Greetings!
There's no time like the present to start looking for a green job or to green the one you already have. Over 650,000 Americans lost their jobs in February, surging the country's already staggering unemployment rate to over eight percent. With the passage of Obama's economic stimulus package, more money is going toward green job creation to alleviate the dire employment situation. In this issue: |
 Featured Story: The Art of Green Networking
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 As environmental consultant Amie V. writes, networking is "one of the single most important aspects of job hunting." If you think networking is all forced pleasantries and schmoozing, think again. Read up on how to use this powerful tool to your advantage.
Discover the secrets of green networking...
Share your networking tips on SustainLane.com now!
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Tools to Help You Go Green in the Workplace
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 Cris B. calls Finding the Sweet Spot, a book about discovering your career niche, " a joyous prospect..." read more.
 Angel M. says The Green Office "is a great resource for anyone looking for a more eco-friendly alternative to office supplies..." read more.
 Auriette L. knows how wasteful--and expensive-- unnecessary printing can be and raves about GreenPrint's ability to "skillfully select which pages need to be printed and which don't..." read more.
Share your tips and advice on going green at work on SustainLane.com!
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Hot Topics from SustainLane's Content Partners
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 The Biggest Solar Deal in History
A tract of hot, sunny California desert is slated to become the world's largest solar energy plant. And get this: the energy won't be generated by traditional photovoltaics.
Weatherizing the Storm
Obama green jobs adviser, Van Jones, says caulking guns - not solar panels or wind turbines - are the most important "high-tech tools" to jump start our economy. Read on to find out why.
Share your news stories, green tips, and topics of conversation on SustainLane.com now!
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Four Tips for Breaking into the Green Job Market
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 A green job is a great way to live a life aligned with your values while putting food on the table. SustainLane's CEO, James Elsen, shares four tips on how to break into the green job market.
Click to read James' four tips
Have you landed a green job? Share how you did it on SustainLane.com!
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SustainLane's Green Collar Jobs Board
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 Looking for a job that matches your career values? Now is the perfect time to get a green collar job, and SustainLane's Green Jobs Board is here to help.
With over 750 job postings from across the country, SustainLane's job board is your green-career destination site. Read tips and advice on how to get a get a job and advice on polishing your resume and writing a compelling cover letter. The best part is, it's all completely free for both employers and job seekers.
Check out the job board now...
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Greenbusters Contest: Submit Your Myths!
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 We need your myths! We've heard plenty of suspicious stories about sustainability, health, and the environment over the years, but the most important, up-to-date myths are those circulating your minds (and e-mail in-boxes) right now.
So submit your myths to us now. If we bust a myth you submit, we'll send you a SustainLane stainless steel water bottle. And the person who submits our favorite myth by March 20th will win a complete To-Go Ware set!
E-mail your eco-myths to staff@sustainlane.com. We always love hearing from you!
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