Making a living while making a difference : the expanded guide to creating careers with a conscience / Melissa Everett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Everett, Melissa.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vocational guidance.

Work ethic.

Professional ethics.

Job satisfaction.

Social values.

Physical Description:

231 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Completely revised and updated second edition.

Place of Publication:

Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, [1999]

Summary:

This comprehensive guide for socially-responsible career seekers opens the door to employment and business opportunities in "green" industry and commerce, government, and non-profits.

Contents:

Part 1 The Work to be Done: Emerging Opportunities to Make the World a Better Place 9

Chapter 1 Self-Employment 11

Chapter 2 The Work to Be Done 23

Chapter 3 Headlines We'd Like to See, I: Work that Protects and Restores the Environment 41

Chapter 4 Headlines We'd Like to See, II: Work that Protects and Restores Our Communities 61

Chapter 5 One Step Behind the Headlines: Catalysts for Change 75

Part 2 The Ten-Step Program for Principled Career Development 93

Step 1 Wake Up 95

Step 2 Stabilize Your Life 103

Step 3 Create a Vibrant Support System 109

Step 4 Turn On the Light of Connection with Your World 119

Step 5 Cultivate Critical Research Skills 139

Step 6 Identify the Essence of Your Work in the World 151

Step 7 Commit Yourself to Doing Your Work in Some Form, Whether or Not Anyone is Paying You For it Right Now 161

Step 8 Let Go of Assumptions About How You Will Do Your Work 173

Step 9 Mine Your Experience for Gems 183

Step 10 Be a Co-Creator of the Workplace You Want 191

Appendix 1 A Note to Career Counselors: Gatekeepers of a Positive Future 205.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0865714002

OCLC:

45100704