The document outlines the career search and interests of an individual. They enjoy being outdoors, animals, science, math, and travel, but dislike long periods indoors, dressing professionally, and writing. A career assessment identified possible careers like biologist, ecologist and veterinarian. The individual researched environmental scientist and found it involves collecting field data, analyzing it in labs/offices to address environmental issues, often requiring a bachelor's degree and travel. While it fits many interests, they note most work is for companies harming the environment rather than protecting it, and there is no animal interaction. Overall, they think it could still be a good career choice.

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.