The document outlines an individual's career search process, identifying their likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. They complete an online career assessment which identifies possible careers such as biologist, ecologist, veterinarian, and environmental scientist. The individual researches environmental scientist further and finds it involves both fieldwork and lab work studying the environment, with a median salary of $61,700 requiring a bachelor's degree. They conclude it could be a good fit as it allows working outdoors to help the environment, though it may involve more office/lab time than expected and no animal work.

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.