Author: Emily Taubenblatt
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Green Careers Recap: Corporate Social Responsibility
By Jonathan Oriondo Pictured Left to Right: Emily Taubenblatt (moderator), Judith Albert, Julie Jack, and Ashley Hartman On Tuesday, January 14, GreenHomeNYC organized the first Green Careers panel of the year. This time, we got to hear from three people about what it’s like be employed in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility.…
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GreenHomeNYC Careers Recap: Careers in the New Green Economy — Government Edition
By Jonathan Oriondo On October 29th, GreenHomeNYC convened a panel discussion on sustainability careers in government, a field that promises change and growth in the new green economy. In New York in particular, breakthrough climate legislation is not just leading the way to a carbon neutral city; as our speakers demonstrated, it is…
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Green Careers August: Sustainable Career Tracks Panel: Academia / Research Edition
Have you ever wondered how a career in sustainability and energy efficiency might intersect with education and academics? Well look no further! For our August meet-up, the Green Careers group has invited sustainability professionals with various roles in the Education and Academics sector to discuss their careers. Come hear from the following sustainability professionals: Nadia Elrokhsy,…
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Green Careers Recap: Career Opportunities in Waste Reduction and Management
By Tamanna Mohapatra Photo by Kenton Archer On July 9th, 2019, GreenHomeNYC hosted a panel discussion on careers in waste management. Our three panelists engaged the audience with inspiring stories about their career paths, and offered insights into this growing and varied field. They also shared great career tips with the diverse group…
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Green Careers March: Networking Skills Workshop
Join us for a workshop on networking! Learn the tricks of the trade from professionals, and make connections of your own. We will talk about the importance of networking and practice skills. Workshop Leader: Emily Taubenblatt Emily is a communications consultant at APCO Worldwide and lead volunteer with GreenHomeNYC. She advises clients in online…
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Green Careers February Recap: Resume Workshop
By Emily Taubenblatt February’s Green Careers event had participants refresh their resumes “speed dating” style. Volunteer reviewers offered tips and best practices for the most successful resumes and participants walked away with multiple perspectives on how best to showcase their experience to land the job of their dreams. In case you missed…
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November Green Careers: 2019 Brainstorm Session
The GreenHomeNYC Green Careers group needs you and your bright ideas for our 2019 meet-ups! For our November Green Careers meeting, we’ll begin planning the 2019 calendar year. As such, we’re looking for feedback on this year’s past events, as well your thoughts and ideas on what would make next year’s programming a useful career-building resource. Who should…
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October Green Careers Recap: Sustainable Career Tracks: NYC Government
By Radhna Saxena Photos By Jessica Bartolini On October 9, Green Careers hosted a Career Tracks panel on NYC government jobs. Professionals working to advance sustainability causes in various government sectors discussed their educational background, first steps in the sustainability industry, and job roles and responsibilities, while offering advice to those seeking a…
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Green Careers August 2018: Career Skills Workshop – Presentation Skills and Body Language
You have an education and a resume, now all you need is a good first impression! Join us for this Career Skills Workshop to learn valuable tips and tricks that will help you find a job and perform well there! This August Green Careers event will focus on presentation skills and body language. Date: Tuesday, August 14,…
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{Green Careers} May 2018: Speed Up-Dating Your Resume Workshop
A good resume is your best weapon when you’re on the job hunt. To help you on this quest, the May Green Careers event is our annual “Speed Up-Dating Your Resume” workshop. In timed sessions with resume critics, you’ll receive constructive, personalized feedback on how to present your skills and experience in the best way…