Tag: career-advice
October 31, 2018
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. Read more…
August 31, 2018
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. Read more…
June 18, 2018
{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. Read more…
April 27, 2018
{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. Read more…
April 23, 2018
{Green Careers} Recap: Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility
Recap by Miaoru Guan Corporate Social Responsibility, commonly referred to as CSR, describes companies’ initiatives to give back to the environment and community. The April 2018 Green Careers panelists spoke about their extensive experience with a wide range of CSR initiatives that help companies fulfill these goals while also improving the bottom line. . Read more…
April 17, 2018
Making Green Business Grow
by Tamanna Mohapatra If you’re an eco-minded entrepreneur looking for the next great “green” idea, you may take some inspiration from a trio of local small businesses that hold sustainable values at their core. Starting a business, green or otherwise, has rewards and challenges. Fortunately, there are resources available through New York State, and. Read more…
December 4, 2017
GreenHomeNYC Year in Review: Taking on the Environmental Challenge
by Pamela Berns It’s been a year marked by extreme weather events, with hurricanes, fires, droughts, and flooding all across the globe. In the United States we saw Houston drown and Santa Rosa burn just a few months after Trump’s pullout from the Paris agreement in June. Climate advocacy groups, local policy makers, corporations,. Read more…
December 2, 2017
{Green Careers} Webinar: Sustainability Careers & Job Search Strategies in a Changing World
GreenHomeNYC is pleased to present a new webinar by Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director, Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College. Dr. Goodstein will provide participants with a tailored, concrete job search strategy; outline different mission-driven career directions in sustainable business, non-profits and government; evaluate the impact of President Trump on sustainability jobs; discuss grad. Read more…
November 27, 2017
October Forum Recap: Women of Green
by Claire Brown During GreenHomeNYC’s October Forum, eight women of green led us on a tour of their green building career paths. Through the Pecha Kucha style of presentation, the speakers used timed-slides to guide us through their search for their dream careers in engineering, sustainable design, new construction, and more. In addition to. Read more…
March 12, 2017
Sustainability Careers in Our Changing Political Landscape: A {Green Career} Webinar Recap
By Pamela Berns Green careerists and sustainability students have been wondering just how the changes in our government policies will affect their career choices. While Dr. Eban Goodstein is the first to admit he doesn’t have a crystal ball, his longtime experience as a career advisor and current role as Director, Graduate Programs in. Read more…