The diversity of career options is nearly limitless. Careers in natural resource include areas such as education, technology, conservation, design, management, research, and planning.

In spite of our students’ diverse interests, they share one common trait – they want to make a difference in the world. They improve the world by managing and conserving wildlife and fish, by improving “green” biomaterials and bioenergy sources, by developing sustainable forestry practices, and by exploring climate change models…the possibilities are endless!

How do I find a job?

Many other jobs in natural resources are listed on the following job boards:

• American Fisheries Society
• American Meteorological Society
• Association of American Geographers
• Ecological Society of America
• Environmental Career Center
• Geological Society of America
• Geography Jobs
• GIS Jobs
• Green Jobs
• North American Association for Environmental Education
• Packaging Digest Careers
• Society for Conservation Biology
• Society of American Foresters
• Student Conservation Association
• Texas A&M Wildlife and Fisheries Job Board
• USA Jobs
• U.S. Green Technology

Help! I’m not sure what kind of career I want.

• VT Career Services offers a few self-assessment tests to help you identify the jobs that would suit you, based on your unique combination of interests. You can also meet with a career adviser.

• Take an online self-assessment of career interests at CareerZone.

• Read the frequently asked questions about major and career exploration.

I want a career in natural resources, and I want to learn more about the different career options available.

• Explore information about careers in natural resources, including information listed by major area of interest.

• Look at VT Career Services site, "What can I do with my major?"

• Check out some of the jobs our Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, and Sustainable Biomaterials alumni hold.

I found the perfect job – now how do I get it?

Most importantly, you need to be qualified. Participate in professional societies and clubs, undergraduate research opportunities, study abroad programs, the CNRE student council, and other activities that demonstrate your interest, while also broadening your experience. Then you need to clearly and succinctly communicate that information to the potential employer through a cover letter and resume and, hopefully, an interview.

Careershift is a job hunting and career management tool that can aid you in your job search.

For any career-related questions, contact the following people for guidance.

• Your Department's Career Advisor (see the list here)

• VT Career Services

Interested in Graduate School?

Many job opportunities require graduate degrees, and if you have a strong interest in a career in research or teaching at the college/university level, you should consider pursuing a Masters or Doctoral degree. Your advisor can be a good place to start in determining whether graduate school is right for you, and which programs might best fit your interests. They can help you identify specific programs or faculty in natural resource programs who best fit your interests. In addition, you can check out the general information available at PhDs.org Education Index to find and compare potential graduate programs.