Carol McClelland

Your Green Career Path: Are You Getting in Your Own Way?

On a recent survey, I asked what obstacles job seekers are experiencing in their search for a green career.

I wasn't surprised to see responses centered around these themes:

- Not enough green job openings in my local area.

- Not sure how to tr... Read >

First Step to Grasping the Critical Issues of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen

From December 7th through December 18th the United Nations Climate Change Conference will be taking place in Copenhagen. Approximately 10,000 people will gather from countries around the world to discuss, negotiate, and create an agreement about what the ... Read >

Five Ways You Can Leverage Unique Qualities of the Green Economy

Since March 2007 when I started researching the green economy, I've been absorbed with making sense of all the different green jobs, green functions, green industries, and green sectors. As I reviewed green job boards in 2007 it became clear to me that ea... Read >

Take Action to Create Green Career Opportunities

Since 2007 the green/clean/sustainable economy now has more form, though the policy cornerstones are still being defined. Funding from the venture capital community and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is providing stimulus to a number of indust... Read >

What One Thing Can You Do Today to Move Toward Your Green Career?

Any time you commit to making a career change you are faced with a seemingly endless list of tasks to handle. There are so many additional tasks to include in your daily life, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with how to get it all done.

A number of year... Read >

Pace Yourself on the Climb to Your Green Career

In my ongoing conversations over the past two years with Green Career Central members and audiences, I've discovered that many people are approaching their transition into the green economy as though it is just another job search.

Deciding you want to ... Read >

Rebuilding Greensburg, KS: A Look at an Emerging Green Economy

A recent New York Times article, entitled "After a Tornado, a Kansas Town Rebuilds Green," highlights a community that had an unusual opportunity to rebuild from the ground up. The community's journey provides an amazing glimpse into what happens as a com... Read >

Moving from the Electric Grid to the Smart Grid: What You Need to Know Now

Our current electrical supply system is a collection of regional networks that were built to generate, transmit, and distribute power from fossil fuels and river dams. As more and more power comes from renewable energy sources, the grid must be updated t... Read >

Five Green Industries that May Surprise You

In researching my upcoming book, Green Careers For Dummies, I've had the opportunity to write profiles of 45 growing green industries. I have been amazed at the resources I'm finding, the innovations I'm seeing, and the dedication so many industries are t... Read >

Expand Where You Look for Green Professional Job Opportunities

In the current economy it's easy to fall into a "wait and see" stance with your career. You may want to wait until you see more signs of growth before you decide to commit to finding your own green career. Although this stance may feel safe in the moment,... Read >

Eight Creative Ways to Identify Green Companies

One of the challenges of the new Green Economy is figuring out which companies are green. Although this is a somewhat useful question in the broad sense, it becomes an even more important question when you are searching for a local job opening.

Why wou... Read >

Maps and More Maps of the Green Economy

To see where the green jobs are in your area, I have listed three maps below. These maps are not the complete picture of green jobs. By doing your own research you can discover where the green jobs are in your area. As the green economy grows, more and m... Read >

Success Breeds Failure: Dynamics of an Economy in Transition

A number of years ago, I wrote my Master thesis on a psychological tendency that's referred to as "Success Breeds Failure." Basically the premise is that when companies are at the top of their game, grabbing market share at a rate that amazes everyone, th... Read >

From Waste to Sustainability: Visual Ways to Explore Key Green Economy Topics

While doing research, I've come across several sites and videos that do a great job of describing some of the most critical concepts within the green economy.

If you are building your knowledge base regarding issues of sustainability in business, scan ... Read >

Green Business Books to Boost Your Success

One of the keys to getting hired in the green economy is to be able to demonstrate your knowledge of green and sustainable concepts. Although you may, in some cases, need to take courses or get a degree, you also can significantly upgrade your knowledge b... Read >