Career Development Office

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Spring 2020 PCA Drop In Hours Announced

Spring 2020 Drop In Schedule, Kroon Hall Cafe
- Monday, 10-1, Humna
- Tuesday, 1-2:30, Emily
- Tuesday, 2:30-5, Chris
- Wednesday, 1-4, Humna
- Wednesday, 2:30-5, Chris
- Thursday, 1-2:30, Emily

CDO's Peer Career Advisors are available on a drop-in basis for students interested in having their written job search materials reviewed.
- Stop by for help writing and polishing your:
  - Resume
  - Cover Letter
  - Personal Statement

Participate in Employer Recruiting Programs

February 20-21, 2020: Visit Washington, D.C.

F&ESinDC is an annual two-day event for masters students at F&ES developed and organized by CDO. 100+ students participate in employer site visits, job and internship interviews, individual networking meetings, and a gala Alumni/Student networking reception.

February 28, 2020: Visit NYC

Jointly sponsored by CDO and career offices at all 8 Ivy League institutions, this annual fair is a unique opportunity for career exploration, on site interviews, career panels with experts, and exploring current environmental career opportunities. 80 employers and 1200+ students participate.

On Campus Recruiting

CDO hosts employers and expert practitioners throughout the year for on-site interviews, career conversations, and information sessions. Through partnerships with faculty, F&ES programs and research centers, and campus career offices, we facilitate participation in a wide range of recruiting and career exploration opportunities.

Manage Your Career Development at F&ES

Research job and internship postings
Schedule career advising appointments
Apply for on campus interviews
Register for career development programs
Upload and store resumes and cover letters

Explore Environmental Career Opportunities

Environmental Jobs Sites

CDO provides a resource of recommended job search sites by interest and practice areas, updated annually

Develop Your Career Strategy

Meet with us in the fall semester to develop an individual career action plan

Order Business Cards

Job Market Research

O-Net online tool for career exploration and job analysis

Corporate Equality Index
Research Workplaces based on LGBT Equality Ratings

Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Research potential employers by quickly identifying brands and manufacturers committed to sustainability and innovation

GuideStar
Global resource on nonprofit organizations available to Yale community

Job and Internships Board for Environmental and Social Impact Careers from NetImpact!

Research directory of non-profit partners and business directory to find sustainability-minded employers

Ceres
Access their four networks to find employers committed to sustainable practices and policies:

Idealist.org aggregates more than 120,000 non-profit organizations all over the world

Certified B Corporations meet criteria to verify social and environmental performance

Intergovernmental permanent observers at the United Nations

Connect to Alumni

AlumniFire

Alumnifire provides current F&ES students the opportunity to directly search, reach out to, and build relationships with alumni. It's interactive, has a quick registration process, is exclusively for the F&ES community, and it's easy-to-use!

Yale Career Network

Connect with Yale alumni across all Yale schools to discuss career objectives and explore career interests:

Visit Simplicity.com
Select the “Current Student Registration” button located on the right hand side of this page
Fill out the Student Registration Form

Once your registration has been approved, you can start using the tool! If you have questions about your registration approval, please contact Maya Polan. For specific questions about using the network, please email career.network@yale.edu.

F&ES Alumni Listservs

Join a regional listserv if you’re heading to the Pacific Northwest (Google Group), New York (Google Group), Philadelphia (Google Group), Washington, D.C. (Yahoo Group), or San Francisco (Google Group).

The official LinkedIn group for current students, graduates, faculty, and staff of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES). Environmental Studies majors from Yale College may also join. Learn more about setting up and using your LinkedIn account in their help section.

Research Outside Funding

FESxFunds

Members of the F&ES community have easy access to a curated list of global, external funding opportunities for graduate students and postdocs using this database.

Who We Serve

The F&ES Career Development Office (CDO) is open to F&ES master's and doctoral students and alumni. Students' spouses and significant others may seek assistance in local job searches. Other Yale students interested in environmental careers must seek a referral from their “home” career office.

CDO Event Calendar

Professional Skills Module (PSM) - Stakeholder Engagement
Jan. 31, 2020 - Friday
8:30 AM — 2:00 PM
Bowers Auditorium, Sage Hall

Deadline to Apply for World Bank Group Summer 2020 Internships
Jan. 31, 2020 - Friday
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Location To Be Announced

Conversation with Ona Ferguson
Jan. 31, 2020 - Friday
2:15 PM — 3:15 PM
Bowers Auditorium, Sage Hall

Deadline to Apply for The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the University of Michigan (U of M) School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Feb. 1, 2020 - Saturday
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Location To Be Announced

OPT Session: OISS at F&ES
Feb. 4, 2020 - Tuesday
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Classroom 319, Kroon Hall

POSTPONED: L Oreal Information Session and Executive Networking Event for Masters Students, PhDs, and Postdocs
Feb. 5, 2020 - Wednesday
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Sudler Hall (WLH 201)

Social-Ecological Sustainability along Shorelines: Progress, Promise, and Panaceas
Feb. 10, 2020 - Monday
4:30 PM — 5:45 PM
Sage 32, Sage Hall

F&ESinDC
Feb. 20, 2020 - Thursday
12:00 AM — 11:59 PM
Washington, DC

F&ESinDC
Feb. 21, 2020 - Friday
12:00 AM — 11:59 PM
Washington, DC

Deadline to Apply for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program
Feb. 21, 2020 - Friday
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Location To Be Announced

Gruber Post-Graduate Fellowships in Global Justice and Women's Rights: 2019-20 Fellow Presentation featuring FES alum Melaina Dyck
Feb. 24, 2020 - Monday
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Classroom G01, Kroon Hall

PSM: Negotiations
Feb. 28, 2020 - Friday
8:30 AM — 2:00 PM
Bowers Auditorium, Sage Hall

All Ivy Environmental & Sustainable Development Career Fair
Feb. 28, 2020 - Friday
10:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Columbia University Alfred Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Auditorium…

Water Wizard: An Enviromagic Show about Our Planet's Most Precious Resource
Feb. 28, 2020 - Friday
4:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Student Lounge, Sage Hall

Deadline to Apply for Summer Internship with Connecticut DEEP
Mar. 1, 2020 - Sunday
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Location To Be Announced

Gruber Post-Graduate Fellowships in Global Justice and Women's Rights Information Session
Mar. 24, 2020 - Tuesday
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Classroom G01, Kroon Hall

PSM: Fundraising
Mar. 27, 2020 - Friday
8:30 AM — 2:00 PM
Bowers Auditorium, Sage Hall

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