Environmental Career Center – Helping people work for a better environment since 1980

Looking for career advice from top environmental experts?  Register for a complimentary career advice three-part webinar series. The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and American Public University (APU) are bringing together top academic leaders and experts to collaborate on a 3-part webinar series, helping educate environmental professionals on this highly informative topic of career preparation.  With the current economic conditions and job market, environmental professionals need to stand out in order to compete for jobs or to advance their careers.

Register today at www.studyatapu.com/NAEP-Webinars to learn critical skills that may help you shape the future of your career in this field!

NAEP and APU have selected some of the top environmental experts today to provide relevant and cutting-edge career advice that you can use to help you advance in your field. The caliber of the experts speaking at this webinar series really highlights both NAEP and APU as thought leader organizations in the environmental field as well as their legitimate interest and commitment toward helping drive professional advancements through career-relevant education.

Taking advantage of this career-advice webinar series is complimentary and is offered for registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees will need to register separately for each webinar. For more information, please refer to the webinar descriptions below.

[Part 1] Preparing to Stand Out - Wednesday, March 28, 2012 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Long-time career professionals will share tips for navigating employment and application procedures for jobs in the federal and local government, as well as private and consulting firms. With the challenging economic environment today, employers have the opportunity to be extremely meticulous when it comes to selecting the perfect candidate from a pool of applicants that can often reach the 100’s. Topics covered will include: simple application enhancements to help you stand out, resume submission best practices, self-assessment questions for finding the perfect job, relationship building tips, mastering the job interview, and demonstrating your qualifications beyond the resume and cover letter. Attendees will also get a “sneak peak” of the results of 2012 NAEP/ECC National Environmental Employer Survey revealing details on how best to enter or advance in an environmental career.

 [Part 2] The Perfect Resume - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
This resume-focused session brings experts to the table providing a deep dive on building a powerful resume. Attendees will hear perspectives from experienced HR and hiring managers as well as top career development experts in the industry who play active roles at the National Association of Environmental Professionals. Speakers will address the following: understanding the different needs between the federal and private sectors, documenting your key accomplishments, highlighting your daily responsibilities, appropriate use of language and grammar, using resume builder software and keywords, cover letter etiquette and formatting, and online resources for additional reference. An overview of the career services department at American Public University will also be provided.

 [Part 3] Leveraging LinkedIn to Land Your Next Job - Wednesday, October 17, 2012 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Our tech-savvy panel will cover the ins-and-outs of how job hunters and employers utilize social media and how you can leverage LinkedIn to network your way to your next job. Topics to be covered include: strategies for job hunting, importance of networking, social media best practices, job boards and social media sites, how social media can help or hurt your search, participation in associations, chapters and communities, and managing your personal brand.

We invite you to join us to learn critical skills that will help you shape the future of your career in this field. Register today at www.studyatapu.com/NAEP-webinars