Resources for Starting an Outdoor Career

This toolkit covers the basics you need to apply for and get the job you want. Get advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing techniques and more.

This Guide is part of a series of resources created to help you in a step-by-step approach to start an outdoor focused career. Here you will find resources to help you create the tools and skills needed to get a job including creating a resume, writing a cover letter, networking and interviewing.

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What Can I do with a Major in Natural Resources & Tourism?

posted May 3, 2022

The information in this article describes typical occupations and employers associated with this major. Some of the options listed below may require additional training. Moreover, you are not limited to these options alone when choosing a possible career path.

FAQ: Trail Graduate Programs

posted May 24, 2021

Are there any graduate programs that are focused on trail planning, development, and design?

Federal Government Agencies: Outdoor Career Opportunities

posted Nov 4, 2020

The purpose of this guide is to introduce, for those interested in outdoor related occupations, he most relevant Federal Agencies in the United States.

Regional Government Agencies: Outdoor Career Opportunities

posted Nov 4, 2020

This guide is a general overview of the regional opportunities working in and for the outdoors.