Opportunties in Forestry Careers (Opportunities in...Series) - Softcover

Wille, Hristopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071411518 ISBN 13: 9780071411516

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2003

Synopsis

opportunities in . . . Series provides valuable career insight to students and job seekers!

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . explores a vast range of professions.

Each book offers:

• The latest information on a field of interest
• Training and education requirements for each career
• Salary statistics for different positions within each field
• Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
• And much more

About this title

Synopsis:

This is your passport to a successful and rewarding career. Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, "VGM's Opportunities in" ...series gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions, as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career, no matter how specialized the field. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics to the lowdown on life on the job, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you confidently pursue the profession that's right for you!In this revised edition of "Opportunities in Forestry Careers", you'll find: tips on determining if you have the skills, qualifications, and temperament to make it in forestry services; reliable resources for bachelor's degree programs, postgraduate work, and technical 'ranger school' training; detailed descriptions of job duties and responsibilities for a wide variety of positions, from land planner to mill supervisor to park administrator; and an expansive overview of possible work settings, including the woods, government agency offices, city parks, or even city hall!It includes the latest information on the earning potential for both freelance consulting and permanent salaried work; strategies for breaking into the business, including advice targeted to women and those interested in international assignments.

Take the stress out of the career selection process with this indispensable guide that functions as your own personal vocational counselor. You'll find enough expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career -and your future.

About the Author:

Christopher M. Wille has written about the environment for more than twenty years.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071411518
• ISBN 13: 9780071411516
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208