Search for green jobs
More and more people are interested in careers that reflect their personal commitment to preserving the environment, but finding the right environmental job can be difficult. Knowing where to start looking, having green experience and focusing your resume will all get you off to a good start on a green job search.
Instructions
1. Check out job boards of leading environmental groups or websites. Green companies and organizations are especially likely to have helpful websites with opportunities listed.
2. If you're a student, visit your college or university career center for more information. Even if you've already graduated, many schools will still offer help for alumni, so call and find out what resources they have to offer.
3. Begin your search locally and broaden from there. Look up local environmental service organizations to see what work is available in your community. You may need more experience for state or federal-level jobs.
4. Focus your resume on your environmental experience. If you have enough green experience, divide up your experience section into "Environmental Experience" and "Additional Experience." Environmental experience might also include environmental work you have done as part of another job or experience, so highlight the green aspects of all your work.
5. If you don't have a lot of experience in environmental service, look for ways to volunteer in your community to build up a base of experience. You'll also meet people who can assist you in your job search.
6. Ask for jobs or internships even if they aren't explicitly offered. Many organizations, especially non-profits, will not post internships but will still be happy to set one up for you if you express interest.
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