Tag: career advice
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Sustainability Nonprofits: Jobs with a Purpose
By Kirstie Dabbs Jobs in sustainability can be found in all sectors, from corporate to policy to nonprofit. Unlike government and for-profit organizations, nonprofits are specifically structured to serve a public benefit through their core mission, which all their activities are meant to support. This structure gives employees the opportunity to bring their values…
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Do the Math: Green Careers in Finance
Speaker Profile of EnterSolar’s Zaira Akhmedova By Pamela Berns Seven seems to be an auspicious number for Zaira Akhmedova. Her professional journey spanned seven years as she made her way from a degree in finance and accounting to her current position as Financial Strategy Manager at EnterSolar, one of the largest commercial solar developers…
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Interview: Reducing Greenhouse Gases from Buildings—Filling the Skills Gap
By Jude Jussim Tom Sahagian knows there’s no time left to dawdle in controlling the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from New York City’s buildings. The problem: There’s a shortage of people with the right skills to do it. Sahagian is not talking about policy wonks. “The life of the mind is not what’s going to…
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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 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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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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Handling Tough Talk: Communication strategies for critical times
By Elise Baker Whether you are an activist making an argument for climate policy or a prospective employee taking interviews in the green sector, persuading an audience requires nuance and skill. But how do you develop a powerful voice that will bridge the divide or get your foot in the door? On…
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{Green Careers} June Recap: Women and Minorities in Green
by Curtis Morrow The June Green Careers event, held at GroheLive! Center, focused on women and minorities in the green sector. Former Green Careers Lead Volunteer, Samantha Yost hosted the event, the topic of which holds special meaning for her. As an LGBTQ woman, Yost believes that GreenHomeNYC “had her back” and helped her break into…
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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…