16
Oct
So yesterday was Blog Action Day, where a bunch of people blogged about climate change. Unfortunately, climate change and job-getting do not intersect much (besides trying to get a job with an organization trying to prevent global warming). As such, here are 5 tips to help reduce your environmental impact while seeking employment:
- Use alternate business cards. Besides the tips listed here, you can go to your local office supply store and have them make a rubber stamp for you with all of your pertinent information. Watch and be amazed as you turn almost anything into a business card, saving and reusing a lot of paper in the process. BONUS: Some retailers offer stamps constructed out of recycled materials.
- Reuse others’ business cards. Rather than throwing away someone’s card after you’ve stored their contact information in your computer, you can find alternate uses for old business cards. My two favorites are as scratch paper and bookmarks.
- Take the commute into consideration. Besides wasting a lot of time and money, a long commute can cost you a lot of gas and hassles. Look for jobs that are closer, to cut down on your driving time, and find out about public transportation incentives at the office.
- Ask what the company is doing to help. During your interview, you have the opportunity to find out from (and slightly influence) potential employers about their companies’ environmental efforts. Once employers notice that interviewees and new hires are interested in helping with conservation efforts, they may take more steps towards Green practices beyond a recycling bin in the copy room.
- Volunteer with an environmental group. In addition to working as a great resume filler, working for a charitable organization will help you learn about more green activities and make a bigger difference in conservation efforts.
Use these tips while looking for work, and you’ll find yourself in a great environment in no time!
