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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 27, 2013 from 10:30-3:00pm
Where: Gateway Building

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 current list, as of 2/21/2013, of organizations attending the February 27, 2013 event can be found below.

For a complete list of attending organizations and areas of recruitment, please visit the following matrix: HERE

Company Web Address
Aerotek www.aerotek.com
Allegheny National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/allegheny
Almstead Tree, Shrub and Lawn Care www.almstead.com
Anchor QEA www.anchorqea.com
Antea Group www.anteagroup.com
ARCADIS, Inc. www.arcadis-us.com
Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Limited www.atlantictesting.com
Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability www.bard.edu/gps
Bartlett Tree Experts www.bartlett.com
Bernier, Carr & Associates www.thebcgroup.com
Broccolo Tree and Lawn Care Inc. www.broccologroup.com
C.R. Fletcher Associates, Inc. www.crfletcher.com
Chobani www.chobani.com
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County www.ccesuffolk.org/peconic-dunes-4-h-center/
Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co., Inc. www.davisulmer.com
Ecology and Environment, Inc.  www.ene.com
edr Companies www.edrcompanies.com
ERM Consulting and Engineering, Inc. www.erm.com
Finch Paper LLC www.finchpaper.com
GHD Inc. www.ghd.com
GL&V USA Inc. www.glv.com
Hayner Hoyt Corporation www.haynerhoyt.com/
HDR www.hdrinc.com
HOLT Architects www.holt.com/
John Mini Distinctive Landscapes www.johnmini.com
Kaplan Test Prep www.kaptest.com
Lehigh Lawns & Landscaping www.lehighlandscaping.com
Lime Hollow Nature Center www.limehollow.org
Michael Grimm Landscape & Tree Service www.michaelgrimmservices.com
Montezuma Audubon Center http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma
Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation www.morrisville.edu/mac
National Pond Service www.nationalpondservice.com
Natural Resource Group www.nrg-llc.com/
New York Leak Detection, Inc. www.nyld.com
New York Water Environment Association, Inc www.nywea.org
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps www.noaacorps.noaa.gov
Northeastern Retail Lumber Association www.nrla.org
Northwestern Mutual www.nmfn.com/thegreaternygroup
NYS DEC - Public Affairs & Education www.dec.ny.gov/education/29.html
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation www.dec.ny.gov
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation www.nysparks.com
O'Brien & Gere  www.obg.com
O'Connell Electric Co., Inc. www.oconnellelectric.com/
PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Pace Law School www.law.pace.edu
Parsons www.parsons.com
PEACE Corps www.peacecorps.gov
Primitive Pursuits www.primitivepursuits.com
Raquette Lake Camps www.raquettelake.com
RB Woodcraft Inc. www.rbwoodcraft.com
RockTenn www.rocktenn.com
Roux Associates, Inc.  www.rouxinc.com 
SCOTLAND HARDWOODS, LLC www.scotlandhardwoods.com
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. www.stantec.com
Student Conservation Association (SCA) www.thesca.org/
SUNY-ESF Adirondack Forest Properties www.esf.edu/aec/
SUNY-ESF Alumni Association www.esf.edu/alumni/
SUNY-ESF Cranberry Lake Biological Station www.esf.edu/clbs/
SUNY-ESF Federal Work-Study Program www.esf.edu/financialaid/fws.htm
SUNY-ESF Graduate Admissions www.esf.edu/graduate/
Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants PC www.tectonicengineering.com
The Davey Tree Expert Company www.davey.com
The Nature Conservancy www.nature.org
TRC www.trcsolutions.com
Triumvirate Environmental www.triumvirate.com
Turner Construction Company www.turnerconstruction.com
US Customs & Border Protection www.cbp.gov
USDA - NRCS www.nrcs.usda.gov
Vermont Law School www.vermontlaw.edu
Verso Paper www.versopaper.com
VHB www.vhb.com
Watershed Stewardship Program www.paulsmiths.edu
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company www.whiting-turner.com

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