Applying for Jobs

Searching and Applying for Natural and Water Resource Positions

1. Build your resume
   • Use a template from the UGA Career Center and schedule a free consultation with a specialist to discuss your resume
   • If you’re interested in a federal government internship or job, use the USAjobs Resume Builder to make sure you include all the information Federal agencies are looking for
2. Arrange for 3-5 references and let them know when you apply for positions
3. Search for positions
   • Build a handshake account and enable email notifications
   • Check industry job boards:
     • University of Florida Water Institute
     • American Fisheries Society
     • Texas A&M Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
     • Zintellect
     • Josh’s Water Jobs
     • American Water Resources Association
   • Also be sure to check state natural resource and environmental agency websites:
     • Georgia Department of Natural Resources
   • For federal positions, create new job alerts on USAjobs for positions you may be interested in so you immediately know when new positions are posted
4. Once you’ve found a job posting that interests you, customize your resume and build your application package
   • Update the resume template you’ve already built to better match with the job description. Use the job announcement’s vocabulary!
   • Include a cover letter to detail some of your strengths and also explain any gaps in your resume
   • Contact your references (if necessary) to let them know you’re applying
   • Unofficial transcripts can be accessed through your Athena account