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Careers in the Environment
Contributor(s): Fasulo, Mike (Author), Walker, Paul (Author)
ISBN: 0071476113     ISBN-13: 9780071476119
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
OUR PRICE:   $29.45  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: April 2007
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Find an exciting, fulfilling career--and save the world at the same time!

Our environment is in serious jeopardy and has been for a long time. The difference today is that fewer and fewer people in power are denying the fact--which means that more and more jobs are sprouting up to help solve the problem. From government to private industry, money is now being channeled into saving the environment--and there's a place in this hot new industry for you!

Careers in the Environment gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up this diverse field. Whether you like to work for a profit or nonprofit company, for government or big business, this guide will help you: Develop a clear understanding of your career options Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from air-quality specialist to oceanographer to forestry technician Understand what to expect in an entry-level job Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

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BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Careers - Job Hunting
- Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental)
Dewey: 363.700
LCCN: 2006028907
Series: McGraw-Hill Professional Careers (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 7.05" W x 8.54" (1.35 lbs) 192 pages
 
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Find an exciting, fulfilling career--and save the world at the same time!

Our environment is in serious jeopardy and has been for a long time. The difference today is that fewer and fewer people in power are denying the fact--which means that more and more jobs are sprouting up to help solve the problem. From government to private industry, money is now being channeled into saving the environment--and there's a place in this hot new industry for you!

Careers in the Environment gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up this diverse field. Whether you like to work for a profit or nonprofit company, for government or big business, this guide will help you:

  • Develop a clear understanding of your career options
  • Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from air-quality specialist to oceanographer to forestry technician
  • Understand what to expect in an entry-level job
  • Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition
  • Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

Contributor Bio(s): Walker, Paul: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideFasulo, Mike: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideWalker, Paul: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide