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Good Green Networking in Atlanta

Gayle O — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:07:00 GMT

March 1 - 2, Greenprints 2010. Sheraton Atlanta Downtown. Greenprints is the Southeast region's most thought-provoking forum on sustainability. The community of practitioners, policy makers, building owners and concerned citizens use this conference and tradeshow to explore better ways to link planning, architecture, construction and the use of natural resources. For more information or to register online, visit www.greenprints.org . March 4, Atlanta BeltLine Quarterly Briefing. 6 - 8 p.m. Atlanta...(read more)

CleanTech is where the Jobs Are according to Forbes

Gayle O — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:14:00 GMT

Energy efficiency, sustainable power, cleaning up the planet: They are all part of the realm that has become known as "clean tech," and it is enjoying real job growth at a time when the overall employment picture remains grim. According to an October 2009 report by Clean Edge , a West Coast research group, clean tech has benefited greatly from infusions of federal government stimulus money, state activity, venture capital investment and moves by traditional industrial corporations and utilities...(read more)

Greenest Companies - Newsweek Rankings

Gayle O — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:19:00 GMT

If you haven't seen this list yet, I suggest you look it over if you want to join a company that is staking a claim on 'doing the right thing' by treating sustainability as a core business strategy. The great news is the big companies are 'on board' and going to move the environmental agenda foward in an unprecedented speed because they have the 'power' to do that if that is the commitment they have made. It only takes a few conglomerates like Wal-mart to ask their 100...(read more)

Oct 27th Breakfast event - Meet the Venture Capitalist and Environmental Law Experts

Gayle O — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:14:00 GMT

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Statewide Solar Tour

Gayle O — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:45:00 GMT

The Georgia Solar Energy Association Hosts Statewide Solar Tour; Powers Festival at Glenwood Park (SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW!) Tickets on sale now for October events highlighting solar technologies available to residents and businesses ATLANTA )– The 2009 Georgia Solar Tour and Festival, presented by the Georgia Solar Energy Association (GSEA), will feature homes and businesses that have installed solar and a Solar Powered music festival (in cooperation with the 2009 HOToberFest) at Glenwood Park...(read more)

Employers Are Watching

Jessica — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:01:00 GMT

This is not the first time you've heard that employers are checking soc-nets for potential candidate's profiles, activity, andinformation but my guess is that you hadn't realized how often this has really happened! Almost half (45%) of employers have checked soc-nets in 2009 (a 48% increase from just last year!). With this type of growth rate, you can expect with in the next two years, almost all employers will be searching soc-nets for your info.

Where are they looking? Facebook is numero uno at almost 30% and next in line is LinkedIn at 21%. Personally, LinkedIn is no such surprise because it is essentially your online resume and professional profile. Your LinkedIn profile is the info you want them to find first when they browse the web.

Now the real dirt... What are they finding? Just over one-third of employers have found content that have caused them not to hire a candidate (www.careerbuilder.com).

The top examples for rejecting a candidate based on social network information:

53% of survey respondents rejected candidates because they posted provocative or inappropriate photographs or information.
44% passed on a candidate because they saw content related to the person drinking or using drugs.
35% rejected candidates because they bad-mouthed their previous employer, co-workers or clients.
29% disqualified a candidate because the person showed poor communication skills.
26% rejected a candidate because that candidate made discriminatory comments on a social networking site.
24% rejected a candidate because that person lied about his/her qualifications.
20% did not hire a candidate because social media revealed that person had shared confidential information from a previous employer.

But not all bad. The study from CareerBuilder also explains some of the highlights:

50% say a candidate’s profile provided a good feel for the candidate’s personality and fit.
39% say a profile supported candidate’s professional qualifications.
38% say it showed a candidate is creative.
35% say a candidate showed solid communication skills.
33% say it showed a candidate was well-rounded.
19% were impressed that others posted good references about a candidate.
15% say it showed that a candidate received awards and accolades.

Key take out- It's very important to watch what information you post on your soc-nets! Any negative light on your mood while you most might make a negative light on your "brand image" to a potential employer. Your profile can do some harm. But be yourself- it could get you hired! Don't forget to ask for recommendations on LinkedIn! Major plus!!

$1 Billion Green Venture Fund - New York Times article

Gayle O — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:51:00 GMT

Venture Firm’s ‘Green’ Funds Top $1 Billion By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER - Published: August 31, 2009 "Vinod Khosla, the prominent venture capitalist who has been investing hundreds of millions of his own dollars in green technology companies... keep reading Here is an interesting point from the article directed at job seekers who are experienced people looking to make a change into Green: "When choosing partners, Mr. Khosla said his top priorities were finding people who had...(read more)

"Finding a Green Job that's Right for You" - (MSNBC article quotes CareerEco founder, Gayle Oliver-Plath)

Gayle O — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:06:00 GMT

By Eve Tahmincioglu msnbc.com contributor "There’s a lot of talk about so-called “green” jobs lately, and many of you are wondering how you can get a piece of the action, especially if you’re out of work. Well, you’re going to have to think beyond just wanting a green job because these positions are so varied and are in so many industries. Saying you want green employment is almost like saying you want employment." To read the article: http://www.msnbc.msn...(read more)

CareerEco Get a Green Career Breakfast - September 23, 2009

Gayle O — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:56:00 GMT

TO REGISTER: http://careereco9-23-09.eventbrite.com/ CareerEco holds another Green Career Event - Summer Breakfast Series Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:00-9:00 am at the Centergy Building in Midtown. Register Today & Read about New Parking Info Below! SEE VIDEO FROM OUR LAST CAREERECO EVENT : http://careereco.com/groups/ Join CareerEco as we host a panel of Eco Execs : Lewis Perkins - The Mohawk Group - Director of Sustainable Strategy - A long-time advocate for “doing the right thing...(read more)

CareerEco on CBS- Channel 9 - Greenville, NC

Gayle O — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:15:00 GMT

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CareerEco on WXIA-TV for the Second time!

Gayle O — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:54:00 GMT

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Congrats CE on top 105 list at #18

Jessica — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:27:00 GMT

We're proud to learn that we've been selected in the top 105 Most Beautiful Company Logos!! And we're number 18!! Jobmob created a list of awesome logos for job search companies and recruiting companies. Check out the list and look for CE!!

The Princeton Review’s "2010 Green Rating Honor Roll"

Gayle O — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:50:00 GMT

If you want to know where your college ranks on the 'green' scale, you should read Princton's review of over 600 colleges and find out who is at the 'top of the class.' One school here in Atlanta gets the honor of a top 15 acknowledgement which reflects a 99% rating on their green scale. Congrats to all who are really 'walking the green walk.' Read article: http://www.princetonreview.com/green/press-release.aspx

Press Release on Atlanta Day Book

Gayle O — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:08:00 GMT

CareerEco ® and Our Green Value™ Host First ‘Green’ Career Skills Workshop Interactive Workshop Will Teach Valuable ‘Green’ Career Skills to Address ‘Green’ Issues at Your Existing Company or for Your Future Employer ATLANTA – August 13, 2009 - CareerEco ® and Our Green Value™ will host the first-of-its-kind ‘Green’ Career Skills Workshop, Tuesday August 18, 7-9 a.m., at the Centergy Building, 75 5 th Street NW, Third Floor...(read more)

CareerEco Founder Quoted in "The Miami Herald" & "The Modesto Bee"

Gayle O — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:26:00 GMT

WorkWise: Career-changing into 'green' - what it takes By Mildred L. Culp culp@workwise.net Industries with a future are in short supply these days. Capitalizing on one might take some doing. People agree that "green" has a future, but not on what it is. Furthermore, growth has slowed. Executive recruiter Gayle Oliver-Plath, founder of CareerEco in Atlanta, explains that "there are green companies and green jobs. The companies are reducing or minimizing the adverse impact of...(read more)

Careers & Beers Networking - Gayle Oliver-Plath - Speaker

Gayle O — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:30:00 GMT

In response to popular demand, Careers & Beers is switching to Tuesdays at Social Vinings. While our goal is to have fun in a relaxed atmosphere, we also want to focus and have a results-oriented experience, and Tuesdays will be a little quieter without as much background music and crowd noise filtering into the room. Gayle Oliver-Plath is our featured speaker next Tuesday. With nearly two decades as an entrepreneur providing recruiting, career services, professional coaching to executives and...(read more)

"New Normal" - What does that mean?

Shelley Schmidt — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:25:00 GMT

I recently read an article about how the changes in business are now “the new normal”. It discussed how our business climate will never return to how it used to be nor should it. I’d encourage everyone to see this as a positive in the world overall. I, personally, don’t want to go back to the old ways of doing business. Many people now share in the mind-set that cash is not king but quality of life should be. Ridiculously long hours may be happily replaced with a wonderful thing called Balance. A society participating in everything disposable finds a new, thriving industry called “Green” that just happens to save the earth for our children and grandchildren – BONUS! This is a tremendously difficult time for many in terms of job loss, job search and a lot of soul searching. But these struggles will pass and will give way to new, better and more exciting industries that will leave this earth and it’s people better than when we entered it. I am in no way a Pollyanna and I truly understand the consequences of this dire economic downturn, but I encourage you to join me in finding the silver lining of the future. Americans are clearly sharp, innovative people! Stop living in the past and get creative to see how your future will be different and better!

The CareerEco Story

Gayle O — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:09:00 GMT

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CareerEco Hosts a Skills-Building Workshop by Our Green Value on August 18th

Gayle O — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:56:00 GMT

TO REGISTER: http://careereco8-18-09.eventbrite.com/ CareerEco holds another Green Career Event - Summer Breakfast Series Tuesday, August 18, 2009 7:00-9:00 am at the Centergy Building in Midtown. Register Today & Please Read about New Parking Info Below! SEE VIDEO FROM OUR LAST CAREERECO EVENT : http://careereco.com/groups/ (in sidebar) *Reserve your seat for this first-its-kind interactive workhop. Learn New Green Business Skills & Grow your Green Network...(read more)

3 Keys to Going Green in your Career

Shelley Schmidt — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:45:00 GMT

After attending 5 CareerEco meetings, I think it’s clear that, in order to move from a “non-green” space into green, a candidate must: Self–educate; Network with people in the “green” market; Determine a need and present your skills as a solution to that need

1. Self-education can mean going back to college for a full degree or it can mean obtaining a certification. It can also mean finding books that will educate you on a specific topic and meeting with people in that arena that can teach you what you need to know. Or…it can mean a combination. Through my own research I have learned that depending on where you are in your career now, you can self-educate without going back to get another 4 year degree…which his good news!

2. Networking with people in the “green” market is key!! Having a discussion with any one or all of the speakers that have attended the CareerEco meetings would be an excellent place to begin networking within the green space. Finding sustainable organizations such as consulting companies and taking a few minutes of someone’s time there is another way to meet people within the green space and learn. The green industry is huge, ranging from Zip Cars to Solar Panels…eco-friendly pest control to wind energy. There are certainly more people out there to network with and talk to than you can possibly get to! With that said, there are no excuses not to network within the green community.

3. Determine a need and present your skills as a solution to that need. I have heard this over and again from experts in the green space. If you are currently a marketing expert from the consulting world, you can certainly transfer those skills somewhere within the green industry. Learn where the pain is and find a way to ease that pain with your current skill set. You may need to supplement your current expertise by learning about a green product or service, but that is more than do-able! We are a creative, smart, intuitive group of professionals in this country! Determining a need and finding a solution is what we do best. There is no reason that you need a rocket science degree to transfer viable business skills to the green space. Again…this is very achievable.

I am a huge proponent of the “green” space for many reasons. In addition, it’s an industry that isn’t going away any time soon. But if you are willing to self-educate, network and find out how you can solve a need, you can enter this space as a seasoned professional.

CNN Interview with Gayle Oliver-Plath, Founder of CareerEco

Gayle O — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Gayle Oliver-Plath, Founder of CareerEco was Interviewed by CNN at the Go Green Expo (Please visit the site to view this media) Also Click here to View: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/business/2009/07/04/whitfield.green.jobs.cnn?iref=videosearch (Please visit the site to view this media)...(read more)

CareerEco Breakfast in July - Last Event Sold out Register Today

Gayle O — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:15:00 GMT

CareerEco holds a Summer Breakfast Series for Green Professionals on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 7:00- 9:00am in Midtown. (Morning Event) Learn more about how to Get a Green Career from three successful eco-minded executives from a large corporate perspective as well as entrepreneurial vantage point. Accenture: Alan Gray , Director US Office Sustainability Kimberly-Clark Corporation: Ken Strassner , Vice President , Global Environment, Safety, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs; NEEF Board Member...(read more)

The Value of a Green MBA

Bright Green Talent — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:33:00 GMT

Perhaps the question we get asked most at Bright Green Talent is: “What do I need to do to get a green job?”

Despite the economic crisis, the environmental movement is gaining traction by the day, and the trickle of green jobseekers has turned to a flood. It seems that the meltdown in traditional careers, coupled with an increased desire for meaning in the workplace, has prompted this awakening and the resulting exodus toward meaning and greening.

Over the past month or two, I’ve been helping Alliant International University with its new beautifully-named(!) Bright Green MBA, assessing the rationale for studying environmental business. Inevitably, I’ve been thinking back to my own education. While studying business at undergraduate and graduate level, many of my colleagues expressed a desire to “change the world” and make a significant contribution. Despite the intense business-focus of these courses, the environmental and ethical business courses were still popular. Yet at the time (early 2000s), it failed to translate: Many joined traditional consultancies, investment banks and private equity firms.

Now that salaries have decreased and new jobs seem almost non-existent within those traditional careers, it’s inevitable that people are once again looking for meaning in the environmental sector. When you couple the increased salaries that can be earned in the green space, you might even be excused for asking whether it is money, rather than the sector, that is driving jobseeker decision-making — or perhaps the symbiosis of the two that now proves most attractive. What remains unchanged, however, is what companies want and need — environmentally-minded businesspeople. Almost every client tells Bright Green Talent that the most important combination is a deep knowledge of the environment coupled with business savvy. If people can display both and understand the drivers and interaction of each, they are supremely valuable in a sector where credibility is key. At this point, I’d argue that ensuring organizations attract the right people will be the factor that has most impact on our ability to affect the environmental crisis. Which is why the green MBA programs that many universities offer are well worth considering, particularly at a time when jobs are harder to find.

It’s not just Alliant’s MGSM that is offering a (bright) Green MBA program. Yale, Michigan, Presidio, and Bainbridge are familiar names, and the Aspen Institute ranks 100 programs according to their integration of sustainability issues. In addition, some of the traditional MBAs are starting to move in this direction: The wunderkind of them all, Harvard, recently saw a group of MBA students voluntarily sign an oath to be more ethical. So, if you’re desperate for a green job but don’t know where to look, then it’s likely you don’t know enough about the market — yet. It might be time to consider going back to school.

GE - Water and Energy Go Hand and Hand

Gayle O — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:18:00 GMT

This article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle is an interesting read because it emphasizes the fact that water and power generation are inextricably tied to one another. Although clean energy gets center stage in this environmental revolution since solving energy will unbind our economy from foreign countries which supply oil, the water issue should not be pushed aside as less essential to our environmental and economic health. Not only do we need water for energy generation, we need clean water...(read more)

Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment - Get new Training

Gayle O — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:59:00 GMT

This organization has a great list of potential training programs that you may want to consider if you want to dive deep into the environmental and sustainability field. http://www.iema.net/training - Here is an overview of the kinds of training you can pursue. There are many interesting career opportunities that will arise that will require highly specialized environmental training. Get ahead of the flock and get training that may give you the hard skills you need to have a strategic advantage in...(read more)