1. My Career Search

2. Likes/Strengths
 I like to be outside as much as possible
 I like being with people, but I don't mind being alone either
 I like working with younger kids
 I love animals of all kinds
 I am passionate about the environment
 Studying is ok if it's interesting to me
 I want to feel like I'm doing something important
 I am really good with animals
 I have always done well in science classes
 I'm good at math
 I like to travel
 I am physically fit and active

3. Dislikes/Weaknesses
 I get restless if I'm stuck inside for too long
 I am uncomfortable if I have to dress up in "professional"
clothing
 I don't like being around uptight people
 I don't mind going to college, but probably don't want to go to
school any longer than that
 Money is important, but it's not as important as being happy
 I am not good with public speaking
 I don't feel comfortable in crowds
 English class is the hardest for me
 I don't like to write a lot
 I'm not good with making things with my hands
 I'm not mechanical

4. Possible Careers
I completed the survey on Career Zone, and it
identified these as possible careers for me:
 Biologist
 Ecologist
 Veterinarian
 Zoo Keeper
 Zoo Habitat Specialist
 Research Scientist
 Environmental Management
 Natural Resources Management

5. Choosing just one…
 I decided to research the career of Environmental
Scientist
 It seemed to match the most of my likes and
strengths
 It sounded interesting!

6. The Facts:
 Most work in offices and laboratories, but they also spend time in
the field
 "Fieldwork can be physically demanding, and environmental
scientists and specialists may work in all types of weather."
 Travel to meet with clients is often required.
 Most are employed by the government or private consulting firms.
 The median income was $61,700 in May 2011.
 A bachelor's degree is required for entry-level jobs, but a master's or
doctorate may be required for advancement.
 Employment is expected to grow by 19% between 2010 and 2020,
with most jobs being in private firms, which is about average.
(OOH Environmental Scientists)

7. Education:
 UC Davis offers a major in Environmental Science and
Management.
 You must take lower-division courses in biology,
chemistry, physics, economics and calculus.
 In your junior and senior years, you take courses in
physical, biological and social sciences, environmental
monitoring, and statistical analysis.
 There are different specialized "tracks" to choose from in
the major.
 Students "gain practical experience through field courses
and a required internship.“
(UCDavis)

8. What they do:
 Collect data for scientific analysis for research
projects, investigations, and surveys
 Data can be samples of air, soil, water, food, and
other materials
 Analyze data to identify threats to the environment
 Develop plans to “prevent, control, or fix
environmental problems,” such as land, water, and
air pollution
 Educate government officials, businesses, and the
public about possible risks to health or hazards to
the environment

9. My Conclusions…
 This is a job where you can really make a difference.
 You could be actively working to save the environment.
 It sounds like the kind of science I really like.
 You get to spend time outdoors.
 The education required is the amount I want to get.
 You get to travel.
 The salary won't make you rich, but it's enough to live comfortably.
 You spend a lot of time indoors in the office and the lab.
 Most of the work is for private companies that use you to get rich from
harming the environment instead of protecting it.
 I thought I wanted to work with animals, and you don't seem to get to do
that in this job.
 Yes, this could be the career for me! Even though there is a lot of lab time
and office time, and I wouldn't get to work with animals, the work sounds
exciting and important. It fits with most of my likes/dislikes and strengths
/ weaknesses.