Odds of Getting In
The job growth outlook for energy auditors is lower than average, but that's probably because it's not a well-known field at this point. Don't throw in the towel yet, though. Between the tax incentives for businesses to hire energy-efficiency experts and the tax breaks for small businesses to upgrade their shade of green, the potential for energy auditing as a career is waiting to explode.
You can't go a day without hearing something about the environmental impact of this or the need to be greener at that. Everywhere you turn, people are talking about using less fuel and electricity and protecting the environment. Green careers are poised to make a big splash as companies strive to reduce their carbon footprints—and polish their images in the public eye. When they come knocking at your door, you'll be trained and ready to help.