Career Opportunities Series – serie

Conservation and environmental jobs account for between 1 and 3 percent of total U.S. employment, and educational options for this field have grown significantly in recent years. According to U.S. News & World Report, there are now some 515 colleges that offer degrees in natural resources and conservation fields, 266 that offer environmental sciences programs, and 241 that offer environmental studies programs. ""Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment"" features more than 70 profiles of careers in these flourishing areas. Cutting across several broad industries - such as agriculture, education, engineering, law, and science - jobs in conservation and the environment can be found in such diverse settings as nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, hospitals, utilities, and other public and private businesses. Career profiles include: Agricultural consultant, Atmospheric scientist, Environmental attorney, Environmental engineer, Environmental science professor, Farm manager, Fish and wildlife officer, Forester, Landscape architect, Outdoor education instructor, and, Wilderness guide.

Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry, Fourth Edition contains more than 70 job profiles, each carefully reviewed and updated to reflect current duties, requirements, and salary ranges. More than 15 appendixes have been completely updated. New and updated job profiles include: Aerobics instructor; Boxing manager; Pro baseball umpire; Professional football player; Sports industry attorney; and, Sportswriter.