For students specializing in Ecosystem Management and Conservation, the
Career Development Office (CDO) recommends:
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Search the school’s internal recruiting platform YSE Next by specialization (under the YSE Job Search tab) to see what employers looking for YSE talent are currently offering in the field. Explore opportunities in YSE Next.
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Join at least one professional association. Associations are great networking resources and hold conferences, post jobs and internships, and keep members up to date on industry trends. Consider organizations like the Wildlife Conservation Society. (Always look out for great student rates!) Check out the complete list of CDO-recommended professional associations by field.
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Pay special attention to field-specific fellowships and funding available through YSE, Yale, and beyond, which often support summer opportunities that can springboard new professional trajectories. Of note for this group is the Berkley Conservation Scholarship.