Profiles green certificate programs that offer short-term retraining opportunities, sharing guidelines for researching environmentally friendly careers and employers while outlining strategies for how to avoid starting a new career or taking severe pay cuts.

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The world is turning green : careers with a future -- Careers and career changing -- Learning more about yourself -- Researching a new environmental career -- Developing a plan -- Finding the right opportunity -- Social networking -- Writing your resume and cover letter -- Overcoming interview challenges -- Preparing for your green career : short-term training opportunities -- Resources for green career changers.