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How to Get a Green Job

Posted by Amy Linn, SustainLane Staff February 11, 2009
Yes, the economy stinks. But that doesn’t mean you won’t find green out there—in terms of jobs and money. While most industries are shrinking, the eco-industry is growing, and the Obama administration is promising to create more green jobs than ever before. Want to snag one? Read on. Read More »

How to Write a Green Cover Letter

Posted by Amy Linn, SustainLane Staff March 2, 2009
Nearly 4 million green-collar jobs could open up in the U.S. in coming decades. How can you land one? Submit a stellar cover letter, and you’ll vastly improve your chances. Read More »

The art of green networking: 15 tips from a reluctant schmoozer

Posted by Amie V. September 18, 2008
I've always hated the term "networking" as it connotes forced conversations and social climbing. But make it your own authentic process, and it will be your new best friend. These are my top 15 pieces of advice when it comes to building your network and landing a job you'll love. Read More »

How to Write a Green Resume

Posted by Amy Linn, SustainLane Staff February 27, 2009
Employers spend only about 2 seconds looking at most resumes—and grant only one interview for every 245 they receive. How can you write a knock-their-socks-off green resume that gets the job won? Read on. Read More »

How I Found My Sweet Spot: Job Advice for 2009 Graduates

Posted by Makenna G. July 30, 2009
Spring marks that time of year when twenty-somethings all over the world start to develop anxiety disorders. Read More »

Six of the coolest green work policies

Posted by Amy Linn, SustainLane Staff March 6, 2009
We've scoured the country and found six of the coolest work policies bound to make you green with envy. Read More »

5 Characteristics of a Professionally Written Resume

Posted by CleanTechies August 20, 2009
There’s a good reason why people decide to invest in a professionally written resume: it stands out from the pack. Read More »

How To Improve Your Resume With 5 Quick & Easy Changes

Posted by CleanTechies August 18, 2009
Employing a professional resume writer is your best bet for developing a dynamic, attention-getting document that will get your foot in the door. Read More »

New School Sustainability: Majors Making a Difference

Posted by WorldChanging July 29, 2009
Brilliant solutions are more than just answers to problems. They are catalysts of hope, beacons for those who believe in a better world. Shining brightly, the best solutions beckon thousands to take notice, to recognize the call to action and to make a difference. Read More »

Majors Making a Difference: Sustainable Engineering

Posted by WorldChanging July 29, 2009
Building Better Energy Systems: Sustainable Engineering Read More »

Majors Making a Difference: Environmental Law

Posted by WorldChanging July 29, 2009
Protecting the future: Environmental Law Read More »

Majors Making a Difference: Sustainable Development

Posted by WorldChanging July 29, 2009
Redefining Progress: Sustainable Development Read More »

Majors Making a Difference: Conservation Biology

Posted by WorldChanging July 29, 2009
Monitoring and Maintaining the Earth: Conservation Biology Read More »

Majors Making a Difference: Environmental Education

Posted by WorldChanging July 29, 2009
Inspired to teach: Environmental Education Read More »

Majors Making a Difference: Public Health and Wellness

Posted by WorldChanging July 29, 2009
Nourishing a Healthy Society: Holistic Wellness Read More »

Majors Making a Difference: Sustainable Business

Posted by WorldChanging July 29, 2009
Bringing Sustainability to Business Read More »

Veterans Push Into Green Jobs

Posted by Ceylan O. June 19, 2009
Anybody who wants to transition into a green career needs to show transferable skills on their resume. Rising numbers of veterans are entering the renewable energy business, and they have skills that are considered valuable. Read More »

Green Think Tank for Disability Community and Green Paratransit

Posted by Ayo M. February 9, 2009
The disability community is seldom sought out or included in planning for green economy, green jobs, vegan lifestyles, van pooling, healthcare based on green principles, and green festivals though 1 in 5 persons in the United States is disabled. Dr. Ayo Maat proposes to change this. Read More »

Environmental Defense launches map of green jobs

Posted by Laura G. March 17, 2009
The Environmental Defense Fund has launched a website with an interactive map to green job in 12 U.S. states. The website is a result of a joint-study (PDF) by the fund and partner Duke University, which looked at seven green market sectors in these states. Read More »

Are There Any Green Jobs for You? Where are the New Green Jobs?

Posted by RiverWired March 9, 2009
Who says we can’t afford to go green in these tough economic times? Read More »

Ivan Storck: CEO of Green Web Hosting Company

Posted by Green Jobs March 12, 2009
SustainableWebsites.com - San Francisco, CA Read More »

Four Tips for Breaking into the Green Job Market

Posted by SustainLane Staff March 2, 2009
SustainLane CEO James Elsen talks with Fast Company about how to get a foot in the door of the green collar job market. Read More »

William Brent: Senior Vice President, Weber Shandwick

Posted by Green Jobs March 13, 2009
Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA Read More »

Alison Hopcroft: Program Associate

Posted by SustainLane Staff March 13, 2009
Portland, OR Read More »

Green Jobs Discussed on San Francisco Mayor's Radio Show

Posted by Ken O. March 4, 2009
In January, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom hosted a discussion on hisradio show about the “Green Collar Economy.” Appearing on the show were Van Jones, founder of Green for All and author of a new book on the topic, and Dave Llorens, founder of 1Block Off the Grid. Read More »

Jason Rogers: Green Builder

Posted by Green Jobs March 13, 2009
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Read More »

Michael Stoddard - GIS Analyst

Posted by Green Jobs March 13, 2009
Tacoma, WA Read More »

CA governor launches 'Green Corps' for at-risk youth

Posted by Jordana G. March 18, 2009
The California Green Corps will place at-risk young adults ages 16-24 into jobs in California's emerging green economy. Read More »

What Exactly Are These Green Jobs We Keep Hearing About?

Posted by Ken O. March 2, 2009
Duke study identifies businesses with strong potential growth Read More »

Ten Ways to Convince Your Boss to Go Green

Posted by Amy Linn, SustainLane Staff March 9, 2009
Your company might not believe it (yet), but green is lean—and saves big money. Even BP, the gasoline behemoth, saved $650 million by reducing its CO2 emissions. How can you persuade your higher-ups? We’ve got arguments that hit the jackpot. Read More »

Valerie Fishman: Director of Sales

Posted by Green Jobs March 10, 2009
YOLO Colorhouse - Portland, OR Read More »

Angela Wallis: Resource Conservation Manager

Posted by Green Jobs March 5, 2009
King County Housing Authority - Tukwila, WA Read More »

Green Stimulus Expected to Pass by Friday

Posted by The Green Dude February 12, 2009
Well, we finally got an economic stimulus bill agreed, and it looks like it is going to be pretty good in terms of green – much better than I expected actually. Read More »

Green My Hood

Posted by Rusty Pritchard March 5, 2009
Does caring for the environment always come at the expense of jobs? Is creation care something that must be traded off against people care? My church is tackling that challenge because we care about the beautiful but broken South Atlanta neighborhood we call home. Read More »

Nicole Strong: Forester

Posted by Green Jobs March 5, 2009
Oregon State University Extension - Bend, OR Read More »

Obama Taps Van Jones as Green Jobs Adviser

Posted by Ken O. March 11, 2009
Activist and green jobs visionary Van Jones will be joining the Obama Administration March 16 as a special adviser for green jobs, enterprise and innovation, announced the White House Council on Environmental Quality today. Read More »

Fortune 500 CEOs present plan to save 2 million jobs in future oil shocks

Posted by Ken O. February 23, 2009
Fortune 500 CEOs and the US military present a 400 billion dollar insurance policy plan for the U.S. economy, saving 1.8 million jobs in the event of another severe oil shock. Read More »

Sustainable Energy Summit

Posted by Wendy G. March 25, 2009
2009 5th Annual Sustainable Energy Summit May 1 & 2 "This is the Year. Now is the Hour" U.Mass Amherst Campus Center Read More »

Youth Getting Green Jobs--with our help

Posted by Jay G. February 11, 2009
Original Green Jobs group Green-For-All looking for help to send youth to energy conference. Read More »

Green Jobs, Baby, Jobs

Posted by Cris Bisch October 21, 2008
If you have three-minutes to spare, this short film is worth the watch if you are interested in the impact the next President's agenda will have on the economy, the environment and green job opportunities.... Read More »

Your Money at Work - Track it at Recovery.Gov

Posted by Cris Bisch February 17, 2009
YOUR Money at Work - According to President Obama, "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be carried out with full transparency and accountability. Recovery.gov is the centerpiece of that effort." Read More »

A limit to green jobs

Posted by Ken O. November 18, 2008
by Bill Paul, Energy Tech Stocks. Memo to President-elect Obama (Part 1 of 3) - Foreign Firms Control How Many ‘Green’ Jobs You Can Create Read More »

How to Get a Green Job

Posted by Shira K. October 24, 2008
By 2038, 4.2 million new green jobs will be on the market with job growth expected to exceed 10% over the next 30 years. This booming industry generated $63 billion in investment last year. How can you take advantage of this boom? Read on. Read More »

GreenFaith's Petition to President-Elect Obama

Posted by Cris Bisch January 12, 2009
GreenFaith's interfaith coalition for the environment was formed in 1992 to inspire, educate and bring together people of diverse spiritual backgrounds to rediscover their relationship with nature and to restore the earth for future generations. Read More »

Homeowners go greener with DIY jobs

Posted by Jay G. November 5, 2008
Here's a great story that happens to feature my friends Alissa and Steve and how went eco for cheap-o. Read More »

Ohio Environment Group Says State is Vulnerable to Climate Change

Posted by SustainLane Staff December 19, 2008
Environment Ohio says global warming could damage sectors of the state’s economy that provide 1.9 million jobs. Read More »

Greening The Job You Have

Posted by Shira K. October 27, 2008
Thousands of people are getting green jobs, but you don't have to switch careers to have a greener workplace. Working to make your job more eco-friendly may be easier than you think, and one person can make a huge difference. Read on to learn how you can be a green champion at work. Read More »

Municipal Leader of the Year: Come-back kid

Posted by Ken O. December 1, 2008
When Steve Hewitt took the job as city administrator for Greensburg, Kan., in 2006, there was nothing extraordinary about the town of about 1,400 people. Less than a year later, however, everything that was Greensburg was gone... Now the city is being rebuilt super green: to LEED Platinum standards. Read More »

Sustainability Leaders Urge Obama to Create a Sustainable America

Posted by Rob W. December 28, 2008
More than 5000 ideas have been posted on www.Change.org urging President-elect Obama to listen to the people. He should invite all Americans to join him in creating a Sustainable America. To vote for this: Read More »

Voters Urge Obama to Create a Sustainable America

Posted by Rob W. January 9, 2009
Out of 7700 ideas telling Obama what kind of Change we want in the US, Creating a Sustainable America was first under Environment in Change.org's first round. Now it’s 11 overall but must make the Top Ten to win. You can vote for it below: Read More »

Have You Driven a Bus or a Train Lately?

Posted by Ken O. November 24, 2008
This op-ed argues that car companies -- as in World War II -- should be required by the Federal government to start building trains and bus systems, thereby creating more secure American jobs, and leading to energy security. Read More »

Van Jones' New Book on Green Jobs

Posted by Ivan S. October 6, 2008
Van Jones' new book, The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems will be released on Tuesday, October 7th. Read More »

A Low-Carbon Stimulus and Recovery Plan

Posted by Cris Bisch November 17, 2008
"Cash for Clunkers" is one of many smart eco-solutions the Center for American Progress has proposed in their $100B two-year economic recovery plan.... Read More »

Transformation :: Finding the Sweet Spot

Posted by Cris Bisch November 7, 2008
The times... they are a changin'! We have a "transformational" President Elect whose influence will greatly impact our economy, education, health care, environmental policy and social reform. Barack Obama's found his "sweet spot". Have you found yours? Read More »

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March 8, 2008
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