spectrum. Second, do research on your selected industry to understand how it works and how you can add value. Third, research and join networks that understand green trends. Keep in mind there may be opportunities such as project work, volunteer work, and internships that may give you experience in your chosen field.
The green industry is certainly an emerging industry so time will tell exactly what will really develop from it. I do believe it is a trend worth watching and understanding. It may just be the industry of your next career.
Stacy Harshman brings her experience as a recruiter for a Fortune 500 corporation to her work as career coach. In addition to helping people discover their passions, she also provides clients with insight into the mind of a recruiter, unlocking the secrets of what employers look for in potential employees. Stacy offers individual and group coaching in person and by phone to those seeking positive change in their professional and personal lives.
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Stacy:
Of course your job hunting tips are applicable to any job-from teaching school to herding sheep. Most job hunters do not develop a robust job hunting plan and the strategies to make it happen. Nor do they put in a full five+ days a week in their job search. To often, it’s 100 resumes posted to job boards and waiting for the phone to ring. Then they complain to like minded “friends” that the reason is the economy, their age, or they lack some skill (with some work could be easily acquired). Their job hunt goes on way to long and finally the job they accept is not even close to their dream job. And their dream stays a dream or it slowly dies.