How to Find a Green Job

The job market is tough right now and you may be looking for a career that promises longevity as well as a career that helps make a difference in the world. A job working for a company that is contributing to new energy sources, recycling, or environmental cleanup. The good news is the career potential is growing as more and more ?green? companies are finding success in today?s market. Here?s how to find a green job.
#1 Determine your qualifications, skills, education and interests/passions. This is the important first step because you want to be able to position yourself with the right company and opportunity. This means an honest self examination. How can you contribute? What are your strengths and skills?
#2 Write your resume. Your resume will likely be tweaked for each position you?re applying for however, because you never know who you?re going to meet and when you?re going to meet them, it?s important to have a well written resume on hand at all times. Write your resume with your ideal green job in mind. Highlight your strengths, skills and experience. Demonstrate your accomplishments.
#3 Start searching online. There are a number of job posting sites online that have either separate categories for green opportunities or that only work with green companies. Monster.com for example, has a green jobs section. Begin searching these listings. Of course if you see an opportunity by all means apply for it, however the larger part of this step is to begin to analyze what?s available in the way of opportunity, and what skills are in demand and to assess how your current skills and strengths match. If you find you need training, get it. You?ll be better positioned to land your dream green job.
#4 Network. Join environmental organizations locally. Become active in the community and don?t be afraid to let the people you meet know you?d love to work in the industry. Networking is an extremely effective way to find a good job.
#5 Target specific companies. If you know there?s a company that you?d just love to work for, do your research on them, draft a cover letter and send them your resume expressing your interest. Keep tabs on their website job postings.
Finding your dream green job is possible. It may take a bit of patience and perseverance however, if your goal is to work in this industry and leave a positive mark on the world, go for it!

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