Great jobs for biology majors Book

"What can I do with a degree in biology?"



Whether you want to investigate the great outdoors or experiment in a laboratory, spend your days in front of a class or among the animals in a zoo, a biology degree offers career options as diverse as living organisms themselves. With all the flexibility the field offers, the challenge is to find a focus that fits your personality and preferences. Great Jobs for Biology Majors helps you do just that.





Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers both the basics of a job search as well as detailed profiles of possible careers in your field. From biology teacher to botanist, medical technician to zoologist, you'll explore a variety of job options for biology majors--including some you never knew existed--to determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs. In this updated edition, you'll find:



• Thorough explanations of job-search basics such as crafting r{e acu}sum{e acu}s, writing cover letters, and interviewing dos and donts

• Revealing self-assessments to help you determine your best professional fit

• Investigative tools to help you uncover those jobs that will make the most of your major

• Networking tips to get your face out in the field and your foot in the door before the résumé is even sent

• True-life tales from practicing professionals who detail what daily life on the job is really like

• Up-to-date statistics on earnings, advancement, and the overall career outlook



With the information and inspiration packed into Great Jobs for Biology Majors, you'll discover how to explore your professional options, target your ideal career, and use your college major as an asset in landing your dream job.