Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

It helps if you have already studied some Biology, Environmental Science, or Wildlife Ecology...some math too...and a little public speaking. Of course, information will differ depending on what ecosystem you are dealing with. You will almost always receive some type of preliminary training at yo...

Review your past work or recreational experiences and be prepared for questions about the outdoors. Anything that may seem appropriate probably is including the ability to use four-wheelers or whether or not you go fishing. The answer to these kinds of questions let the DWR know that you enjoy th...

We usually start early, especially where I was in the southern region for Utah. The reason for this is we have to drive a long ways to work on the different rivers and lakes within the region. We perform lots of electroshocking, gillnetting, and overnight camping trips. In some regions like the o...

My position was doing field work for a graduate student. Field seasons are often short and very intense. We worked 10 days on, 4 days off. Typically we would start work around 5:30-6 am, drive to a site, check traps and process animals sometimes into the early afternoon, take lunch and then reset...

It's important to first review the title description for the Fish & Wildlife Technician 1 position that you are interviewing for. Fish & Wildlife Technician 1 is a very broad title and can encompass positions with responsibilities ranging from marine species monitoring to hunter safety and educat...

The title Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 is very broad and encompasses employees across many different divisions with various job duties, so it is impossible to say what one day is like across the board. In my experience, I was a Fish & Wildlife Technician for the Division of Marine Resources, so...

Learn the 5 species of salmon and how to identify them in ocean form. That is one question I was asked during every interview. Another thing to learn is basic fishery acronyms. Boat safety and dealing with bears is also likely to come up. Other questions included general outdoor knowledge and per...

Piloting river boats in all weather conditions. Constantly trouble shooting and repairing scientific equipment and fishing gear. Taking length, sex and tissue samples from hundreds of fish. Spending all of your time outside. The amount of free time depends on the camp and the season. There were s...

Be specific about experience if any you may have working in the great outdoors. Make sure to research the place in which you applied to, such as the land and its acreage being managed and anything those particular staff members may have been recently involved with, this lets the Wildlife staff kn...

The days varied depending on the project that we were working on at the time. For the first project, which was determining habitat sutability for the Endangered Species The Dakota Skipper Butterfly, we were doing frame transepts. A typical day would be getting up at 5:30am eating breakfast and pa...

I would say that the most important part of the interview in itself would be to understand key actuarial concepts such as annuities. Annuities are the bread and butter of actuaries and can vary in duration, different type of payments, due date, etc. Therefore, I would be ready to answer questions...

Basic academic knowledge should include mathematics through calculus and general physics. Additional knowledge in general chemistry is also helpful. Technical skills will be taught by the Navy in a specific manner that is probably different from what students are used to.More important are social...

Basic academic knowledge should include mathematics through calculus and general physics. Additional knowledge in general chemistry is also helpful. Technical skills will be taught by the Navy in a specific manner that is probably different from what students are used to.More important are social...

Depending on what class, and week in the schedule, I was preparing for it usually involved setting up a class in the AM, attending my personal classes, then returning to the lab to assist with the session going on. Following the close of the class, I would clean up the finished lab and reset the ...

Know why you want the position--is it the experience with the students? or maybe perhaps the preparation that occurs behind-the-scenes? It's okay to be honest about why you want the position, because they know you likely wont stay there forever. In fact, they love to know that their employees are...

Based on my interview experience at Wild Rose, the most helpful thing you can have going into a fisheries tech interview is experience. I had none in fisheries, but had other animal behavior and care experience as well as biotic and abiotic water quality testing experience. But it's difficult to ...

A fisheries technician can have many different roles, so I will focus mainly on my role, but I will also give examples of some other roles the technicians may have. My main objective was to conduct creel surveys in Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties (so I was virtually never in an office). Creel surv...

My major did not necessarily focus too heavily on my job requirements as a fisheries tech, but the skills I acquired in this major were very beneficial. For example, CES fostered my love for the environment and taught me how valuable our natural resources are - which really made me passionate abo...

The best preparation method would be to learn as much about the position prior to the interview. Job descriptions will contain key words about the type of work to be performed, and you should take the time to thoughtfully reflect how your past experiences might qualify you to be successful in the...

At Bosch Rexroth, I spent half of my term in the lab and the other half in the office. In the lab, I worked on assembling, dissembling, and testing hydraulic valve stacks. I used various testing equipment and programs to measure the flow through the system. I also spent time reorganizing their to...

My crew was very small and in turn we got to do a lot of different things on the forest. Some places might just hire you to mark timber or cruise trees, but my job allowed me to do everything! Here is a list of things you may end up doing Cruising timber- 3P, fixed plot, variable plot Marking tim...

The interview is similar to most professional jobs. Dress nice but not too fancy, keep in mind you are being interviewed by people who come to work in boots and work in the dirt all day. Business casual is sufficient. The interview itself is easy. They will ask you a series of questions based upo...

A typical day starts with briefing. Everyone will be in a conference room to go over the weather and fire danger in the nation. From there chores are typically done. Engine checks, any small cleaning chores around the facility, and at my office we were required to workout for an hour every day. T...

Do research on the location of position (ie geographic location, National Forest). Also be familiar with the duties that would be expected (posted with job announcement).Also, if you are doing a Skype interview, make sure your skype account works as well as getting the interviewers information se...

As a Forestry Technician (Rec), no two days will be the same. There will be a general schedule expected of you but you will also be expected to be flexible based off the holidays, closures due to environmental, holiday, or government reasons, or as needed. There is a lot of give and take as to th...

I felt like I was prepared for the most part when I was a student but I could definitely say there were some things I wish I knew before I graduated.For instance, I had GIS classes but I felt like it was crammed into one or two semesters and with something that’s so in depth, it should be taught ...

I was brand new to the Northern California, so I spent a couple weeks really divulging into research on the local ecology. I utilized websites such as iNaturalist and CalFlora to get caught up on the invasive species of the area. Moreover, I spent a few days walking around the worksite of the reg...

Days start early, usually around 7am for the prep sessions and daily briefing. I’m expected to arrive with everything I'll need for the day: food, water, personal protective equipment, and appropriate clothing. I assist in loading the trucks with the needed tools based on the day and we’re off! M...

My major prepared me for my job as a Forestry Technician in many ways. One way in which it prepared me was through classes such as Forest Ecology and Silviculture. Taking these classes as an undergraduate student increased my knowledge of tree species and their role in forest succession and ecosy...

The interviews I've had were pretty straight forward. They just wanted to see what trail/backpacking experience I had. Certificates are good to bring up, such as a certified sawyer. One of my coworkers likes to provide stats (eg. 500 trees cut, 100 hours spent on a saw), which is effective becaus...

I have worked two different types of jobs under the title of Forestry Technician (Wilderness/Trails). One is a Trail Crew Worker and the other a Wilderness Ranger.As a Trail Crew Worker I went out with my crew for 5 day hitches in the wilderness. Hitches are what we call our backpacking trips. We...

I work for a very specific 'part' of the Forest Service. It is unlike most other forest tech positions and largely unheard of. I work for what is called Enterprise outfit. Instead of working on a district and one National Forest permanently, I instead work from a virtual duty station which is my ...

Be proactive. During a hiring event you will get a lot of calls around the same time from different jobs you applied for and this can be a bit overwhelming. So simplify it! Go in ahead of time and pick out a place you want to work or projects you want to work on and find a place that will offer y...

The days varied depending on the project that we were working on at the time. For the first project, which was determining habitat sutability for the Endangered Species The Dakota Skipper Butterfly, we were doing frame transepts. A typical day would be getting up at 5:30am eating breakfast and pa...

Hello,DuPont Pioneer is an awesome workplace. I really enjoyed working in DuPont Pioneer. I worked in India, so my experience may be different than anybody who is working in USA. I have been interviewed three times on phone before final face-to-face interview. I remembered all the interviews were...

It starts on the eve of next day. We have to plan tomorrows work before leaving office or after reaching home. Remember plants/crops do not know what is time (early/late) or if it is Sunday or holiday. You have to plan and work accordingly. First few months, will be training for you to know and u...

It depends on whether you are working in lab, lecture, or recitation. Any day requires answering questions for students. In lab the TA may allow you to sign off the papers for students.

Good writing skills; Interest and ability to quickly learn and understand multiple areas of research; Time management (since you will be involved in multiple ongoing projects); Communication and presentation skills.

Read about the U.S.'s relationship with the country where theEmbassy you applied to is based, and that countries economy more generally.The Department of State's website has great resources for this. Also, prepare like you would for any other interview - be able to talk about yourself, as well as...

As with any interview, it helps to thoroughly understand the work the company does and the requirements of your role at the internship. I think this is important especially for NGOs since your work might involve a lot of interfacing with other NGOs.My interview for the internship involved a short...

Integrity: whether with using data wisely, or with your character. Hard work: It might take some getting used to in the early stages, but once you are familiar with the work, you just need to diligently continue exploring ways to improve your work and help your colleagues/superiors. Focus: Balan...

There is none. You fill out a form saying your grades that you got in physics classes and which ones you're taking. You explain why you'd like to be a learning assistant, if you see teaching in your future, you're in for sure. They need a lot of help so if you just express how much you like physi...

Daily schedules of Wolfram employees are very flexible. They generally have a lot of work to do, but the deadlines are not very tense. You can choose when to go to office and when to leave, you just need to fill your 40 hours/week. Usually the managers are also fine with WFH. The research is usua...

As a RA at BCG, my main task is to assist associate consultants. A lot of research, combining data, summarizing reports, etc. It is a great career development opportunity as you can utilize your consulting experience for anything (like psychology). Also, you can see how consultants work. They are...

Just be honest. For my interview they asked me questions like the following:Why do you want to work at Corning Inc.?What makes you stand out from the rest of the candidates?Make sure to express your lab/chemistry/Microsoft Office skills as well.For the most part, if you really want the job just e...

It honestly depends on what group you work in and the time of the year. For me, one day i could be in the lab all day running my designated instruments or experiments, i could be in meetings with customers ,or i could be generating data in my office and making presentations. It really depends on ...

Be prepared to know your way around a toolbox and mention any experience working with machinery. However for Chemical Technician specific, mention certain lab practices and experiments, such as titrations, pH tests, and dilutions. Bonus points if you are willing to work long hours on your feet in...

As a Microbiology Lab Assisstant at VanGuard Sciences, your tasks consist of handling, weighing, and prepping various food samples for microbiological growth testing. There is a lot of time on your feet to do the tasks at hand and there may not always be a set time that you’re off because everyth...

the most important thing about an interview with VanGuard is going on and being familiar with what the company does; know their goals, importance on safety, and just the general know-how of what they do. Beyond that, dress professional and stay calm, they aren’t scary!

The average day for a SULI intern at PNNL depends on what kind of project you're working on and who you have as an adviser/mentor. My first summer at PNNL was more lab-intensive so I spent most of my days either in the lab or analyzing data in my office. The second summer, on the other hand, was ...

My favorite part about being a BST was I basically got paid to be in national parks all day. It was pretty demanding physically, but I got to work in beautiful forests all over the Mid-Atlantic region. The job is different based on location, so you could be removing invasive plant species in the ...

There isn't really training for the position because it's expected that you know what you are doing. With that being said, anything you need to know for the job, you will learn by doing it on the job. There are also many training and certification opportunities in other areas that may be provided...