901 Advizers
Dan
Research Scientist
Government Agency
Rutgers University
SUNY ESF - MS; Rutgers University - PhD; Sam Houston State University - MPA
Q1Career path
Graduate School
Research
Natural Resources Management
1:09
"I was able to do a lot of research as an undergrad, which helped me get into graduate school."
Q2Main responsibilities
Climate Change
Clean Energy
Waste Management
0:37
"My whole unit works on climate change and clean energy..."
Q3Day in the life
Research
Regulations
Meetings
0:48
"It's a pretty fast-paced job as legislation or regulations come out or new science is uncovered."
Q4Most important skills - role
Analytical Skills
Technical Skills
Written Communication
0:34
"I've done 30 plus credits of graduate statistics."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Teamwork
Collaboration
Positive Work Environment
0:30
"I work with really smart, talented, and also, you know, uh, aimable people, which is nice."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Resource Management
Government
Research
0:51
"There's never enough funding or time in the day to do everything you wanna do."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Research
Climate Change
Clean Energy
0:27
"I spent a lot of time in school to do this and now I get to, and that's really neat."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Adaptability
Continuous Learning
Versatility
0:31
"You need to be flexible for sure, and versatile, you know, build those skills, you know, the wide range of skills and always be learning things."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Government Work
Communication Skills
Technical Writing
0:30
"I wish I spent a little more time beefing up my skills on writing short memos or PowerPoint... it's definitely a skill that takes some learning."
Q10Entry-level positions
Entry-Level Positions
State Agencies
Government Jobs
0:22
"Whatever's posted and you, you get something and you know, you, you do good. You, you can stick around."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Attention to Detail
Quality over Speed
Self-Editing
0:23
"Putting in the effort to self edit yourself is important."
Q12College ideas for success
Graduate Education
Skill Acquisition
Research Experience
0:42
"Reading instructions and doing the work and picking up as many skills as you can is always good advice."