Starting Your Green Job Search

So you want a green job, but where to begin? It is one thing to know you want a sustainable job working on behalf of the environment, it is another thing to actually find and land that job. Green jobs are cropping up across all industries, but where are the best places to find them? What are the best techniques to improve your job search and increase the odds that your resume will land on top of the pile? Read on for a selection of Green Gigs' posts to help jumpstart your green job hunt.

JOB SEARCH TIPS
Best Green Job Boards: Industry Specific - Among the chaos of job boards rise the best-of-the-best.

Markets for Green Writers - If you dream of seeing your byline in print (or digitally displayed!), here is a list of eco-focused publications accepting queries and articles.

Blog Yourself a Green Job - Blogging can help you land a job, seriously.

Tweet Yourself a Green Job - Social media, it's not just for stalking your favorite celebrities.

101 Best Twitter Feeds for Job Hunters - The last article convince you to get a Twitter account? Great! Now, follow these folks to find a job.

10 Must Read Articles for Green Job Hunters - Before you launch your job search, educate yourself about the green job market and its trends.

The Search for a Sustainable Occupation - Part II - Unfortunately "green" doesn't always mean ethical, but keeping your sense of humor helps!

5 Suggestions to Keep You and Your Job Search Sustainable - Don't let job hunting burnout get the better of you!

Want 7 Powerful Job Search Tools for Under $150? Try Toastmasters! - It's not about drinking or making breakfast food. Really.

APPLICATION TIPS
Job Application Advice from Top Green Employers: SAIC - Do you know how long a recruiter spends looking at your resume? If not, you need to find out here.

Job Application Advice from Top Green Employers: AASHE - Is your writing up to par? If not, it is time to spruce up your cover letter and resume.

Job Application Advice from Top Green Employers: Mazenti - What does a recruiter find disheartening in application? Read on green friends...

Application Safety Tips for Online Jobs - Don't get taken by a scam artist.

10 Quick Cover Letter Tips - Loosing your dream gig-to-be is as easy as a typo.