Career Guide

Choosing a career is often one of the most difficult decisions a person makes, which, in part, explains why so many of us make multiple choices.  We've collected some information here to help you find a career that's right for you, as well as an environmentally focused job listing.

Whether your goal is to be the CEO (Chief Environmental Officer) or a field research scientist we have information here that might help!  

The first step in finding a job in the environmentally arena, like most jobs, is to identify the skills you have and those that you enjoy using.  Then find ways to apply those skills to firms in the environmental field.  For example a writer that is well versed in editing could find success as a communications director for a non-profit organization, doing public relations for a number of organizations or even helping with website content depending on an individual's desires.  Like many fields the environmental field is one that can require specialized training or at least awareness to gain success, but there are many avenues to gain that training including volunteering.  Networking is very important in many environmental fields as many jobs, especially with non-profit organizations, are filled without advertising the position.  

Inside you'll find hints on how to write a compelling cover letter and suggestions for your resume.

Traditional education, yes we're talking about going to school, is often the most efficient and effective way to gain the skills needed in environmental fields. Undergraduate degrees in engineering and forestry represent potential fast-tracks to environmental careers.  Graduate education can often open interesting avenues and in addition to research oriented degrees, many schools now offer multidisciplinary degrees in "environmental management."  For the truly dedicated individuals, Ph.D.'s can represent an appealing avenue to pursue, however academic teaching positions which were once assured to graduating doctoral students are scarce today.