Recruiting: Follow the Green Jobseekers

So-called "green-collar" jobs are hot, and employees with sustainability leanings are applying.

By Mary Boltz Chapman, Editor-in-Chief -- Chain Leader, 4/1/2009

Look at it from the prospective employee’s point of view. So-called “green-collar” jobs are hot, and employees with sustainability leanings are applying. Fast Company outlined methods to break into the green biz. Reverse-engineer these tips to recruit your own green-minded team.

* Remember that no one is an expert, and it’s OK to start at the bottom and hope to rise quickly.

* Get ready to learn, learn a lot, and continue learning.

* Opt for nimble over name-recognition, meaning there are better odds of having an impact more quickly in a smaller organization.

* Take the green temperature at the top. If the executive team isn’t committed to green, it isn’t going to happen.

MORE: Do environmental efforts aid recruiting in chain restaurants?

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