Tag: Green Careers Transitions
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{Green Careers} January 2016 Recap: Professional Certifications & Exams
by Kimberly Stempien You’ve targeted a career in the green building industry – now what do you need to know about professional certifications to further your career? The Green Careers Group started off 2016 with an informative discussion on industry accreditations. Students, practicing engineers, and other sustainability professionals gathered at DORMA Design Center to…
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{Green Careers} : Kick off 2016 at our Professional Certifications Event on January 12
As the sustainable building and energy efficiency field grows, so do the possible professional accreditations for people in or entering the industry. Green Careers will start off the New Year with a discussion about these professional certifications and exams. Come and learn what’s out there and why each is important for a particular career path. …
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Sustainability Degrees
So you think green becomes you and you’d like to explore a career in sustainability? The first step may be getting a degree from a leading college or university. Sustainability is a fast-growing field with many specializations to pursue in science, design, business, public policy and technology. Get an overview of career…
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{Green Careers} September 15, 2015 Meeting – Managing Impressions: The Power of Body Language
Did you know that it takes only 30 seconds to make a first impression? And as many as 21 tries to undo a negative one? By the time you’ve walked into a room and shaken hands, chances are you’ve already reached that critical first impression deadline–and you’ve barely uttered a word yet! We are always…
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{Green Careers} August 2015 Meeting: LinkedIn Strategies
Hard work, determination and patience have always been virtues that contribute to successful careers. However, today’s job market allows for increased visibility and opportunities for personal branding that go beyond the traditional resume. How can you create a positive and effective online perception for employers and open the door to more opportunities? LinkedIn provides…
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{Green Careers} July 2015 meeting – Staying a Step Ahead of the Job Market: Building Internal Connections
UPDATE: Unfortunately, tonight’s speaker had to cancel due to illness. . We will still be holding a networking session tonight, Tuesday the 14th, at the location below. Our apologies for the inconvenience! Time: 6:30pm networking Location: Murphy’s Tavern, 6 Stone St New York, NY 10004 . Two of the most important tools and skills for effective job seeking…
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{Green Careers} June 2015 Sustainable Career Tracks
For our June 9th Green Careers meeting, we’re inviting champions of sustainability and energy efficiency to talk to the group about their current work, their overall careers, and what advice they have for those people currently on the job hunt. The goal is for attendees to gain perspective and information about different career paths within the multi-faceted…
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{Green Careers} April 2015 Meeting – Elevator Pitch
At the April GreenHomeNYC Green Careers meeting, we will be developing and practicing our own Elevator Pitches. RSVP HERE! You have about thirty seconds to convince a potential employer or client to listen to your whole story. Whether you’re a job seeker or an entrepreneur seeking new business, you need to quickly define who you…
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{Green Careers} February 2015 Recap – Sustainable Career Tracks
While each of the four speakers at February’s “Sustainable Career Tracks” meet-up brought a different set of professional experiences and life stories to the program, four main themes for a successful green career emerged: passion, hands-on engagement, communication skills, and networking. Kevin Brennan, Training Specialist at the Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) kicked off…
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{Green Careers} August 2014 Meeting: LinkedIn Strategies
Hard work, determination and patience have always been virtues that contribute to successful careers. However, today’s job market allows for increased visibility and opportunities for personal branding that go beyond the traditional resume. How can you create a positive and effective online perception for employers and open the door to more opportunities? LinkedIn provides…