Nick Ellis | Creating the Green Labor Market

www.sustainlane.com:/feeds/user/W7VPOWKT3YPAMDYSYODWIOIRR2SB 2009-11-22T02:48:53Z http://www.sustainlane.com/rev/1/favicon.ico http://www.sustainlane.com/rev/1/img/v2/header/logo_233px.gif Copyright ©, 2004-2009 SustainableCircles Corp. All rights reserved. Nick Ellis | Creating the Green Labor Market Creating the Green Labor Market Nick Ellis http://www.sustainlane.com/members/W7VPOWKT3YPAMDYSYODWIOIRR2SB www.sustainlane.com:l/ZTOPB2C7NPMVYDOUHTRCH78LDLRU 2009-08-19T23:45:11Z Q: What makes a good cover letter these days?

Your cover letter is not just an introduction or a summary of your resume; it's your opportunity to weave the bullet points of your resume into a unique and compelling story that makes you the best candidate for a job.]]>

www.sustainlane.com:l/TV9O1O1YC1XTOIKFTH332MWVFDN8 2009-07-20T22:13:28Z Q: How can I use Facebook and Twitter to search for a green job?

You always think of LinkedIn as a logical first step when starting a job search – but what about using Facebook and Twitter to find the perfect green job?
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www.sustainlane.com:l/2IJ8VFLW3NRNY2NA71C8QVA22U9S 2009-06-29T20:38:32Z Q: I'm among the millions of jobless Americans. How competitive is the green sector?

A: First, let me say: you're not alone. We recently surveyed 430 jobseekers who are interested in moving into the green sector.]]>

www.sustainlane.com:l/XBXORZPVTVI3HNLT8MXNOHDBN23R 2009-05-13T01:46:11Z Q: What are some good, resume-boosting volunteer jobs?

A: There’s no question that this is probably the worst economy in half a century for recent graduates trying to find a job.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/KFYM8RNT2JFDN888JJRQVUAZK8YO 2009-04-15T00:03:26Z Q: I'm an urban and regional planner. Are front-end planning projects receiving stimulus funding?

A: Yes, these projects are receiving a _little_ federal funding, but the majority of support is coming from local initiatives.]]>

www.sustainlane.com:l/1H2WBNIIY12C9O3J81MZJU9W28PY 2009-04-02T22:21:58Z How to Build a Green Future: Sort Through the Sounds of Discontent to Find Notes of Change

Entrepreneurs should learn to engage and listen. The answers to what come next for the environmental movement and green jobs are all around us.]]>

www.sustainlane.com:l/LT8AQQ7KSCN23RUSMNPYWK4JR98X 2009-03-18T19:13:05Z Q: I'm searching nationwide for a green job. Is there a particular city that has more than others?

A: Yes, certain cities are ahead of the pack: San Francisco (Bay Area), Washington DC, and Boulder, CO all have a high concentration of green jobs. However, Federal investment and local regulatory structures will soon change this landscape.]]>

www.sustainlane.com:l/FBKACW33ZRLVUA9ASBV2QQQS13QB 2009-03-14T20:30:19Z Q: I hear a lot about green jobs, but don't know anyone who has one. Is this all hype?

A: Yes, there is a new green economy, and there is a lot of hype. We need to separate fact from fiction to understand where we are in the green job movement – it's happening, but not where you would think.]]>