The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) along with various other associations, organizations, and agencies agree: wind energy is an intriguing and growing industry, and is one worth considering if you’re currently looking for a job or career change. Various manufacturers, developers, operations & maintenance, suppliers, and other companies are seeking professionals with various backgrounds and skill sets; leaving virtually no one out of the running for a job in the wind energy industry.
Here’s some information that should help you on your job search in the field of Wind Energy:
Wind-Related Job Boards / Job Postings:
- AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) Job Board: http://www.jobtarget.com/c/search_results.cfm?site_id=770
- WindPower Monthly (Premiere Industry-related Publication) Job Board: http://windindustryjobs.com/
- Windjobs.org: http://www.windjobs.org/default.asp
- N.A. Windpower (N.A. Industry-related Publication) Job Postings: http://www.nawindpower.com/windjobs.php
- Renewable Energy Jobs (Wind-Sector) Job Board: http://www.renewableenergyjobs.com/browse_by_category/Wind+Energy/
LinkedIn Groups You Should Join (if you’re not a member already):
- AWEA: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1903248
- Wind Energy: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=91034
- Wind Energy Professionals: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=71342
- Wind Industry Jobs: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1951298
- Wind Power Career Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=980347
- Wind Power Industry Professionals: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=114755
- Linked:Energy: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=62696 (18,000+ members!)
- Renewables Job Market: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1204627
Other Links:
- CareerBuilder’s Free Resume Optimizer: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resumes/SR_Start.aspx
- Job Search Engines (we’ve seen them work well according to other job seekers we’ve spoken to):
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Last Updated: 4/4/2011