Gig List - Dec. 31, 2008
Here are a few job listings to usher in 2009. Have a wonderful evening everyone!
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Green Bid Madness - Dec. 30, 2008
Okay, you caught me, it's not Wednesday. But given tomorrow is New Year's Eve and the ice storm caused me to miss a couple editions of bid madness, I figured I would get a post up for you bidaholics. Happy New Year and bid on!
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Job Application Advice from Top Green Employers: Mazenti
Amita Lathigra - Marketing & Communications Manager - Mazenti
This edition of "Job Application Advice from Top Green Employers" for Green Gigs readers comes from Amita Lathigra, Marketing and Communications Manager for Mazenti. Mazenti is a business development consulting firm that focuses on the alternative energy and environmental sectors. Mazenti provides business services such as branding, identity, marketing strategy and more to their clients who range from inventors of alternative energy products to the Federal Government.
Green Gigs: What makes an application stand out to you?
Amita Lathigra: We really love to see a great cover letter. For us, this is the most important part because it offers the applicant an opportunity to show their enthusiasm for the job, their interests and their written communication skills.
GG: How do you decide who gets an interview and whose application is delegated to the bottom of the resume pile?
AL: It's really disheartening when an applicant doesn't take the time to showcase themselves in the form of a cover letter. Often, we get applications submitted that consist solely of a resume. That only gives us an idea of their qualifications, but nothing about their personality or thoughts about their own skills. There is a lot of competition for jobs out there and to be a strong candidate, something has to shine through.
GG: Are there any absolute turn-offs that make an application end up in the trash bin?
AL: Receiving resumes with experience that doesn't relate to the job posting is a big turn off. We like to see relevant experience because that gives us an indication that this candidate is applying to the job because they have the basic qualifications. We also do not like grammar, punctuation and spelling mistakes. These lead us to believe the applicant is not paying attention to what they're doing, so how are we to feel about their attention to detail in their work?
GG: As a "green" employer, do you look for employees that are eco-conscious or just employees able to perform the job at hand?
AL: For today's consumer not to be conscious of energy consumption is next to impossible, and for us at Mazenti eco-consciousness plays a great role. We promote energy efficiency through public transportation use and offer our employees transportation benefits. We want to do our part to solve the energy crisis, and try to hire people that can perform the job AND want to do their parts to reduce energy consumption.
Feature your experience related to the position and your enthusiasm for the job in a top-notch cover letter. It is tempting to by-pass a cover letter and just email resumes, but the cover letter tells an employer who you are, not just what you have done. Be sure to have someone proofread your cover letter and resume before sending it to prospective employers. That does not necessarily mean you need to pay someone to rewrite your resume and cover letter; some constructive advice from a friend who knows you and your accomplishments can go a long way. And once again, customize your application for the specific employer and job – stand out from the crowd!
In addition to responding to my questions about job applications, Ms. Lathigra also stated: “Telecommuting is a great way to contribute to the growing energy conscious economy. It saves time, resources and ultimately money because a company can add to its workforce without expending so many resources. It also allows for flexibility and can sometimes provide a greater return on investment.” I was encouraged by this statement because too often it seems that companies are hesitant to let their employees work from home. In reality, many people work more efficiently from home with fewer interruptions and employers spend less money when they do not need to provide resources to support a larger on-site workforce. I hope more and more employers follow Mazenti’s philosophy and realize the environmental and financial benefits of staffing telecommuting employees.
Thank you to Amita Lathigra for taking the time to share her advice. What to learn more about Mazenti? Visit: http://www.mazenti.com
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Gig List - Dec. 26, 2008
The good news: Here is a Gig List! The bad news: My laptop really is dead. Since I now must use my hubby's work computer, I realistically cannot publish a Gig List each day. I will try to post a few a week still, but consider subscribing to Green Gigs by feed or email so you know when there is a new post without having to check back every day. I will still be checking email and moderating comments each day, so please feel free to contact me.
This Gig List edition offers a nice variety of green telecommuting jobs for writers and bloggers, analysts, a graphic artist, virtual assistants, and jobs for you techie types. I hope one of these gigs is meant for you and thanks for stopping by!
Sorry, these listings expired and have been removed. The good news is I have a new laptop and still post new green job listings!
Finally Ice Storm Tally
I'm back...kind of! We had no power for 8 days - on day 5 we figured we had done our part to offset our carbon footprint and purchased a generator and an electrician to hook it into our well. Trust me, no running water and 3 kids with the stomach bug do not go well together. It took another 4 days to get phone/cable/internet up and running (today!). So the good news is I am wired again, the bad news is my laptop did not survive, so I am writing on my hubby's work computer now. As soon as my computer is up and going, I will be too. I'll post some of my ice storm photos when I have a working computer.
Meanwhile, have a wonderful, warm, holiday season, hopefully with running water. And thank you for your continued support of Green Gigs!
Big Ice Update
Just another quick post from my in-laws' house. We're fairing well, still no power, but Monday night the first trucks came down our street and cleared the major debris off the road. I'm taking that as a good sign that tree removal and power trucks will follow sometime in the next couple of days. Thanks for your patience and I hope to get back to regular listings after the holidays.
Massive Ice Storm
Hi Everyone - The ice storm has caused massive damage out this way. We live in a rural area so I can only image how long it will be before we have power/phone/internet. Just a quick pit-stop at the in-laws here for food/water/shower, then back to the boonies. Thank goodness we heat primarily with wood! Anyhow, I am sure it will be at least 1-2 weeks before we have services at our house, so there will be no Gig Lists until further notice. Please subscribe by feed or email so you know when Green Gigs is up and running again without having to check back everyday. The next edition of "Job Application Advice by Top Green Employers" will be up first as soon as we have power and internet!
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Gig List - Dec. 12, 2008
I have come across several ads this week looking for green job "interns" - of course the "internships" are unpaid. I am guessing a bad economy means what were once paid gigs are now "internships". Come to think of it, I could use an unpaid intern too...
Expired listings have been removed!
Gig List - Dec. 11, 2008
Wow, it is slow. Today there are green opportunities for transportation bloggers and a techie developer. There is a potential ice storm headed here, so in case the gig list is delayed (or missing!) tomorrow, please know it is weather related and I will post it asap. Also, just a reminder that Part 2 of Green Gig's series, "Job Application Advice from Top Green Employers" will be up this weekend, so stop by and get some more pointers from another great green employer!
As a topic of conversation, how much personal information do you share when you apply for jobs online? The good-ole days of printing out resumes and cover letters on fancy paper and mailing applications to employers are more or less gone. Now, with a click of a button, your information is sent directly to potential employers almost immediately. But often job ads are blind, some for legitimate reasons and some not. So who is really reading your resume? Personally, I have two resumes, a traditional one and one with an email address, but minus my address, phone number, dates of employment, graduation dates, ect. If the ad is blind or I do not have much information on the company, I send the second resume. Now whether I have lost any potential gigs because of this, I don't know, but I have still landed gigs applying this way.
How about you - do you do anything to protect your personal information when you apply for jobs? If so, what?
These listings have been removed because they were posted in Dec. 2008!
Questionable Ad Pulled
A reader contacted me about a Rip-off Report that may or may not be related to the "Energy Solutions" job posting that was listed here. I contacted the company who submitted the ad and they claim no knowledge of this, but I pulled the ad to be on the safe side. Thanks for the tip, sorry for any inconvenience, and as always, if you come across any scams (or questionable listings) please send an email or post a comment!
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Green Bid Madness - Dec. 10, 2008
Welcome back to Green Bid Madness Wednesday. I declined to post the gig that stated outright they will pay you $2/hour, figured we could aim a little higher than that! If you have bid on any projects (whether listed on Green Gigs or not), please share your experiences (good or bad) in the comments for those who are not familiar with the process. Be green!
Old job listings have been removed, be sure to stop by for new ones!
Gig List - Dec. 9, 2008
Good morning. Today brings home-based jobs for green bloggers, a communication coordinator, and a manufacturing/environmental specialist. Best of luck and tell them Green Gigs sent you!
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Gig List - Dec. 8, 2008
Happy, very cold Monday. Today's green telecommuting job listings include opportunities for analysts, recruiters, techie types, a publicist, and administrative officer. I hope one of these is your dream green gig!
These listings have been removed because they are gone! See our home page for new listings!
Gig List - Dec. 5, 2008
Yee-Ha, it's Friday! As an early holiday and Happy Friday gift to you, I have one day's worth of carbon offsets to giveaway to 25 Green Gigs readers compliments of Brighter Planet! For your free day of carbon neutrality, just click this link and fill-in your name and email - simple as that, no catches, only good stuff! Also, I have a series of articles starting this weekend: "Job Application Advice from Top Green Employers". Get the competitive edge with tips from representatives of the very companies whose jobs have been listed on Green Gigs over the last few months!
Sorry, these listings have been removed.
Gig List - Dec. 4, 2008
Today brings telecommuting job opportunities for a green mommy or daddy blogger, website techie, animator, green sales reps, radio reporter, and environmental consultants. I hope there is something here for you - tell 'em Green Gigs sent you!
Expired listings have been removed.
Green Bid Madness - Dec. 3, 2008
Congratulations to "cdrury", the winner of The Green Collar Economy Giveaway - happy reading! For those of you who were hoping to win and read this relevant book, check out the HarperCollins preview site - they have a good sized excerpt of The Green Collar Economy available to read online for free. Happy green bidding!
Sorry, these jobs have been removed!
Gig List- Dec. 2, 2008
I am awaiting a response from "The Green Collar Economy Giveaway" winner - so if you entered the contest, please check your email and spam filter before time to claim your prize expires! Telecommuting eco-jobs are a little sparse today, but they include opportunities for environmental researchers and green product representatives. Go get 'em!
Old, filled jobs have been removed...
Gig List - Dec. 1, 2008
Welcome back from the long weekend and welcome to December! Today's green job listings bring opportunities for environmental writers and bloggers, cleantech analysts, and program representatives. There are a couple of "non-traditional" (meaning you may not be paid!) part-time listings, but they looked interesting so I included them. Best of luck and do me a favor, tell them Green Gigs sent you!
Where are the jobs? Wait, they have been removed because they were listed in Dec. 2008!
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