Outdoor Careers: Exploring Occupations in Outdoor Fields

by Ellen Shenk

Overview

Includes individual career profiles in: agriculture and food production - biological sciences - conservation - environmental sciences - engineering - marine careers - recreation - indoor careers with an outdoor twist. Revised and updated.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811741200
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	01/01/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	581 KB

About the Author

Ellen Shenk's experience in the career field includes writing articles and presenting seminars on the topics of the creative job search, interviewing, and writing resumes. She is a past editor of the national newsletter of the Career Information Resource Advisory Group and currently lives in Ottawa, Canada.

Editorial Reviews

YA-- A handbook that covers eight major fields relevant to YAs seeking careers in the outdoors or in related areas. Included are where the jobs are, how to find the right one, descriptions, salary information, entry-level requirements, and employment outlook. Each chapter contains commentary by professionals involved in civil engineering, veterinary science, landscape architecture, commercial diving, etc. An accessible, well-organized guide for career collections.

School Library Journal

According to Shenk, individuals choose outdoor careers because they like communing with nature and do not see income as their first priority. Her book is an excellent starting point for information and guidance. Profiles of men and women (in equal balance) in the various fields follow the job descriptions. Resources are found at the end of each section. Appendixes include job listings, sources of labor, market information, and government employment.

Kathy Bonnar

Outdoor Careers appears in its second edition to explore occupations in outdoor fields, from food production and conservation to marine and engineering careers. Students in school will find job descriptions and the latest details on salaries, employment outlook, and educational requirements for all positions.

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