The 1 networking rule 99% of people are afraid to follow

The 1 networking rule 99% of people are afraid to followThe 1 networking rule 99% of people are afraid to followHow many times have you found yourself at a networking event, only to feel like youre at a networking event?Ill let you in on a little secret These arent the events where real networking is taking place.I dont go to networking events. I dont attend things that require me to put on a Hello, My Name Is name24 stunden. I rarely attend big conferences with keynote speakers that spend 45 minutes talking about how you just have to hustle and marketing is all about great content, with absurd ticket prices that promise you will rub shoulders with all the right people.Ive tried these avenues, and they are always one-way streets toward the saatkorn disappointing destination.Real networking happens here insteadIt happens in backyards and exclusive dinners. Private meet-ups and friends getting together for drinks.Real networking happens when a friend introduces you to a friend. And the n that friend introduces you to a new group of people. And then in that new group of people, you make a new friend.And on and on and on99% of people dont approach networking this way. Heres whyPeople lack patience.They wear their desperation on their sleeves, and approach networking in a way that immediately reveals their true intentions. They dont want to get to know you, or learn about what it is you do and how they can truly help.What they want is to pitch their business. What they want is you to give them something.This is such a short-sighted approach to building your network.The reason big networking events fail is because everyone who attends tends to operate from the same script. Meaningful conversations arent taking place - just two people with business cards in their hands, giving their pitches back and forth. And then what happens? Both parties nod, smile, say, Well, it was great connecting with you. Ill shoot you an email and lets go from there.And then nothing happens. Because people like to do business with people they like, people they trust, and people they know through other friends and shared connections.This is the 1 rule you should follow instead, if you want to build a powerful network for yourselfMake friends, not connections.At the end of the day, I would rather work with someone I genuinely connect with over working with someone who treats me like a vendor.And so would everybody else.When youre building your network, look for the situations that are going to allow you to make friends - even if theyre business friends. Small settings do well. Friends of friends and e-mail introductions go a long way. Whatever you do, just keep the focus on making meaningful connections, instead of throwing your business cards all over the floor and hoping someone with a name tag picks one up.It might seem like a slower process, but what youll end up with is a strong circle of people you trust - instead of a rollkartei with a bunch of people who dont re turn your calls.Cole isa writer, speaker and founder of Digital Press.This article originally appeared on Inc. MagazineThe 1 networking rule 99% of people are afraid to followHow many times have you found yourself at a networking event, only to feel like youre at a networking event?Ill let you in on a little secret These arent the events where real networking is taking place.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreI dont go to networking events. I dont attend things that require me to put on a Hello, My Name Is nametag. I rarely attend big conferences with keynote speakers that spend 45 minutes talking about how you just have to hustle and marketing is all about great content, with absurd ticket prices that promise you will rub shoulders with all the right people.Ive tried these avenues, and they are always one-way streets toward the same disappointing destination.Real networking happe ns here insteadIt happens in backyards and exclusive dinners. Private meet-ups and friends getting together for drinks.Real networking happens when a friend introduces you to a friend. And then that friend introduces you to a new group of people. And then in that new group of people, you make a new friend.And on and on and on99% of people dont approach networking this way. Heres whyPeople lack patience.They wear their desperation on their sleeves, and approach networking in a way that immediately reveals their true intentions. They dont want to get to know you, or learn about what it is you do and how they can truly help.What they want is to pitch their business. What they want is you to give them something.This is such a short-sighted approach to building your network.The reason big networking events fail is because everyone who attends tends to operate from the same script. Meaningful conversations arent taking place - just two people with business cards in their hands, giving th eir pitches back and forth. And then what happens? Both parties nod, smile, say, Well, it was great connecting with you. Ill shoot you an email and lets go from there.And then nothing happens.Because people like to do business with people they like, people they trust, and people they know through other friends and shared connections.This is the 1 rule you should follow instead, if you want to build a powerful network for yourselfMake friends, not connections.At the end of the day, I would rather work with someone I genuinely connect with over working with someone who treats me like a vendor.And so would everybody else.When youre building your network, look for the situations that are going to allow you to make friends - even if theyre business friends. Small settings do well. Friends of friends and e-mail introductions go a long way. Whatever you do, just keep the focus on making meaningful connections, instead of throwing your business cards all over the floor and hoping someone w ith a name tag picks one up.It might seem like a slower process, but what youll end up with is a strong circle of people you trust - instead of a rolodex with a bunch of people who dont return your calls.Nicolas Cole isa writer, speaker and founder of Digital Press.This article originally appeared on Inc. Magazine.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

4D0X1 - Diet Therapy - AFSC Description

4D0X1 - Diet Therapy - AFSC Description4D0X1 - Diet Therapy - AFSC DescriptionPerforms duties in Nutritional Medicine Service to include procuring, storing, preparing, cooking, baking and serving regular and therapeutic diets and nourishment. Performs clinical dietetics tasks and procures equipment. Maintains established sanitation, safety, and security standards. Accomplishes supply and subsistence management control and other duties as assigned. When no dietitian is assigned, consults command dietitian. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup 325. Duties and Responsibilities Practices timely, quality fundamentals of food preparation for regular and therapeutic diets, tube feedings, therapeutic-in-flight, and box lunches. Prepares and cooks food items included in regular and therapeutic diets to conform with menus, recipes and food production worksheets. Portions and selects nourishment for regular and therapeutic diets. Arranges and garnishes foods using available products and equipm ent. Assembles and disassembles patient trays on food carts in the patient tray assembly area. Delivers and returns food carts from nursing units. Cleans and sanitizes food carts, work area, dining area, and equipment. Disassembles and cleans patient tray assembly areas and the dining nachhall serving lines. Standardizes recipes and tests new products. Establishes production controls and standards for quantity and quality of foods. Plans menus according to established patterns. Analyzes reports on baking and cooking activities. Provides field feeding, accountability, sanitation, and layout during disasters or contingencies. Performs clinical dietetic tasks. Receives and processes diet orders, menus and other directives related to patient care. Assists in writing individual therapeutic diet menus according to established patterns and guidelines. Conducts dietary rounds to interview patients on regular and therapeutic diets to determine satisfaction and food preferences. Completes ba sic level nutritional assessments. Weighs patients on initial and follow-up visits, recording the information in the patients medical record. Obtains, evaluates and uses dietary history to plan nutritional care. Calculates simple, praxis therapeutic diets. Supports community nutrition requirements. Accomplishes supply and subsistence management control, and other administrative duties. Collects and turns in subsistence and surcharge monies. Completes menu tallies, patient tray service records, and workload data. Assists in determining requirements, preparing requisitions and local purchase orders. Receives, verifies, stores and issues foods and supplies from the commissary and medical logistics. Draws supplies and subsistence. Establishes stock controls, periodic inventories and thawing procedures. Assists in implementing cost control procedures. Inspects and evaluates facility and equipment for proper maintenance, operation, and use. Monitors quality, quantity, sanitation, safety and security standards. Practices Quality Management ensuring continuous quality improvements using metrics. Makes recommendations for corrective actions in effectiveness of the Nutritional Medicine Service operation. Directs, inspects and evaluates the completed work of personnel. Establishes work schedules, work assignments, job descriptions and resolves technical difficulties. Formulates and follows standard operating instructions. Advises dietitian on equipment status, maintenance and adequacy personnel training and operational efficiency and economy. Provides input to the MTF budget. Coordinates nutritional medicine service activities with interrelated or using organizations. Specialty Qualifications Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of food preparation methods standardized recipes the metric system of weights and measures food chemistry medical and dietetic abbreviations and terminology relating to food preparation and clinical dietetics operating special preparation fee ding and service equipment sanitation and aseptic techniques and standards use of Materiel Safety Data Sheets medical ethics professional and patient relationships psychology of serving patients the digestive tract anatomy and physiology feeding in wartime or disaster contingencies patient feeding in aeromedical evacuation measures necessary to protect foodstuffs from contamination from radiological chemical and biological agents food purchasing, storage, preparing, service, merchandising, and managing Nutritional Medicine Service activities, menu planning, diet therapy, patient tray service, and dining hall operations, baking, and cooking. Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school is desirable with courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and food preparation. TrainingForawardof AFSC 4D031, completion of a basic food service course is desirable.Forawardof AFSC 4D031, completion of a diet therapy course is mandatory.Experience The following experience is mandatory for award of Air Force Specialty Codes indicated4D051. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4D031. Also, experience inmenu, diet planning, preparing, cooking, and serving regular and therapeutic diets.4D071. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4D051. Also, experience supervising nutritional medicine service activities, such as scheduling and food service accounting.4D091. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4D071. Also, experience managing functions such as baking,cooking, and servicing of foods. Strength Req G Physical Profile 333232 Citizenship N0 Required Appitude Score G-43(Changed to G-44, effective 1 October 2004). Technical Training Course L3AQR4D031 002 Length (Days) 31 Location L Course J3ABR4D031 002 Length (Days) 25 Location S

A Simple Trick for Working SmarterNot Harder

A Simple Trick for Working SmarterNot HarderA Simple Trick for Working Smarter- Not HarderWork smarter, not harder.People say it all the time and in a variety of situations, but have you ever wondered how you could actually take the old adage and make it practical?It seems like scientists had the same question- and came across an easy solution. Researchers at the University of North Carolina, HEC Paris, and Harvard Business School recently found that when participants in a study attempted a brain teaser and then wrote about their strategy and how they could better improve it in the future, they did 18% better on the test the second time around than the control group participants, who did no reflection at all.Additionally, these researchers found that reflecting on the lessons youve learned from a situation is just as effective as teaching someone else what youve learned. (Yes, it really is that simple)So, how can you apply these findings to your career? Try this After you finish a pr oject or at the end of every day, dedicate 10 minutes to writing down what you did well- and what could use improvement the next time. departure a journal or Word document, and just write how you feel. (Here are a few other benefits writing can have on your career.)For example, pretend you just gave your first big presentation in front of an audience. After you get over the initial adrenaline rush following your exit from the stage, take a couple minutes to write down how you think the presentation went, what you did well, and what you could improve upon for the future. Before your next public speaking gig, go over your notes, take your own advice into consideration, and presto- youve worked smarter and not harder.Photo of clean desk courtesy of Shutterstock.

Winning Interview Questions to Ask a Job Interviewee

Winning Interview Questions to Ask a Job IntervieweeWinning Interview Questions to Ask a Job IntervieweeIts time to fill that vacancy on yur team and the pressure is on to find a professional who personifies the key qualities you need. But how can you determine that from just an interview?What matters are the questions you ask. Here are 15 questions to ask interviewees that will give you insight into a candidates skill level and demeanor, so you can feel confident in your decision.1. What do you know about our company, and why do you want to work here?Youd think with the easy access to information online today, most candidates would do their homework, but thats elend always the case. Some applicants may not even know what type of business the company engages in. Ask this interview question and youll find out quickly who is sincerely interested in working for you - and who isnt.2. What skills and strengths can you bring to this ort? Did the interviewee blindly apply to your opening o r did they consider how they match your needs? This question can help you find out. Applicants should be able to think critically about how their abilities will benefit your team.3. Can you tell me about your current job?This is a great interview question to evaluate communication skills, while gaining insights into an individuals background that goes beyond the resume.Having trouble finding qualified job candidates? We can helpSTART HIRING4. What could your current company do to be mora successful? This inquiry can give you a sense of whether interviewees landsee the big picture at their organizations. It may also reveal why they really want to leave their current jobs.5. Can you tell me about a time when you had a disagreement with a boss or colleague and how you handled the situation? This is one of the more valuable questions to ask interviewees because youll get a sense of their conflict resolution abilities, personality and potential for future problems. What tone does the per son use when talking about the other people involved? Were they able to handle the situation described appropriately? Did they find common ground? Emotional intelligence is keenly needed in almost every job.6. Do you work best alone or on a team? What kind of work will the candidate be performing if theyre selected for the position? This question helps determine if theyre suited to the types of assignments theyll receive. Someone who enjoys solitary work and long stretches of uninterrupted time at their desk may not thrive in a position that requires collaboration or multi-tasking.7. Why are you leaving your current job? Does your job opportunityprovide an alternative to the factors (lack of professional development, management problems, etc.) that made them unhappy in their current role? If so, showcase those benefits. But keep an eye out for candidates with unrealistic expectations, and bear in mind that an employee who leaves an organization for petty reasons may not be a good lo ng-term fit for you.8. Whats your ideal work environment? Asking interviewees this question can help determine whether or not theyll flourish at your company. If your office has an open floor plan, for example, a candidate who prefers a private workspace may not be the best fit the reverse is also true.9. How would your coworkers describe you? This is another question that can help predict how an interviewee will work with the other members of your team. Understand the personalities of your current staff members and be on the lookout for a candidate who will complement those. For example, Type A employees may thrive with an assertive new team member, while this may prove challenging for quiet, introverted employees.10. How would your boss describe you? This may give you a sense of the candidates relationship with previous managers. Reliable? Prompt? Efficient? Keep in mind, though, who youre asking. The answer will be simply their opinion of what the boss might have said. Thats why its still critical to check references. Request a list of contacts and give former employers a call to hear how their impressions align with the candidates.11. Where do you see yourself in five years? A candidate who has professional drive and career aspirations is valuable. Look for someone who is engaged in their career and has clear goals, and consider mentioning how your organization can help them achieve those objectives. Finding a prospect who is interested in career advancement and sees opportunity with your company increases the chances that theyll be happy in the long run.12. Can you describe how you handle tight deadlines? Does your team frequently face challenging time constraints? Do you need someone who can work quickly and accurately while under pressure? Ask this question and youll at least get their opinion as to how they handle stress and whether they can keep up with the pace of work at your organization. You could also follow up by asking if theyve ever missed a d eadline and, if so, how they handled the situation.13. In your most recent role, was there a time when you had to overcome a significant challenge? Use this question to get a sense of an interviewees critical thinking and analytical skills. You should also pay attention to how the candidate describes their behavior when faced with a challenge. Did they struggle or did they come up with an action plan and see it through?14. Whats the most interesting project youve worked on in a past position? Ask this question to determine if the applicant would enjoy the work available at your company. Do the types of tasks they find fulfilling align with the job description for your position? Making sure employees find their work professionally satisfying is one of the most important factors in retention.15. Do you have any questions for me? If interviewees have been paying attention during the discussion, they shouldnt find this to be a tough interview question. So theres no excuse for a blank st are in response.Before youve found your ideal candidate, make sure you know what salary to offer. Our Salary Guide lets you adjust salaries for your specific city.

Why Resume Examples Are Better Than Resume Templates

Why Resume Examples Are Better Than Resume TemplatesWhy Resume Examples Are Better Than Resume TemplatesWhen its time to create a resume, the first search most people make is for a vorlage. Thats elend surprising, resume templates are a quick fix, they tell you exactly what to do. If your goal is to save time, theyre perfect. But if your goal is to get hired, taking the time to look at resume examples and create something worthy of the job you want is the better bet.Resume examples vs. resume templates Resume examples and templates differ in their objective. While templates are used as a fill-in-the-gaps one-stop fix, resume examples are about giving people the freedom to build their own version of a successful resume. They differ in their approach. Templates are akin to when your older sibling does your homework for you while resume examples are when your tutor shows you how to do it. Building a resume with influence from successful resume examples will bring better results than inp utting your information into a resume template. The disadvantages of resume templates1. They produce carbon copiesResume templates lead the user towards producing an exact copy. When given a template, there is little-to-no room for you to make any additions or bring in individuality. Templates force you to input your details into a previously formed mold that might not be the best fit for you. Recruiters who constantly see the same resume come across their desk will begin to lose interest. Typically, a resume is looked at for less than six seconds. The worst thing you can do when trying to get noticed is fit in with the crowd. Anything you can do to catch the recruiters eye as theyre quickly skimming through hundreds of resumes will be an advantage. Templates prevent you from capitalizing on this advantage as you become one of many people that have used best marketing resume or something similar. 2. Theyre unnecessarily restrictive Resume templates tell you what should go on a resum e and dont give any debate to additional sections or the omission of others. In reality, there are very few instances where a resume needs a specific section. On top of that, who says that a section has to have a certain title? You might not have technical skills, you might have industry expertise and so on. Templates prevent you from going outside of the box and force you to paint-by-numbers in your resume building. Where recruiters favour creative thinking (practically everywhere), this is not the image you want to project. 3. They leave personality behind Templates are built to be one-size-fits all. By their very nature, theyre not personality or individuality-driven. Personality has been the driving factor in many people getting their jobs, however. Personality led to Sam getting hired at Spotify, Dean getting hired at , Louis getting hired at Hotjar, and more. Your personality can help you set yourself apart from competition more than experience, especially in oversaturated fie lds. Choosing to use a resume template as a quick-fix will cause you to lose that competitive edge. 4. Loss of flexibility The center of your resume should be you. When using a resume template, all decisions are left to the template maker. This means the font used, the number of sections, the type of sections, the type of content in those sections, and more are taken out of your control. Moreover, reworking a resume template with a strict format can be quite time-consuming. There are few avenues for you to personalize your resume when conforming to a template. Recruiters look for you to do three main things when assessing a resumeBe specific Be selfish Avoid clichs To satisfy those criteria, you do not need a resume template. In fact, using a resume template almost entirely guarantees you will do the opposite. Resume templates are generic to fit wide audiences, arent personalized (not selfish) and rely heavily on buzzwords and cliches. Every resume should be tailored specifically to the position youre applying for. Templates ignore this advice and hope that if you throw enough at the wall, something will stick. This isnt the case. 5. False sense of security If youre looking for a resume template, chances are youre not very confident in your ability to write your own. Resume templates can alleviate some anxieties as they claim to be the key to getting hired. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. The issue with resume templates is they suggest there is one way to create a successful resume. The reality is quite the opposite. Using a resume template can put you on autopilot and prevent you from thinking critically on what youre including. Moreover, resume templates can include sections that you dont have a lot of experience with. If youre under the impression that this is the way resumes should be written, you can fall into the trap of padding your resume out with irrelevant and non-impactful information in these sections. This type of uniform thinking will lea ve a poor impression on the recruiter and will cost you opportunities in getting hired. The advantages of resume examples1. They provide inspiration Theres nothing worse than staring at a leer piece of paper with no idea where to go with it. Resume examples are great for showing you how someone has tackled this issue before and for giving you an idea of where you might take it to tell your story. In contrast to templates, resume examples give you the foundation you can build off of, not on top of. This allows you to craft a resume that shows who you are and what you have accomplished in a researched way that is true to you. Daniel built a customer support resume using s examples which got him hired at Intercom.2. LanguageResumes can differ from sector-to-sector. Public sector resumes, for example, differ substantially from private-sector resumes. Without seeing these specifics in action, we can struggle with the language expected by a recruiter and fall short of the mark. As opposed to templates, resume examples show the type of language used for industry-specific resumes in real-life scenarios. You get to see how real people have navigated their resume with this specific language how this has been successful in getting their job. Pavels data scientist resume gives an insight into how one may approach a data science resume and the type of language and needed to succeed in the field.3. They leave room for improvementUsed correctly, a resume example can show you trends in your field which can apply towards improving your resume. Alternatively, you can spot things that resumes in your area dont do and use that to stand out. They essentially provide a base from which you can apply your own style. Templates, on the other hand, are static and are very rarely updated as time goes on. Theres no way to get a real idea of trends in the area from them for this reason. Avery noticed that volunteering resume examples rarely quantify their achievements or relate them to the position theyre hoping to secure. They improved upon this in their own volunteer resume.4. They put you inside the mind of the recruiterReviewing others resumes gives you a look into the life of a recruiter. Scouring through example resumes shows you how you can come across to a third-party and what elements of a resume make it stand out to an individual person. If youre attracted to a resume example, chances are it will attract other people including the recruiter. Resume templates typically leave details out, have blank spaces or are half-formed. They dont show you what its like to be a recruiter being dealt fully-crafted resumes. On top of that, theres greater risk of erroneous details when crafting a resume using a template. If a template includes a certain section and this template claims that this is the way your resume should look youre forced to fill it out. However, this might not be the best decision for your individual situation. Where your template might suggest you need prior experience, you may have volunteering projects and so on. Sams career change resume is eye-catching and detailed. From reviewing her resume, we get to see what it would be like if we were recruiters reviewing our own and we get an insight into what things grab our attention most.Long live the resume example Overall, its clear that there is far more to be lost than gained when using a resume template. If youre seeking a guide on how to put your resume together, or even an idea of how someone has approached putting a specific resume together, resume examples are the way to go. Luckily, have a collection over several successful resume examples that span Tech, Customer Service, Medicine, Sales, Volunteering, and more.

Top Winway Resume Tips!

Top Winway Resume Tips The Advantages of Winway Resume There are a number of important elements to a resume. If you opt to click the links on our website, we might get compensation. If you observe closely the truly amazing number of resume examples, you will observe that nearly all of those dont give only a summary of the candidates background, but in addition add valuable info. The information that you include on your resume ought to be about the job that you are applying for. Winway Resume Fundamentals Explained However, its difficult to argue with results, and in each situation, the recruiters liked the resumes generated by the software better than the initial ones. At the moment, it had a variety of benefits over Microsoft Excel and others. The program also includes a spell-checker that is an important addition when youre using software to create a professional looking resume. Use this form just for work-related time besides the time spent working with clients. Updati ng your resume manually whenever you wish to submit an application for a new position is hard. It might take some opportunity to complete so please be patient. If nobody is waiting, time could be extended to a maximum of 3 hours each day. Helpful recommendations to help job seekers succeed at the job fair is going to be deckblatted. And should you possess job experience thats highly related to the job in question, be certain to describe it in the fruchtwein frequent ways it would probably be searched on. Please note your topic wasnt intentionally overlooked. Use the opportunity to visit the library and brush up on the news in your selected field. The Most Popular Winway Resume Examine the list of programs our users recommend for this sort of files below. Theres an application that will assist the user find the proper phrases unique to the job. Restart Explorer to conserve the changes. You add work title and pop in some keyword phrases and the following screen gives a substa ntial list from which you may narrow your scope. Then click the Scan button. Do not alter any settings unless otherwise told to achieve that. New Step by Step Roadmap for Winway Resume The genuine developer of the program is WinWay Corporation. A resume builder is going to have you simply supply your information into a webpage. Resume software permits you to save numerous copies and customize them easily. The software isnt difficult to use and a staff member will allow you to navigate it like a pro. The Chronicles of Winway Resume You have to be conversant with your device and understand how to set this up for wireless access. The program is web-based as opposed to downloadable, and the range of features, and the websites connectivity and convenience, are difficult to beat. You should have the ability to utilize your phone to access the platform. Learn to leverage the net and societal media to help you in your job search ur resources can enable you to find out more abo ut yourself and your career and employment targets. Tutoring Services are offered in most academic places. Information about what Job Help Day programs are being supplied at other central Ohio libraries can be discovered at their various Web websites, Felkner stated. Any fee-based services are the obligation of the patron. There are many methods to create a one of a kind and professional resume online so you will be ready for your next employment application and interview. Pay attention when you subscribe, however, because most services offer you a number of different plans and a few plans limit the characteristics or number of resumes you are able to create. It is possible to also take a look at the user guide and FAQs section to see whether theres a quick remedy to the issue available. It is possible to also carry out a web-based job search or earn a price of living comparison through its online offerings. Our resume builder is the quickest approach to create a resume th at will allow you to get your fantasy job. There are a lot of ways resume examples can develop into a helpful job interview tool. If you want to make a great impression on an employer looking at bad resume examples might be wonderful tool for you. This resume creator also lets user to think of a cover letter fit for a particular job. The Most Popular Winway Resume As soon as your profile is completed, you are going to have access to the Resume Builder. As a result, if you would like to completely uninstall WinWay Resume Deluxe, youll need a professional third party uninstaller to assist you eliminate all of associated registries and other stubborn files. The RSM file type is mainly connected with Resume. Associate the RSM file extension with the right application.

Boost to green energy in Australia

Boost to green energy in Australia Boost to green energy in AustraliaPosted October 13, 2011, by Louisa Veidelis The Australian government has made a commitment to boosting renewable energy by funding two initiatives to develop renewable energy generation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was announced last week that the Rudd government would allocate $245m worth of funding to the Renewable Energy Demonstration Program, designed to accelerate the commercialisation of new renewable energy technologies for power generation in Australia. This investment is expected to lead to increased renewable energy generation from geothermal sources, wave technology, and a mini-grid project involving wind, solar, bio-diesel and storage technologies. Four companies Companies Petratherm, Geodynamics, Victorian Wave Partners and the Hydro-Electric Corporation will receive the funding boost. The government has also given $16.4m to 37 projects designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 38 0 00 tonnes per year. This makes up the third round of the $90m Green Building Fund initiative, which reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by retrofitting commercial office buildings, according to Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we currently face and the $90m Green Building Fund is just one of the ways the Rudd government is responding to this challenge, says Carr. Australia is one of the highest greenhouse gas emitters in the industrialised world, per capita but that is something that will hopefully change. Hugh Sangster, a renewable energy engineer, believes that developing renewable energy sources will be key and says that In Australia we are looking for 20 per cent of our electricity to be produced from renewable power by 2020. Carbon Planet is a company which provides greenhouse gas, energy and life cycle analysis audits, and advises companies on how to reduce their emissio ns to offset their carbon footprint. According to Chairman Jim Johnson, the most overlooked area in terms of carbon footprint is the management of energy in Australian offices. Very few of the buildings in Australia are green. You flick one light switch on and 300 bulbs light up. It is the biggest and easiest thing for businesses to start adopting, says Johnson. Sustainability consultant Simon Carter says its easy for people to get involved in the sustainability sector, no matter where they work. I think the trick is for people to understand what role their particular sector is going to play in sustainability and then work out what role they, and their organisation, might play in that. Look at the big trends and see what it is about them that really inspires you, says Carter. Australians can also consider their individual contribution to environmental issues by looking at their personal water, waste, energy and recycling habits. According to Simon Carter, To me sustainability is about the way we live. Its about transforming our lifestyles to be more deeply grounded in our values, having a greater sense of purpose in our lives and greater relationships with others I see it as the strengthening of communities. The deeper I get into sustainability with clients and with other people I collaborate with, the more I learn about myself.Environmental ResourcesEnvironmental manager sample resumeEnvironmental manager sample cover letterCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Environmental ScientistSustainability OfficerEnvironmental ResearcherEnvironmental ConsultantPolicy OfficerPopular Career Searcheshow to become a judge in australiahighest paying jobs in australiabest job oriented courses in australiamaternity leave letter template australiaworking freelance in australiaEnvironmental CoursesBachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) HonoursEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMaster of Environmental ScienceEnqu ire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Science (Environmental Management)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineLouisa VeidelisRelated ArticlesBrowse moreGreen power is good for jobsFor those who work in the energy sector, career opportunities and environmental values have long been at opposing ends of the spectrum, until now.EnvironmentalA lightbulb moment for Earth Hour participantsSaturday 29 March marks the 8th annual Earth Hour event, but are you in the dark about why youll be turning off the lights?Clean up Australia and boost your careerNo ifs or butts This weekend, help restore some of Australias beauty and boost your career while youre there.