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Finding a Job In Green Building/Sustainability

Here is a list of resources and tips to help those seeking employment in the field of green building and sustainability

  • Sustainable Industries Journal also has job announcements and loads of great information on sustainability and green building www.sijournal.com.   
  • The Oregon NaturalStep www.ortns.org has networking breakfasts every month (about $30, but very valuable). 
  • There is a free sustainability networking group called Green Drinks www.greendrinks.org that meets once a month.
  • The ReDirect Guide www.redirectguide.com is a good resource for companies interested in sustainability. 
  • Ask people for informational interviews.  You are muchmore likely to get an informational interview, than an interview for a job.  People want to help others who wantto learn even if they don’t have an open position at the time.  At the end, don’t forget to ask them if theycan refer you (and preferably introduce you to – even via email) two other people that might be helpful.