Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Green Jobs and Careers

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There's a lot of hype and confusion regarding just what constitutes a Green Job. Many so called green jobs have been around for years - you just didn't think of them as "green jobs." Now that's not to say that there aren't many new types of jobs and careers being created by new industries such as Solar Power, Wind Power, Building Energy Management, etc. etc..

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Q: Where's the best place to find a Green Collar Job?

Generally speaking you'll have to go where the jobs are being created. This means you'll need to live and work in a city where environmental consciousness is in the forefront of people's minds. A recent survey found the top 5 best cities for Green Jobs are as follows:

◊ New York City
◊ San Francisco
◊ Boston
◊ Detroit
◊ Portlan, OR

Q: What Is a Green-Collar Job?

A green job, also called a green-collar job is, according to the United Nations Environment Program , "work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development (R&D), administrative, and service activities that contribute(s) substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. Specifically, but not exclusively, this includes jobs that help to protect ecosystems and biodiversity; reduce energy, materials, and water consumption through high efficiency strategies; de-carbonize the economy; and minimize or altogether avoid generation of all forms of waste and pollution."

Q: How Much Do Green Collar Jobs Pay?

How much a green collar job pays is really dependant on the type of job. The Green Jobs Guidebook published by the Environmental Defense Fund lists over 200 green job titles available in California and has details on 45 job types available to individuals with only a high school education, many paying over $25 per hour. It also describes 37 other job types available to individuals with a community college or trade school degree many paying over $40 per hour. You can download a copy of the Green Jobs Guidebook at www.edf.org/cagreenjobs

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Jobs

Job Search Tips

Find the Job You Want!
Whether you are looking for a job with your current or another employer, there are general guidelines you can follow to find positions faster.

Know What Employers Want
While many jobs require a unique set of skills, there is a pretty standard set of qualities that most employers want in an employee.

Commonly Asked Questions
Most employers ask similar questions in an interview. Be prepared.

Tell Me About Yourself
This is usually one of the first things that an employer will ask in an interview. What he/she is really asking is what qualifies you for this position.