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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 29, 2012 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

A complete list of organizations attending the February 29, 2012 event can be found below (List as of 1/31/12). To view a list of 2011 attending organizations, please visit the following link: Organization List).

Organization Website
Aerotek www.aerotek.com
Anchor QEA, LLC www.anchorqea.com
ARCADIS US, Inc. www.arcadis-us.com
Bard College Graduate Programs in Sustainability www.bard.edu/mba
Bartlett Tree Experts www.Bartlett.com
Bernier, Carr, & Associates www.thebcgroup.com
BME Associates www.bmepc.com
Broccolo Tree & Lawn Care www.broccologroup.com
Built Well Solar Corp. www.builtwellsolar.com
C.R. Fletcher Associates, Inc. www.crfletcher.com
Casper Gregory Camp Inc. www.campgregory.org
Citizens Campaign for the Environment www.citizenscampaign.org
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. www.cecinc.com
CME Associates, Inc. www.cmeassociates.com
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates www.craworld.com
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County www.ccesuffolk.org
e2e Materials, LLC www.e2ematerials.com
Ecology and Environment, Inc. www.ene.com
Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture & Engineering P.C. www.edrcompanies.com
ERM Consulting and Engineering www.erm.com
FiberMark North America, Inc. www.fibermark.com
GL&V USA Inc. www.glv.com
HDR www.hdrinc.com
Hueber-Breuer Construction Co, Inc. www.hueber-breuer.com
LeHigh Lawns and Landscape www.lehighlandscaping.com
Lend Lease www.lendlease.com
Lime Hollow Center for Environment & Culture www.limehollow.org
Lowe's Home Improvement www.lowes.com
Michael Grimm Services, Inc. www.michaelgrimmservices.com
Montezuma Audubon Center http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) www.ny.nrcs.usda.gov
New England Organics www.newenglandorganics.com
New York State Department of Transportation www.dot.ny.gov
Northeastern Retail Lumber Association www.nrla.org
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation www.dec.ny.gov
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation/Public Affairs & Education www.dec.ny.gov
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation (Central Region) www.nysparks.com
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation (Finger Lakes Region) www.nysparks.com
O'Brien & Gere www.obg.com
PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Parsons www.parsons.com
PEACE Corps www.peacecorps.gov
Plant Growth Management Systems www.plantgrowthmanagementsystems.com
Raquette Lake Camps www.raquettelake.com
Ross University www.RossU.edu
SavATree www.savatree.com
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. www.stantec.com
SUNY ESF Adirondack Forest Properties www.esf.edu/aec/
SUNY ESF Alumni Association www.esf.edu/alumni/
SUNY ESF Federal Work-Study Program www.esf.edu/financialaid/fws.htm
SUNY ESF Graduate Admissions www.esf.edu/graduate/
SUNY ESF Science Corps www.esf.edu/outreach/esfscience/
Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants PC www.tectonicengineering.com
The Davey Tree Expert Company www.davey.com
The Hayner Hoyt Corporation www.haynerhoyt.com
The Nature Conservancy www.tnc.org
The School For Field Studies www.thesca.org
The Student Conservation Association www.fieldstudies.org
Triumvirate Environmental www.triumvirate.com
Turner Construction Company www.turnerconstruction.com
Unifrax I LLC www.unifrax.com
Upstate Applicators II, Inc. www.upstateapplications.com
US Customs and Border Protection www.cbp.gov
Vermont Law School www.vermontlaw.edu/
Watershed Agricultural Council www.nycwatershed.org
Watershed Astewardship Program www.paulsmiths.edu

 

 

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