27th November 2009
Since March 2007 when I started researching the green economy, I've been absorbed with making sense of all the different green jobs, green functions, green industries, and green sectors. As I reviewed green job boards in 2007 it became clear to me that ea...
23rd November 2009
Since 2007 the green/clean/sustainable economy now has more form, though the policy cornerstones are still being defined. Funding from the venture capital community and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is providing stimulus to a number of indust...
16th November 2009
Any time you commit to making a career change you are faced with a seemingly endless list of tasks to handle. There are so many additional tasks to include in your daily life, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with how to get it all done.
A number of year...
27th October 2009
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 ...
12th October 2009
A recent New York Times article, entitled "After a Tornado, a Kansas Town Rebuilds Green," highlights a community that had an unusual opportunity to rebuild from the ground up. The community's journey provides an amazing glimpse into what happens as a com...
08th October 2009
Our current electrical supply system is a collection of regional networks that were built to generate, transmit, and distribute power from fossil fuels and river dams. As more and more power comes from renewable energy sources, the grid must be updated t...
16th September 2009
In researching my upcoming book, Green Careers For Dummies, I've had the opportunity to write profiles of 45 growing green industries. I have been amazed at the resources I'm finding, the innovations I'm seeing, and the dedication so many industries are t...
28th August 2009
In the current economy it's easy to fall into a "wait and see" stance with your career. You may want to wait until you see more signs of growth before you decide to commit to finding your own green career. Although this stance may feel safe in the moment,...
19th August 2009
One of the challenges of the new Green Economy is figuring out which companies are green. Although this is a somewhat useful question in the broad sense, it becomes an even more important question when you are searching for a local job opening.
Why wou...
15th August 2009
To see where the green jobs are in your area, I have listed three maps below. These maps are not the complete picture of green jobs. By doing your own research you can discover where the green jobs are in your area. As the green economy grows, more and m...
11th August 2009
A number of years ago, I wrote my Master thesis on a psychological tendency that's referred to as "Success Breeds Failure." Basically the premise is that when companies are at the top of their game, grabbing market share at a rate that amazes everyone, th...
31st July 2009
While doing research, I've come across several sites and videos that do a great job of describing some of the most critical concepts within the green economy.
If you are building your knowledge base regarding issues of sustainability in business, scan ...
31st July 2009
One of the keys to getting hired in the green economy is to be able to demonstrate your knowledge of green and sustainable concepts. Although you may, in some cases, need to take courses or get a degree, you also can significantly upgrade your knowledge b...
25th July 2009
Question: Is the green economy the next big bubble? Or in other words...Is it worth training for jobs in the green economy or will they vanish by the time we are ready to go to work?
My take on this question: Although I am not an economist, politician...
20th July 2009
In this article I share four ways you can use networking events to connect with other green professionals.
One note before you begin evaluating networking options. I realize it's often uncomfortable to show up at a new event, when you aren't likely to ...
