by Danielle L. Hunter

Created on: June 28, 2010

Environmental careers are on the rise as green business practices become mainstream. According to the International Labor Organization, over the next twenty years, it is estimated that 8.5 million people will be working in a renewable energy field. Many of these people will find green jobs on search engines like the ones below.

1. Green Jobs Ready @GreenJobsReady

When searching for a new career, many people often turn to Monster.com for job listings. Green Jobs Ready is similar to Monster, but showcases jobs that are eco-friendly and green. There are over 4,000 jobs that can be searched by state, company or category. Applicants can register at GreenJobsReady.com for free and post a resume or save the advertisement for later viewing.

2. Sustainable Business @GreenDreamJobs

Since 1996, Sustainable Business has offered green business news and information to readers. The website features Green Dream Jobs, an easy to navigate search engine with jobs from a large variety of companies. Job seekers can subscribe to the newsletter and email job descriptions to family and friends when they visit SustainableBusiness.com.

3. Green Job Spider @GreenJobSpider

One of the newest job search engines for sustainable jobs is Green Job Spider. With over 8,000 indexed jobs and all the right search categories, the website is a no fuss way to find a green job. Solar, wind, biofuel, recycling and green building are just a handful of job categories listed on the site. Watch videos, check out the Go Green Get Hired blog and sign-up for job alert emails at GreenJobSpider.com.

4. Sustainable Energy Jobs @GreenJobs

Sustainable Energy Jobs helps job seekers get the information they need by making it simple to view videos about green jobs. The website has a large assortment of Youtube videos and jobs can be searched from categories like environmental, LEED and clean energy. Visit SustainableEnergyJobs.com to read the Sustainable Energy Jobs blog or get the latest green industry information.

5. Green Jobs

Based in California, Green Jobs has been helping people find careers since 2004. Once the free registration is complete, members can apply for a job from one of the 600 international companies listed in the Green Directory. GreenJobs.com offers resources for learning more about sustainable jobs and green energy.

Green jobs are everywhere. Companies are looking for properly trained individuals to apply for employment and are finding them by posting new positions on the job search engines listed above. With determination and quick response, job seekers will find green jobs and begin new careers that will positively impact the environment.

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