Environmental Career Fair

What: A special opportunity, on campus, to gather employer information, develop networks, meet employers from a variety of sectors, including corporate, environmental, and not-for-profit and interview of open jobs and internships.
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 10:30-3:00pm
Where: Moon Library
Don't miss this chance to visit with employers in your field of study.  Check out permanent jobs, summer jobs and internship possibilities. This is your chance to get the inside story, from the source, about careers in your field of study, as well as real opportunities to apply for jobs and internships.
ESF and SU have combined efforts to bring employers to campus that offer careers in environmental oriented jobs.  Be sure to take time out of your day to meet the employer representatives, ask questions, and present your resume.

How To Work A Job Fair

• How To Prepare:  Research organizations of interest - be prepared to ask questions - PRACTICE!
• During The Fair:  Shake hands - be enthusiastic - make eye contact - be confident - present a resume - collect business cards - explore ALL options.
• After The Fair:  Mail a thank you letter - send an additional resume - call to check on status of your application.

Questions To Ask The Representatives

1. What are typical entry-level positions related to my major in _______?
2. As an entry-level employee, what can I expect to be doing in 2, 5, 10 years?
3. Are graduate degrees important?  If so, in what areas?
4. What personality traits are important for success?
5. What does the hiring process entail?
6. How many employees, if any, graduated from ESF are with your company?
7. What are some of the company's priorities and goals?
8. How long have you been with the company?
9. What is the retention rate in the company?

Dress For Success

Dress in conservative business attire.  You should consider this career fair as important as a first interview!

Confirmed Organizations

Organizations attending this years Career Fair:

AMRI	New York Water Environment Association, Inc
Anchor QEA, LLC	Northeastern Retail Lumber Association
Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture	NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation: Rogers Env. Edu Center
ARCADIS	NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Barrett Paving Materials Inc.	NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation
Bartlett Tree Experts	O'Brien & Gere
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C.	Op-Tech Environmental Services
Binghamton University	Parsons
BME Associates	PEACE Corps
Broccolo Tree & Lawn Care	Project ION
Cascade Tissue Group - NY Inc.	Raquette Lake Camps
Citizens Campaign for the Environment	Stearns & Wheler GHD Inc.
CME Associates, Inc.	SUNY ESF Cranberry Lake
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County	SUNY ESF Federal Work-Study Program
Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.	SUNY ESF Graduate Admissions
FORECON Inc.	SUNY ESF Newcomb Campus
Frost Valley YMCA	SUNY ESF Science Corps
HDR/DTA (Devine Tarbell & Associates, Inc.)	SUNY Upstate Medical University
Headwaters Youth Conservation Corps.	Sweetbriar Nature Center
Hueber-Breuer Construction Co, Inc.	The Davey Tree Expert Co., Inc.
Internal Revenue Service	The Hayner Hoyt Corporation
J & J Landscaping LLC	The LA Group P.C.
Kaplan Test and Prep	Triumvirate Environmental
Laboratory Alliance of CNY	US Army Corps of Engineers
Landmasters Group, Inc.	US Customs & Boarder Protection
Lime Hollow Nature Center Inc.	USDA APHIS - PPQ
Michael Grimm Services, Inc.	USDA APHIS Veterinary Service
Natural Resource Group, LLC	USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)	USDA Farm Service Agency
New York Sea Grant	Vermont Law School

 

Questions or comments? Send them to

careers@esf.edu