Launching an Environmental Career

We've listed some of the many environmental job clearinghouse websites out there. Suggestions for how to best utilize these resources:

Take a close look at job qualifications. Which you do have already from your ENE courses/other experiences? What do you need to work on in the future?
Even if jobs listed aren't in your desired geographic area, take note of the types of employers and job titles and conduct your own regional search.
Develop a set of keywords that allows you to search for appealing jobs.
Several sites allow you to subscribe to RSS feeds or email alerts for customized job searches. Click here to find out how.
Pay attention to application deadlines and requirements!

Enhancing your Marketability for Green Jobs

When looking through advertisements, take a close look at job qualifications. ENE classes prepare you for many green jobs. Take advantage of co-curricular activities such as departmental field trips and conferences. Summer internships are something many environmental employers look for, and can complement your academic studies. Several of the sites below allow you to search specifically for internships in a variety of environmental fields.

Common environmental job requirements include: