Although The Responsible Business Summit USA is intended for managers and executives from major corporations, you can still gain a number of insights about the field by reviewing the conference site and downloading several free resources they provide.

I’ve always searched for a way to show people how having a clear picture of their green career direction helps them find their green job. Recently while facilitating a workshop for green job seekers, I had the opportunity to talk with two participants, one after the other. The difference between the two scenarios definitely made an impression on me.

On May 31 to June 1, in New York, NY, a course is being held for those interested in being certified sustainability practitioners. Each participant will get a free, brief Sustainability Assessment, based on Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines and utilizing user-friendly web tools developed by CSE.

In the five years I’ve been helping people discover their green career direction, I’ve observed that most people look outside themselves to find answers. Generally they take one (or more) of the five actions listed.

To have the impact you want to have, you must identify the sweet spot where your skills and interests overlap with the green, sustainable economy and with your local economy. Without a clear career focus, you’ll be spinning in every part of your transition.

Backed by one of the more environmentally-friendly presidents in recent memory, the United States has seen huge funding for alternative energy sources, a drive for better fuel economy, and a massive movement by colleges and other groups to live cleaner, greener, and more efficiently.

Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the green movement in your area. Use the strategies in this article to jumpstart your green career exploration.

According to a recent Green Job Bank press release, there has been a big increase in the number of US-based green job postings in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012.