Opportunities in Forestry Careers (Opportunities In! Series) - Hardcover

Wille, Christopher M.

9780844223049: Opportunities in Forestry Careers (Opportunities In! Series)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0844223042 ISBN 13: 9780844223049

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary, 1998

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More than 100 "opportunities" for students and job seekers!

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . covers a range of professions, from acting to writing, and encompasses traditional as well as cutting-edge careers. Each book offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within each field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

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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
An expansive overview of possible work settings, including the woods, government agency offices, city parks, or even city hall!
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.

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