ResumesResumes
InterviewsInterviews
Cover LettersCover Letters
Job Seeker TipsJob Seeker Tips
Beginner BasicsBeginner Basics
In the WorkplaceIn the Workplace
Work/LifeWork/Life
Try Our Quick &
Easy Resume
Builder
Have Your
Resume
Professionally
Written
Attention-
Grabbing
Professional
Cover Letters
Home > Blog: Job Seeker Tips > Happy Earth Day! Here's How to Find a Green Job

Happy Earth Day! Here's How to Find a Green Job

Much of the world marks the 41st annual Earth Day today. Amid increased warnings about climate change and long-standing calls to make our air and water cleaner, many employers have embraced efforts to improve the environment as part of their corporate social responsibility agendas.

Whole industries and career paths have emerged to control the natural resources and energy we use, creating a new category of jobs with the label "green collar." Green jobs aren't just for environmentalists; they require people with construction, science, and engineering backgrounds, as well as experts in finance, law, marketing, sales, customer service, and business management. Even corporate IT departments have embraced "green IT" programs, in part to limit the energy they use to keep computer networks up and running.

If you're currently job searching, you might want to consider one of these roles (as long as you have some of the experience employers are looking for). Here are five sites that promote listings for jobs in the green arena:

Greenjobs.com—This is also a good place for candidates to post their resumes and get job search guidance.

Green Jobs Network (and greenjobsearch.org)—You can browse for jobs under 30 categories, from "air quality" to "wind power." Or, browse by city and state.

GreenBiz.comThis also offers advice to businesses on how to align environmental responsibility with corporate goals. One recent job posting: Marketing Director for a San Francisco-based broker of clean technology for corporations.

Green Dream JobsYou can read the latest news affecting the environment and get advice on investing in green industries while you browse for jobs.

TreeHugger.com
Find jobs, take part in contests, and take a quiz about the history of Earth Day. (I answered only 5 of 10 questions correctly; I'm sure many of you can do better.)

RELATED LINKS
Expand Your Job Reach by Going Green or Bilingual
The 3 Best Industries for Career Changers

Ready To Jump Start Your Job Search?
Looking for Help with Your Job Search?
Pongo has been helping Job Seekers for over 10 years. If you think our articles are great, try our Resume Builder, Letter Builder and Exclusive Interview Strategy Videos! Our easy-to-use tools and expert advice have helped over 70% of our Members get the job they want! Learn More »
Like what you see?
Join over 4.6 million Pongo Members — and let us help you land your dream job.
Pongo Raves
Student Lands Job in Hospitality Industry
Anthony was unemployed and living at home. Watch as he describes how Pongo helped him improve his resume, letters and interview techniques to land the perfect job.
Learn More About Pongo
More Success Stories