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the green job search engine

2010-03-03T11:41:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the 'Google for green jobs'.

The green job market is about to explode according to many recent studies. Now there is a place to efficiently and quickly for those opportunities. Green Job Spider.

With more than 50 green job boards currently scattered across the web, job seekers are having a hard time finding and applying to this fast growing job market. Green Job Spider will enable them to search for these jobs using one interface. The site will also help green candidates learn about the types of green jobs and where they are through its blog and other resources.

Our job search engine is one of the first of its kind to focus exclusively on a specific niche. Most of the current job search sites focus on all types of jobs but Green Job Spider will offer a more targeted experience for those who want a green job. Its crawler will search for jobs from solar to wind to biofuels. Job listings will be indexed nightly and all sources of green jobs will be hand picked to ensure quality.

“The time is right for a service of this kind” says Chris Russell, the site’s founder. “Green jobs are growing and the current method of finding them is too fragmented”. Russell is a ten year veteran of the online job search business. Green Job Spider is a privately held company owned by AllCountyJobs.com LLC of Trumbull, CT.

Green Job Spider will also accept job feeds from green employers and recruiting firms. Listings can be indexed through an XML feed, RSS or spidered via web page. Pricing will consist of a low monthly subscription fee with unlimited clicks.

long island jobs added to local job board network

2010-02-07T22:55:00.003-05:00

AllCountyJobs.com LLC today announced that they have recently added a new site to their network for long island ny jobs. Located at http://www.longislandjobs.net, the site is the sixth local site for NY and the 13th in the AllCountyJobs network.

Employer can post jobs for $69.

texas green jobs now online

2010-02-07T22:43:00.002-05:00

The state of texas now has its very own site that serves up texas green jobs.

A recent report by the EDF claims that Texas is the state with the most green job potential. Wind energy solar power, geothermal lead the list of new energy sources.

One site says this about texas green job potential: According to a study by AngelouEconomics, Texas, with its highly-developed traditional energy industry and related high-tech clusters, significant renewable natural resources, and in its role as one of the largest drivers of economic growth in the U.S., the State of Texas has a natural competitive edge in the renewable energy industry. With the emerging nature of the renewable energy industry, there have been only the beginnings of a coordinated effort to support industrial development through economic development incentives, local market creation, and workforce development efforts.

green california jobs

2010-01-18T10:29:00.002-05:00

California has probably the most green jobs in one state among all US states. This site features green jobs in California. We are California's only dedicated green job board.

Even the goverment is getting into the act. "Governor Schwarzenegger toured a manufacturing facility and held a press conference to highlight the California green Jobs Initiative, a legislative package that will create or retain at least 100,000 jobs, which was proposed in his State of the State address last week."

The federal govt is also putting millions of dollars into green job training, a lot of that money will head to california for their workforce.

green jobs social network

2010-01-18T10:18:00.000-05:00

Do you wanna green job? Green jobs are hot and they'll only be getting hotter over the next few years. So I decided to launch a new social network for green job hunters. Based on the same technology that powers SOTJH, you can can search green job events, watch green job videos and podcasts and create a profile for yourself.

So if you are in the market for a green job create a free profile on one of the first green career networks. Tell the world you wanna green job!

Latest solar jobs

2009-10-23T10:59:00.002-05:00

Check out some of the latest solar jobs at Jobs in Solar Power.

Sales Manager Solar (Locations in TX and LA)Ontility Houston, TX:
About ONTILITY ONTILITY connects the green economy down to the 'last mile' ONTILITY supports provider and consumer sustainability projects through our best-in-class, end-to-end...

Experienced $olar Energy $alespersons Up To $7,000 Per Job Solar Energy Company Los Angeles, CA: Leads - Leads - Leads - We have the leads - Now all we need are some more EXPERIENCED $olar Energy $alespeople to go out and write up some contracts. Company has been in business...

Senior Solar Photovoltaic Electrical Installer - Clean Energy Constructors - Phoenix, AZ:
Senior Photovoltaic Electrical Installer Phoenix (metro), Arizona Operations Perform duties of a commercial Senior PV Electrical Installer for Clean Energy Constructors (CEC). You...

More wind power jobs

2009-10-23T10:52:00.002-05:00

Here are the latest wind jobs from Jobs in Wind Power.

Key Account Manager - Power Climber Wind Seattle, WA:Power Climber Wind , a division of SafeWorks LLC, is seeking a Key Account Manager - OEM Accounts based in either Seattle, WA or Portland, OR. We are a premier provider of wind...

Wind Turbine Technology Faculty - Sullivan County Community College - Loch Sheldrake, NY:
Instructor needed to implement a curriculum in Wind Turbine Technology in spring 2010 and teach major classes starting in August 2010. The instructor will assist in recruiting and...

Lost Creek Operation & Maintenance Manager (wind farm)- Wind Capital Group - King City, MO: Wind Capital Group Lost Creek Operation & Maintenance Manager Based in the Midwest, Wind Capital Group builds wind farms with a project strategy that places serious focus on...

Jobs for Technical Sales Professionals

2009-10-23T10:49:00.002-05:00

Are you a techie who likes to sell? Did you know that sales people, good ones, are some of the most in demand professionals?

Well Jobs in Technical Sales is your one-stop source to search just technical sales jobs posted daily, find information on pursuing technical sales careers, tap into resources for writing a professional sales resume and more! We provide tools to help you stand out of the crowd while looking for your next technical sales job, a library of industry articles with the opportunity to become an author, and job alerts to stay up-to-date on the latest job postings. Employers: post a job.

inside sales jobs

2009-10-23T10:47:00.001-05:00

Sales people are hard to find and thats why the inside sales job market is booming. What is inside sales?

Inside Sales is selling using the phone or the web without having to travel or see the customers and prospects face-to-face. The term 'Inside Sales' is most often used to describe selling where the Inside Sales representatives is proactive, calling on prospects and customers to sell goods and services. It can also be used to describe Sales Representatives who take orders (Inbound) where the customer or the prospect calls into the company. The opposite (outside sales or Field Sales) involves the salesperson/clerk traveling to the customer/accounts in order to make sales.

There is a new site for inside sales jobs.

jobs in healthcare sales

2009-10-23T09:44:00.002-05:00

Looking to advance your career forward on the internet's leading job site for Healthcare, Medical & Pharmaceutical sales jobs.

You can find such information on pursuing healthcare sales careers on Jobs in Healthcare Sales! They provide job tools to help you stand out of the crowd while looking for your next healthcare sales job, a library of industry articles with the opportunity to become an author, and job alerts to stay up-to-date on the latest job postings.

Healthcare is one of the few industries that are hiring right now so if you can sell, this is a good industry to transition to.

Green job board offers free job postings

2009-09-01T10:59:00.000-05:00

Only green job board that offers free job postings for green employers

Employers with green jobs can now post their openings on the web's only free green job board, GreenJobsFree.com. The site, available at http://www.greenjobsfree.com/ is powered by JobThread and features categories for wind, solar, biofuel and other green job functions.

"Green jobs want to be free" says founder Chris Michaels. "I wanted to create a site that helps build the green economy and the best way to do that is to make it free for both job seeker and employer. I invite solar companies, wind turbine firms and all green industry businesses to use it as much as they want." There is no limit to the amount of green jobs they can post. The site makes money of banner and other advertising.

The green job market heating up, thanks to new grants from the Department of Energy which is awarding seed money to many new types of green businesses including battery makers, electric car companies and solar panel manufacturers. Over the next 5 to 10 years the green job market is expected to explode. The number of jobs in America’s emerging clean energy economy grew nearly two and a half times faster than overall jobs between 1998 and 2007, according to a recent report released by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

The report finds that the emerging clean energy economy is creating well-paying jobs in every state for people of all skill levels and educational backgrounds. Included in Pew’s definition are jobs as diverse as engineers, plumbers, administrative assistants, construction workers, machine setters, marketing consultants, teachers and many others, with annual incomes ranging from $21,000 to $111,000.

Companies posting jobs on GreenJobsFree.com can choose from the following categories: Biofuel, Engineering, Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Sustainability, Green Job Fairs, Ethanol, Green Construction, Hydroelectric and LEED. Job postings can be edited anytime and are live for 30 days.

biofuel jobs

2009-01-07T12:14:00.003-05:00

Ever thought about working in biofuels such as biodiesel or ethanol? Well now there's a job site dedicated to careers in biofuels. Its called Jobs in Biofuels.

The types of biofuel jobs available include roles such as Ethanol Plant Operators, Biofuel process engineer, Biodiesel Operator and Feed Mill Manager.

Renewable Biofuels Can Create Green Jobs and contribute to a New Energy Economy. So check out Jobs in Biofuels and get your green job today.

solar power jobs

2009-01-07T12:03:00.002-05:00

Let the sun shine in. Solar power jobs are in vogue!

There's a new way to find solar power jobs. Its called Jobs in Solar Power. Its powered by Simply Hired so you know its comprehensive with lots of fresh solar jobs.

Here's what the NYTimes says about solar jobs:

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, based in Washington, there was a 45 percent increase in installed solar energy systems in 2007 over 2006.

More than 3,400 companies are in the solar energy sector and employ about 25,000 to 35,000 workers, including installers, manufacturers, distributors and project developers and materials suppliers.

“We estimate that will grow to more than 110,000 direct solar jobs by 2016,” said Monique Hanis, a spokeswoman for the organization.

So check out Jobs in Solar Power, and get a job working in the sun!

wind jobs

2009-01-07T11:31:00.004-05:00

Are you looking for wind jobs? Careers in wind are one the fastest growing job markets right now. There's a new job board called Jobs in Wind Power that offers wind job listings from across the country.

A lot of the jobs right now are in the western states. Types of jobs in this industry include Wind Technicians, Wind Turbine Installers, Wind Analyst and more.

If you are looking for a role within the wind energy sector you can search the site to find hundreds of jobs by sector, function, job title, salary and country.

You can even save time and sign up for our daily email alerts to receive the latest vacancies, straight to your inbox!Visit Jobs in Wind Power today.

Craig Campbell is blogging for recruiting jobs

2008-12-22T16:08:00.002-05:00

We recently discovered a wery nice personal website by former MGM recruiter Craig Campbell. Even though he was down-sized he is taking his hunt to the next level with this website. Nicely done craig!

JB Bryant is blogging for jobs

2008-10-30T09:20:00.003-05:00

An unemployed professional is taking to the blogosphere in effort to stand out. Well here's your chance JB. According to his email "I started this professional blog when I became unemployed. It is part of my self-branding strategy."

He's definitely showing initiative that future employers will appreciate. Good luck JB.

Tune into career advice internet radio

2008-10-26T08:55:00.001-05:00

Internet radio now has a unique new channel for job seekers and career advice professionals, it’s called JobRadio.fm. The new channel features a wide variety of news, guests and information about career advice and jobs. The station is sponsored exclusively by the job search engine SimplyHired.

JobRadio.fm is streamed live online at http://jobradio.fm. Listeners can tune in via the convenient audio player on the site or use a media player such as WinAmp or iTunes. The stream is located at http://war.str3am.com:8010/listen.pls

Canadian dude, blogging for work

2008-08-20T14:31:00.002-05:00

I saw this in my recent HARO newsletter which caught my eye;

This afternoon's HARO is brought to you by Daniel Feuer. Daniel is
looking for a new job. He's created a blog to testify to that fact.
I've gotta tell you, if I were hiring, and someone had the smarts
to advertise that they were looking for a job to a massive list of
people who can probably help him get one, I'd most likely bring him
in for an interview, at the very least. His blog is here:
http://tinyurl.com/5pdcvx, and his email is
gottagetajobnow@gmail.com - He's in Canada.

Pretty smart idea to use the newsletter to search for work. The blog is cool too. According to Daniel:

My attempts to find a job that pays well, but also is enjoyable, cool and not boring! I've been looking for a while and I figured, someone else aside from me should be able to get some benefit reading about my search! I thought I'd share my experiences and maybe, just maybe also get people interested in hiring me!

All About the Rhode Island RI Job Market

2008-07-16T09:51:00.000-05:00

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but it showed its prowess early on by being the first of the original 13 colonies to gain independence from British rule. It was also the last state to ratify the Constitution. Rhode Island is a beautiful and is sometimes called the “Ocean State” because no part of it is more than 30 minutes away from shoreline.

Rhode Island’s economy is built on manufacturing and service enterprises. The impressive bit is that RI has the highest number of trained workers per square mile in the U.S., according to CityData. The website boasts that the work force in RI is “mature, skilled in diverse areas, educated, efficient, and offering high productivity at reasonable wage levels.” The unemployment rate is 7.2%. The majority of Rhode Island jobs are in educational and health services, followed by trade, transportation and utilities and manufacturing. The industries with the least number of employees in Rhode Island are natural resources and mining, information, and construction.

According to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, the average home price in $472,818 and the cost of living in RI is above the American average. The following are the largest employers in RI, along with their number of employees:

Rhode Island Hospital 5,853
Brown University 4,450
U.S. Postal Service 4,000
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island 2,640
Miriam Hospital 1,993
Bank of America/Fleet Bank (Providence only) 1,725
Verizon 1,400

According to an article from the Providence Journal, “Economically speaking, Rhode Island is in the midst of the “worst year” in a quarter century.” The article also states that mass layoffs have driven up unemployment claims by 14.3%, although these have dropped in the recent months. Employment service jobs fell by double digits. This is a surefire sign of a bad economy. In a good economy, these service jobs, which include temporary help, will swell. Although the number of jobs in Rhode Island may be at a low point, there are still resources out there for the RI Jobseeker; one of which is Rhode Island Works.

All About the Eastern Mass MA Job Market

2008-07-15T13:43:00.001-05:00

Eastern Massachusetts is home to Boston, the capital and largest city in MA. Home of the Red Sox, Boston Tea Party, and Harvard, Boston is home to over a half million residents. Boston’s population grows to over 1.2 million during the daytime, due to commuters traveling in for work. Although Boston is an expensive city to live in, its many colleges and universities funnel educational jobs as well as high tech health care sector, biotechnology, and finance jobs. Boston is so rich in colleges and universities that it is sometimes called “The Athens of America.”

Demographics wise, the city is very diverse. According to the census, the white population is 53.5%, Hispanics make up 15.5%, people of Irish descent form the largest single ethnic group in the city, making up 15.8% of the population, and Italians, account for 8.3% of the population. In Boston, the median income per capita is $37,435 (males) and $32,421 (females).

Healthcare opportunities abound in the Boston/ East Mass area. According to the Office of Extramural Health, Boston received the #1 amount of funding from the National Institute of Health in 2004: 1,573,996,690. Major companies in the city are: Liberty Mutual, Procter and Gamble, New Balance, and Teradyne. There are many jobs in Eastern Mass to be had, as long as one looks in the right place.

An article by the Boston Globe entitled “Recession Proof Jobs” provides some valuable advice on how to stay on top in today’s tumultuous job market. Some of the top recession proof jobs, according to the article include:

1. Teachers/Educators
2. Computer Security Specialists
3. IT Professionals
4. Military
5. Energy & Environment Services

Whenever you are searching for your next Eastern Mass job, be sure to check out Jobs in Boston & Cape Cod, and you may find something that will turn into more than just another job: a career.

All About the Western Mass MA Job Market

2008-07-15T10:44:00.001-05:00

Western Massachusetts is made up of four counties: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden. The largest town (among many!) in Western Massachusetts is Springfield, which has 154,082 residents and is the third largest city in MA and the fourth largest in New England. Dr. Seuss was born there! The four counties combined have a population of 814,967 residents, which is greater than any one of the six smallest U.S. states. Many residents of Western MA are concentrated in the Hartford Metro area. Besides this area, Housatonic-Hoosic valley, and the NY Metro Area, Western Mass is relatively sparsely populated. It is instead decorated with lakes, hills, and farms.

According to MassLive.com, "The state's population estimate grew a scant 1.3 percent - compared to the 7.2 percent growth rate nationally - while Springfield's population declined 1.41 percent." Foreclosure figures have also doubled in Hampden County, while the national figure has increased 50%. Although the diagnosis may sound grim, there still is hope for jobs in Western Mass. IT jobs are on the rise. There is currently a 20% drop in students getting computer related degrees. According to a report from BusinessWeek, "The cities identified as the best for IT jobs include; Hartford, Providence, Bridgeport, Boston, Albany, NY and Manchester, NH. Without a doubt not only will educational credentials payoff, you won't have to go far to pick-up your paycheck."
Western Mass has over 30,500 businesses. Some of the larger ones (and their workforce sizes) include:

• Baystate Healh- 10,000; Springfield, MA - Health Care
• University of Massachusetts- 8,201; Amherst, MA - Universities & Colleges
• Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins.- 6,300; Springfield, MA and Enfield, CT- Financial Services
• Bank of America- 5,100; Springfield, MA and MetroHartford, CT - Financial Services
• Mercy Medical Center and Sisters of Providence Health System- 5,000 Springfield, MA - Health Care
• Big Y Foods, Inc.- 4,200; Springfield, MA - Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Information courtesy of Western Mass EDC.

If you are looking for a Western Mass Job, don’t forget to check out this #1 job resource.

All About the New York City NY Job Market

2008-07-14T17:47:00.000-05:00

New York City: the biggest city in the United States, center of finance, commerce, and fashion, and a great source of jobs. NYC is a cultural hub: in 2005, 170 languages were spoken there and 36% of the population was born outside the United States. New York city is composed of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. All of these boroughs, with the exception of Staten Island, have a population over one million. Brooklyn and Queens top the charts with over two million residents each.
NYC is one of the three ‘command centers’ of the world economy along with London and Tokyo. 44 Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in the Big Apple. The job market is looking pretty positive in New York City. A news release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that the average weekly wage in Manhattan climbed 16.7% to $2,821 in the first quarter of 2007. In addition, the Bronx’s wage increase was 5.1%, which matched the national increase. The release states, “From March a year ago, all but one of the five counties comprising New York City had employment growth above the national rate of 1.4 percent. Richmond County had the largest employment increase, 3.2 percent, followed by Manhattan (2.3 percent), Queens (2.1 percent), and Kings County (1.9 percent). Employment in the Bronx declined over the 12-month period, -0.6 percent.” This is great news for those seeking jobs in New York City.

New York City is home to industry diversity. According to the NYCEDC (New York City Economic Development Corporation), the industries showing the most job growth from May 2007 to May 2008 are:

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles: + 12.3%
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores + 7.8%
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services : + 6.7%

Industries showing job losses are:

Apparel Manufacturing -14.0%
U.S. Postal Service: -6.3%
Scientific Research and Development Services -5.8%

An article from the daily news included this quote from SnagAJob.com’s CEO Shawn Boyer: "In New York, the pros are that there are so many businesses. The downside is there is tougher competition than last year. You need to do things differently." Snag a New York City job with NYCityWorks.com.

All About the Dutchess County NY Job Market

2008-07-11T11:13:00.000-05:00

292,746 residents call Dutchess County, NY home. Dutchess County is part of the New York Metro area, and has two cities: Poughkeepsie and Beacon. Hilly Dutchess County is a growing area, partly because people are moving from Westchester because of the steep price of living there. The population has swelled to 292,746 people, up from 280,150 in 2000. The median income for a household in the county was $53,086, and the median income for a family was $63,254. The county is home to six colleges, including Bard College and Vassar College.

According to a news release by William R. Steinhaus, County Executive, the Dutchess County job market and economy is strong. The news release states, “ Key economic data including job growth, wage growth and unemployment figures recently released from the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and the New York State Department of Labor all indicate the economic outlook for Dutchess County remains strong.” Wage growth for Dutchess County has increased 4.1%, which is the fastest growth among NY’s 12 largest counties. The unemployment rate of 3.6% is below the national average of 4.5%.

The median home price in Dutchess County was $349,900 in 2006 according to the MLS. The NYS Department of Labor provides the following information:
The largest employment sectors in Dutchess County are:

Whole and Retail Trade: 22,131
Government: 21,761
Health: 14,921

Smallest:
Agricultural: 476
Information: 2,218
Transportation and Public Utilities: 2,488

It’s clear that the jobs in Dutchess County are on the upswing, and now would be a great time to tap into the local market. Be sure to consult Dutchess County Jobs to find your next career.

All about the Putnam County NY Job Market

2008-07-10T15:13:00.001-05:00

Sandwiched between the Hudson River and the New York/Connecticut boarder, Putnam County NY is home to slightly more than 100,000 residents. Putnam County is known for its large number of reservoirs, including Bog Brook, Croton Falls, and Boyds Corner. These reservoirs provide some of New York City’s drinking water. Putnam County is also home to some interesting landmarks: the largest Buddha statue in the Western Hemisphere, 436 acre Donald J. Trump State Park, and the only library in the U.S. that specializes in Buddhist history.

Total employment growth in Putnam County is down 0.3% YTD. This is in slight contrast to the NY state employment growth, which is positive at 0.3%. As of May 2008, the unemployment rate in Putnam County is 4.3%, which is a bout on par with the national average. Putnam ranks #11 in the nation for median household income, which, at the time of the 2000 census, was $80,242. According to STATS Indiana, the average wage per job in Putnam County is $42,977, ranking it 160th in the country. This is good news for those seeking high-paying jobs in Putnam County.

Putnam County is also a growing area, as its population has increased by 18.5% since 1990. Health care & social assistance is the biggest industry in the county, followed by retail trade. The smallest industries are educational services and information. Putnam County may be one of the most affluent counties in the country, but that isn’t stopping the local paper, The Daily News, from publishing money saving tips. Hey, if you land a Putnam County Job, maybe you can take advantage of 2 of the tips: carpooling and riding your bike to work!

All About the Rockland County NY Job Market

2008-07-10T10:48:00.001-05:00

Park-like Rockland County was named after "Rocky Land", a description given by early settlers in the area. Rockland County, the smallest county in New York, is just 12 miles North of New York City, and is the 9th highest income county in the nation. Rockland County is divided into 5 towns: Ramapo, Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, and Stony Point. Interestingly, the cosmetics company Avon was founded in Rockland over 100 years ago. It was called the California Perfume Company, and was founded in Suffern in 1897.

Rockland County’s population is climbing, up 3.4% from the year 2000. This increase amounts to a total of 9,730 people. Although the population may be increasing, the median home price is falling. According to data compiled by the Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service, the median home price in Rockland County has fallen 10% to 10.2 percent to $453,500. Rockland County unemployment rate is below the national average: Rockland is at 3.4%, while the national average is 4.6%.
According to Sperling’s ‘Best Places to Live’, Rockland County Jobs have decreased by 0.46%.

Rockland County Business data states that 3% of the work force within Rockland County is filled by Rockland County residents, while the remaining 27% of the work force comes mostly from Orange County, Northern New Jersey and New York City.

The top jobs for Rockland’s residential workforce is office/store type jobs (includes professional, technical, managerial, sales and clerical jobs) with 70% of the total workforce performing these duties. Factory jobs, with account for 15% of the work force, have been steadily decreasing. Service type jobs are on the increase in Rockland County, increasing 3% in ten years. When searching for your jobs in Rockland County NY, don’t forget about the many opportunities available here.