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Finding A Environmental Job By Sharpening your Green Edge
Posted Date: 12 May 2008 Resource Type: Articles/Knowledge Sharing Category: Jobs & Interviews
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Posted By: Shyni Member Level: Gold
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Cheryl Pickard, HR specialist, has worked for the national nonprofit Environmental Defense for 15 years.Cheryl says it is nice to have candidates with an interest in the environment.It is not always a requirement for the job; but it does help to know something about the workplace to which you are applying.Assistants, receptionists, managers, human resources, finance and computer staff: Workplaces need staff with many specialties, regardless of the industry. If you have these skills, what more does it take to bring your resume to the top of the pile.
Cheryl's job is to screen the resumes of applicants, looking first for the basic skills necessary for the position. Next, she looks at the cover letter to get a sense of a candidate's personality, before selecting the candidates that she sends along to staff for consideration. Cheryl offers a few tips on making sure your resume to stays at the top of the pile.Cheryl says that candidates who feign interest in environmental issues seldom know much about environmental action beyond recycling. You don't have to be a climate scientist to fit in at a green company, but if you are familiar with current issues, your genuine interest will show through. It is always a good sign when a qualified candidate is looking for a meaningful job, says Cheryl. To keep abreast of the latest environmental news, check out these online resources:
Grist is an environmental news and commentary site features environmental news, interviews with people in green jobs and businesses, and a blog where readers can contribute their own questions and opinions. You can post your environmental questions to their columnist Umbra, or sign up for Daily Grist to receive emails with current green news.
http://www.grist.org
Green Wombat is a daily blog that covers the intersection of the environment, technology, business and policy. Blogger Todd Woody is assistant managing editor at Business 2.0, where he oversees the San Francisco-based magazine's green tech coverage. From cars and planes to solar and wave power, Todd writes about the newest technology innovations and the green companies that are developing them.
http://blogs.business2.com/greenwombat
Working for a better world isn't about wearing tie dye and eating granola; you can get personal fulfillment through green action and show your dedication to making the world a better place. Increasingly, job seekers rank personal fulfillment as important as compensation, family time and flexibility, says Cheryl. An environmental organization offers a community of smart, dedicated people working to make the world a better place.
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| Author: Vidya 23 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 | Useful information thanks
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