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Carol McClelland, PhD, author of Green Careers For Dummies, is one of the nation’s leading green career experts. As the Executive Director of Green Career Central, Carol is driven by three passions: guiding people to discover fulfilling careers aligned with their values, learning about innovations that enable people t…

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While I participated in a group brainstorming event recently, I had a unique opportunity to observe a networking dilemma that traps a number of our members. Are you one of them? The Setting Thirty people attended the idea party. About ten people had the opportunity to give a two-minute description of who they are, what they do, and what they wanted to brainstorm. Each brainstorming round was four minutes long.

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Overwhelmed with your quest for a green job? Not sure where to start? You are not alone. Based on the questions I hear on a daily basis, I know it’s hard to figure out where to put your energy and attention when you are searching for a green career. Use these four points to guide your actions as you continue your journey to your green career. 1) Nail down Your Green Niche The green economy is evolving and shifting at the moment.

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Green Careers for Dummies, by Carol McClelland, PhD, is a must-read for everyone who wants, or thinks they want, a green career. Comprehensive and well-organized, this book delivers an excellent education for readers into a wide range of job possibilities and how to position their education, skills, and interests into fulfilling careers.

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Although it's hard to predict how long a career change will take, I can tell you I have seen people find a new position within a matter of weeks and I have seen people choreograph a gradual career change over a period of several years. In each case, the person is making the decisions to balance their passions and their responsibilities. A career change that takes more than a year can actually be a good thing.

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The list and review of green job boards is one of the most popular destinations on the Green Career Central site. It doesn't take too much thought to understand why this is true. People who are looking for a new career are "trained" to go straight for the job boards. If you are looking for a job opening, you go where the jobs are listed. Right? Well, yes and no... You will find job openings. That's true. Will you find all the job openings in your profession or geographic area? No. Will you find job openings that are a good fit for your skills and experience?

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