Careers in Fish & Wildlife

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The types of careers related to fish and wildlife are incredibly wide-ranging, from the obvious, like Veterinarian, to the not-so-obvious, like Hydrologist. Careers in Fish & Wildlife offers insight into what it’s like to study, care for, and protect animals, as well as explore their impact on the environment, and present their lives to an interested public via photographs, film, and writing. For those who are interested in turning their passion for animals into a fulfilling career, this book is for them.

At the heart of this volume, like the dozens of previous Careers in titles, are 29 occupation profiles that cover various careers involving fish and wildlife in some way, from Agricultural and Food Science Technician to Geoscientist and Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist. Each career profile offers details about its specific career.

Careers in Fish & Wildlife provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers in dealing with fish and wildlife in both natural habitats and captivity. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, and Conversations with Real Professionals, as well as contacts for more information.

Some occupatons in the fish and wildlife industry covered in this volume include:

• Agricultural and Food Scientist
• Biological Technician
• Conservation Scientist
• Forester
• Veterinarian
• Wildlife Biologist
• Wildlife Photographer
• Zoologist

Snapshots offer current data on: 

• Median pay
• Job outlook
• Educational and other requirements
• Working conditions
• Recommended areas of interest

Career Overviews describe: 

• Duties
• Work environment
• Work schedules

In addition, each profile provides important qualities for the job, specific and general job requirements, anticipated rates of growth, and why. Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information, with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies.

The back matter in this volume includes:

• Appendix A: Guide to the Holland Code—John Holland’s theory that people and work environments can be classified into six different groups: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. These interest codes are found at the beginning of each profile.

• Appendix B: General Bibliography—a list of suggested readings for those who wish to learn more about pursuing a career in the fish and wildlife industry.

• Appendix C: List of Organizations and Resources—a list of additional resources for education, certification, professional development, and networking. Salem Press thanks the professionals whose honest responses and personal insight provide immeasurable value to Careers in Fish & Wildlife.

Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides students who are interested in exploring a career involving fish and wildlife with the necessary insight into the wide array of options available in this popular and ever-growing field. The book offers guidance regarding what job-seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more. Careers in Fish & Wildlife is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

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This single comprehensive guidebook provides students passionate about finding work with animals with the necessary insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. The book offers guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, and more. Careers in Fish & Wildlife is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.

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