Ecological Recruitment

• Jun. 4 by Chloe Botting (0)

Ever though about getting a ‘green’ job? There are lots of jobs that people might not consider a career path that can be found in the business of recycling. In fact, with Britain’s current economic climate getting paid to save your environment seems like a good and life enriching option.

 

“Green jobs represent mankind’s best chance to escape the need to burn fossil fuels to power ourselves with electricity.” (Donald Pennington AC Associated Content)

 

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1748776/green_jobs_will_they_solve_work_search.html?cat=3

 

So how do you go about finding a green job? One way to become more familiar with green jobs in your area is to get involved with the green way of life! Attend local environmental social events so you meet more green people! There are loads of environmental events in Birmingham such as ‘Birmingham Friends of the Earth’ who meet monthly at The Rainbow Warehouse Digbeth. The website has details on how you can get involved and become part of this association.

 

http://www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/the-news/Get-Involved/index.php

 

The green job market has been described as “swelling amid the recession.” (Michael Szabo Reuters UK).There are said to be jobs in renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainability and social responsibility sectors.

 

“The green job market has proven resilient despite the recession and we have seen a steady increase in jobs being created.” (Andy Cartland, Managing Director at Acre)

 

http://www.acre-resources.co.uk/