This document outlines 8 steps for finding a green dream job, including: 1) immersing yourself in learning about the green economy through sectors like smart grid, renewables, and green building; 2) identifying your green niche; 3) researching and targeting green companies; 4) developing a green network; 5) finding green jobs and conducting a target-gap analysis; 6) preparing marketing documents like a resume and cover letter; 7) taking action through networking, interviewing, and following up; and 8) nurturing your network. The document provides details and examples for each step.

1. Greening Your Job Search8 Steps To Your Green Dream Job Liliana Kaminski Career Savvy and More Providing Outplacement for Job Seekers and Small Businesses 847 224 0924 www.careersavvyandmore.com

2. 8 Steps To Your Green Dream Job 1. Immerse yourself in learning about the Green Economy 2. Identify Your Green Niche 3. Target and Research Green Companies 4. Develop a Green Network 5. Find Green Jobs and Prepare Target-Gap Analysis 6. Prepare Marketing Documents

3. 8 Steps To Your Green Dream Job 7. Action Network Interview Follow Up Land Job 8. Nurture Network—build your well before you are thirsty

4. Step 1. Immerse yourself in learning about the GREEN ECONOMY “In the 21st Century, we know that the future of our economy and national security is inextricably linked to one challenge: ENERGY…President Barack Obama

5. Step 1. Immerse yourself in learning about the Green Economy SMART GRID Most important development of our times Revolutionize and transform Energy Production Energy Transportation Energy Storage Energy Usage Smart Grid Movie

6. SMART GRID ENERGY PRODUCTION/RENEWABLES Wind Solar Water Biomass Geothermal ENERGY STORAGE-store during off peak hrs./release during peak hrs.

7. SMART GRID ENERGY USE-smart meters-charge according to energy use

8. Step 1. Immerse yourself in learning about the Green Economy SUSTAINABILITY Manufacturing—cradle to cradle Resource and supply chain efficiencies Carbon footprinting

9. Step 1. Immerse yourself in learning about the Green Economy GREEN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Data center energy efficiency Cloud Computing

10. Step 1. Immerse yourself in learning about the Green Economy GREEN BUILDING 50% of non residential buildings will be green by 2015—all about energy efficiency Retrofits New construction

11. Step 1. Immerse yourself in learning about the Green Economy GREEN TRANSPORTATION Mass Transit Cars

12. Step 1. Immerse yourself in learning about the Green Economy OTHER GREEN SECTORS Natural resource management Environmental Sciences Green Finance Environmental Law Green Policy and Direction Green Media Eco Tourism Green Event Planning and Green Hospitality

13. Step 2. Identify your Green Niche Skills Interests Education Experience Talent Values

14. Step 3. Target and Research Green Companies Target Companies Top of Mind Membership lists from relevant industry associations Review list of exhibitors or presenters at industry conferences Who are the advertisers National Green Pages Job Boards

15. Step 3. Target and Research Green Companies Target Companies Social Media—LI, FB, Twitter Green Recruiters Green Books

16. Step 3. Target and Research Green Companies Research Target Company T.O.P. Annual Report Website 10-K Business Librarian—Hoovers, Riley’s Guide

17. Step 4. Develop Green Network People you know Friends and family Religious institutions Sports Health Club College-alumni database Business Contacts Former co-workers Prior Vendors Companies you do business with—ComEd, Recycling and Garbage Company

18. Step 4. Develop Green Network People you do not know Target company contacts

19. Step 5. Find Green Jobs Networking Contacts—85% Green Job Boards—2% Recruiters, Newspaper Ads, Employment Agencies-13%

20. Step 5. Find Green Jobs Target – Gap Analysis Further formal education Certifications Volunteer Helps identify transferable skills

21. Step 6. Marketing Documents Resume Cover Letter Elevator Speech LinkedIn Profile Handbill Business Card, even if unemployed

22. RESUME Summary Section-keyword rich Position highlighted in bold Key skills Benefits to employers Ex. Marketing Manager with 15+ years experience in brand management, marketing, communications and new product development. Managed $5M P&L and led teams of 25 people. Key skills include: New product development Managing Ad Agencies

23. RESUME Experience Section-Accomplishments NOT Duties Answer phones vs. Exceeded Call Volume by 15% Resolve customer complaints vs. Boosted customer satisfaction scores from 82%-94%

24. HANDBILL Summary Section from Resume Key accomplishments section Target Companies section

25. ELEVATOR SPEECH Template: Hello my name is My passion is Formerly I worked for (companies/accomplishments) Currently I am looking for__ companies such as__ If you have any contacts in these or other companies I would be greatly appreciative How can I help you?

26. ELEVATOR SPEECH Example: Hello my name is Amy Sample and my passion is to provide world class customer service. Formerly I worked at ABC where I boosted customer satisfaction scores by 15% . Currently, I am looking to work in customer service for companies who thrive in providing outstanding customer service. Companies like DEF, GHK, LMN. If you have any contacts in these or other customer service companies, I would be greatly appreciative. And if there is anything I can help you with, please do not hesitate to ask.

27. Step 7. Action Network Interview P.A.R. Stories Follow Up Land Job

28. Step 8. Nurture Network Find articles of interest to your network Volunteer to help on a project Let them know what you are doing New training Volunteer Wrote article Holiday Cards

29. RESOURCES Upcoming Events April 30-3rd Annual Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Summit-Illinois Institute of Technology, 8-6pm May 3- Sustainability Careers Workshop-Foresight Design Initiative May 19-Chicago NP Career Fair-Roosevelt University May 22-23-Green Festival, Chicago June 10-”Finding Green Opportunities in Sustainable Communities”-Harold Washington Library

30. RESOURCES Regular Meetings Green Drinks-Hosted by Foresight Design Chicago Business Sustainable Alliance—Hosted by Foresight Design Climatini.org Chicago Clean Energy Alliance Illinois Recycling Association Business Network Chicago

31. RESOURCES Green Job Boards Renewable Energy World Great Green Careers Sustainable Business Grist GreenBiz EcoJobs Treehugger GreenJobs Green Careers Guide Green Collar Blog Green Career Central Green Job Search Idealist.org Volunteermatch.org

32. RESOURCES Training Delta Institute Center for Neighborhood Technology- 773 278 4800 Chicago Center for Green technology-312 746-9642 Green Tech U Certificates-architecture, Building and Construction, Engineering, Green Business, Green Home and garden, Interior Design Green Speed Mentoring

33. RESOURCES Training Community Colleges Oakton-building energy systems, energy management, environmental management Triton-basic energy management, energy conservation, energy auditing Harper-Growing Your Green Career College of DuPage-Illinois Community College Sustainability Network College of Lake County-solar, thermal PV and wind training Wilbur Wright-Building Energy Technician Universities Illinois State-Renewable Energy Degree IIT-Stewart Center for Sustainable Enterprise

34. RESOURCES Training Associations—e.g. solar, wind,etc Everblueenergy.com Energy Auditor The Intestate Renewable Energy Council—offers classes in wind energy and turbines Bootsontheroof.com Master Certificate in Renewable Energies U.S. Green Building Council- LEED Certification

35. RESOURCES Training Clean Edison-Energy Auditor Green IT-COMPTIA Strata Certification Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance-Building Operator Certification Green Resource Council-Green designation for real estate agents LEED Council-weatherization training OAI,Inc.-Environmental remediation training

36. RESOURCES Volunteer Guide Star Idealist.org Volunteermatch.com Books Hot, Flat and Crowded—Thomas Friedman The Green Collar Economy-Van Jones Natural Capitalism-Hawkin, Lovins Green to Gold

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