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This article is written and owned by Ian Pennington

Are you concerned about global warming? Does it concern you when you think about all the damage pollution can do to our environment? We can all play a part in keeping our environment green and healthy.

Recycling is one of the biggest projects we have taken upon ourselves in this country. In some cities, you can even get fined for throwing away your recyclables. It has become a habit to recycle, a way of life even. Most business’s even have recycle bins to keep plastic and aluminum separate from garbage.

But we must increase our efforts, and go beyond recycling. Check at green environment online go to learn some of the other steps you can take to stay green. We can do our part by using less water, turning the lights off when we leave a room, and keeping our heat down in the winter months, even if it means wearing a sweater to keep warm.

We can go one step further by keeping chemical use down to a bare minimum. Most foods and cooking equipment today are overloaded with chemicals. Our nation is so overrun with fast food, that we don’t even try to cut back on McDonald’s or Burger King. Sadly, we have gotten very spoiled with fast food. All we need is a little more information on the danger we are facing, and if we just read up on this danger at green environment online go, it could make a world of difference.

Replace all the light bulbs in your home with energy efficient bulbs. Today you can purchase light bulbs that give off a sufficient amount of light without wreaking havoc on the community and on your electric bill.

Even our furniture has chemicals in the stains and fabrics it’s made out of. Replace your wood bed frames with metal frames, which do not allow bugs or diseases to make a home in them. Replace your mattress that is loaded with chemicals with a good cotton filled mattress. Look for the go green environmental services logo before purchasing your mattress.

Our clothing is inundated with chemicals too. Our blankets and sheets, and even our pajamas are made from chemicals. So not only are we eating chemicals, but we’re breathing them in too. And on top of that, the laundry soap and shampoo we use everyday are full of chemicals. So we wash our clothes in chemicals, and lather up our hair with it. We can at least lower the chemical use by cutting back on our laundry soap and shampoo use, by using only half the amount you normally use, that would be of some help. Green environment online go can help you with useful information on all of these concerns, our planet is counting on you!

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Six Things You Must Know to Land a Professional Job in the Green Economy
This article is written by Carol McClelland

Overwhelmed with your quest for a green job? Not sure where to start? You are not alone. Based on the questions we hear on a daily basis, we know it’s hard to figure out where to put your energy and attention when you are searching for a green career.

Given that you may have made a New Year’s goal to land your green career this year, we thought it would be a good opportunity to take a look at the overall process. Although we’ve written about a number of these topics in the past, we haven’t given an overview of the process in a while.

1)  Nail Down Your Green Niche

The green economy is evolving and shifting at the moment.
The incoming administration will likely make decisions that will shift — and hopefully enhance — the green economy in a number of ways.

It’s nearly impossible for one person to keep track of all the changes that are taking place. Scanning the entire universe of green careers on an ongoing basis is a good recipe for overwhelm and frustration.

Instead, the key to success is to identify your green niche so that you can focus your job search, gain traction, and land a position.

2)  Immerse Yourself in Your Target Green Industry

When you’ve identified your top few niches, it’s time to immerse yourself in one or two industries/professions/fields to learn all you can about them.

Before you can identify the job title that will suit you and your skills best, you need to first understand the industry/profession/field.

– What problems is the industry facing?

– What opportunities does the industry have?

– What is the industry missing to be able to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities?

– What unique terminology is used within the industry?

– Who are the key players in the industry?

When you speak with members of your network, ask questions to gain insights about these questions.

3)  Consider Who Will Hire You and Why

Remember that the reason you will get hired has little to do with your skills, experience or network. The reason you will get hired — regardless of your industry, profession, or job title — is that you meet the following four
conditions:

a.  You are talking to a decision-maker

b.  The decision-maker has a problem

c.  The decision-maker believes you can solve the problem

d.  You cost less than the problem costs

How will having this information change the way you think about your job search?

4)  Hone in on YOUR Competitive Advantage

Your competitive advantage is the reason an employer hires you, and not someone else. When you realize that the decision maker who will hire you is looking for answers to his/her problems, you can begin looking at the solutions you are qualified to provide based on your training, education, and experience.

How will you help the business:

– Make money

– Save money?

– Become more efficient?

When you can answer that question with a clear, concise answer, you will be a step ahead of most job seekers who are scanning job boards and hoping for a job.

5)  Engage in Your Local Green Community

One of the most important steps to finding local green jobs is to connect with the local green community.

– Remember to keep your passion in mind as you look for opportunities to get involved.

– Volunteer

– Meet in person

– Green drinks, EcoTuesday, classes

– Connect with people virtually - Facebook, LinkedIn, NetImpact, JustMeans

– Talk to individuals who can help you understand your target profession/industry/field.

Gain some additional ideas to demonstrate your commitment to the green economy.

6)  State Your Job Search Goals with Clarity, Confidence, and Conviction

From an employer’s or colleague’s point of view, one of the best indicators of your readiness to be hired is how you talk about your employment goals.

– Are you able to state your employment goals clearly and concisely in one or two sentences?

– Do you state your employment goals with confidence and enthusiasm?

– Does your sense of conviction and passion come through as you talk about your employment goals?

If you are confused about your goals, be strategic about the questions you ask your network.

– If you say something like “I’m interested in green building, what can I do in that field based on my skills?”
it will be clear to your network that you have not done your homework.

– If you ramble for 20 minutes about your skills and interests, you will confuse your network.

In the early stages of your quest for information, begin each conversation with a short concise statement about what you know about your future direction. Take the time to create a list of questions you want to ask your contacts that will help you discover your next step. Avoid asking questions that can be answered through a quick search on the internet, which again demonstrates you haven’t done your homework.

Taking these steps in order will help you build a strong, sustainable foundation for your future green career. Think of it as a journey that will have its ups and downs as you strive to reach your goal destination. The green economy is going to evolve in ways we can’t predict in this moment.
Join the journey for the long haul.

If you need a job now, I recommend you focus on an interim position that taps the skills you’ve used in previous jobs.
If possible, choose an interim job that helps you take one step closer to your green career goal. Then when your target green industry is ready to pop, you’ll be ready to act on the opportunity.

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Green Career Expert Carol McClelland, PhD, is the author of Your Dream Career For Dummies and founder and executive director of Green Career Central, a virtual career center with easy-to-use resources, programs, and events to help you identify your green niche, find a green job, start a green business or get a green education. Visit http://www.GreenCareerCentral.com to request our free report — “Six Strategies to Find Your Green Career”

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