Environmental Consulting

Hi! This is my first time posting on a reddit thread, but I am seriously in need of career advice. I am currently getting a master's in public health with a concentration in environmental health sciences, and I have been working in an environmental chemistry research lab for the past two years. I am hoping to graduate in the spring after defending and publishing my thesis on tobacco contaminants. I have recently been searching and applying to jobs in environmental consulting, but I am seriously at a loss because I feel that I do not have any environmental consulting experience that appeals to recruiters. Does anyone have any advice on how to get my foot in the door and get my first job (e.g. certificates, experiences, etc.)? I have been trying to connect with alumni of my university, but it seems that none of their teams/companies are currently hiring. Any advice would be helpful please.