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One of the biggest questions those of us working in sustainable design get is "How do I get a job with a green ethics company?" The simple answer of course is: be the most qualified candidate. That means you not only need to have a complete mainstream education and -- three levels past perfect -- resume and portfolio, but also have extra training in sustainable design concentrations, certification in whatever your industry offers (IOPP and AIA offer this), and if possible job or internship experience working in sustainable design.

For this last one o2-UMW's got you covered. If you're looking for a chance to both gain valuable working experience in eco-design as well as want to help out a non-profit, consider taking part in our Designer/Non-profit Connector. See the Action Link for more information.

For those of you ready to go out into the world and seek your fortune, finding a company that fits with your ethics is as simple as reviewing the ever growing group of companies listed on the Dow Sustainability Index, the companies participating in CERES reporting, and companies that are actively participating in industry group green committees. (See industry sites in right hand feature bar.)

But this is the easy way out. The biggest contribution you can make toward affecting real and positive change is to be a green educated designer working for an UNgreen company. Eco by stealth is the most powerful tool for deep change. And it's easier than you'd think.

Do what you do best, create innovative and cost effective design, and simply don't tell them how green it is until the project is done. When the result is such a success, they won't care about anything else, they'll value you as part of their competitive advantage, and will want to know more about how to apply your techniques to other areas and projects.

A win all around.

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