Career Tips

How to succeed in an Environmental Career

• Be flexible.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have good computer skills.
• Get experience: Volunteer/have internships/do research.
• Show incentive.
• Be motivated.
• Be creative.
• Send real resumes on real paper.
• Be professional.
• Change your answering machine to a professional message.
• Use a boss or supervisor as a reference.
• Send thank you letters after an interview.
• Spell check all correspondence.
• Be committed.
• Be a team player.
• Be thoughtful about your colleagues.
• Have knowledge of conservation issues.
• Show interest and ability to keep current.
• Stand out in a good way.
• Be enthusiastic and excited about the position.
• Be prepared and have question.
• Know how to answer tough questions.
• Know yourself; strengthen your weaknesses.
• Network.
• Work hard.

Related links

Environmental Science Careers
Graduate School Resources
Internships & Employment
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