Environment & Sustainability

Welcome to Pitt’s Environment & Sustainability Career Community! This online community is designed to assist you with industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job and internship search information, networking opportunities, and events to help you explore career options in your field.  You are invited to schedule a virtual appointment with your career consultant, Ingrid Beute or the Experiential Learning (internship, research and experiential opportunities) here: HANDSHAKE appointments

Navigating Your Major and Career Journey: The Importance of Understanding Your Values

When exploring careers, many consider whether an occupation will be personally fulfilling to them or not. This personal fulfillment can come in many different forms. For example, some folks are most satisfied by helping others, while others find joy in …

By Holly Schultz
Holly Schultz
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Life After Pitt: Essential Tips for Navigating your Job Search Journey

As you approach the final stretch of your college journey, the looming question of what comes next can feel both exciting and overwhelming. With graduation on the horizon, it’s time to dive into the job search process and kickstart your …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Work Smart available to Pitt students and alumni

The University of Pittsburgh has become a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Students and alumni can access all of AAUW’s resources and webinars for free.

AAUW has been working to narrow the gender pay gap, which …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Tips on Searching for Science Jobs/Internships

Tips on Searching for Science Jobs & Internships

The Sciences career field requires specialized high skills and laboratory techniques, thus, representing an opportunity for professionals to enjoy what they do along with a prosperous financial reward. As a new graduate …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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LAW SCHOOL EXPLORATION SERIES 2024: NEW YORK CITY (JULY 16-18)

Happy to announce that the Law School Exploration Series 2024 is taking on New York City in Mid July (July 16-18). The Law School Exploration Series is a chance for current and former Pitt students to tour different Law Schools …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Environment & Sustainability Resources

Writing a federal resume differs from crafting a resume for the private sector. Federal resumes adhere to specific guidelines and …

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

GENERAL SEARCHING 

INDEED: http://www.indeed.com 
MONSTER: http://www.monster.com 
ZipRecruiter: http://www.ziprecruiter.com 
CareerBuilder:https://www.careerbuilder.com/  
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/ 
SimplyHired: http://www.simplyhired.com/ 
USA JOBS: http://www.usajobs.gov/ 
HANDSHAKE: https://joinhandshake.com/
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Created by Chad Hunter & Daniel Hill
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We’ve had so many conversations over the last few years about helping …

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Resume Samples

Writing a federal resume differs from crafting a resume for the private sector. Federal resumes adhere to specific guidelines and …

This resume should be downloaded and can be used as an editable Word document. You will use your own content …

This resume should be downloaded and can be used as an editable Word document. You will use your own content …

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh
  • Global Manager - Product Sustainability PPG
Meet Shen >
  • Pittsburgh
  • Senior Development Manager Direct Energy
Meet Tom >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Private Tutor Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
Meet Adam >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Cloud Data Engineer Duquesne Light
Meet Jamie >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Managing Director The Short List, LLC
Meet Gary >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Physical Scientist Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / NIOSH
Meet Edward >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Project Manager Texolve Digital
Meet Matthew >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Science Research Specialist UPMC
Meet Paloma >
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Project Lead Uni-Systems Engineering
Meet Adam >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Analyst BNY Mellon
Meet Stephen >
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • Manager Project Development Aquatech International
Meet Ben >
  • Wyncote, PA
  • Staff Professional Geosyntec Consultants
Meet Amari >

Did you know?

96% of Class of 2020 Pitt graduates with degrees in environmental engineering, science, or studies reported that they were working or enrolled in graduate school within six months after graduation. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details! *Other positive career outcomes included military or volunteer positions.

Career Center In-Person Services

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