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9780816079995

Science

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  • ISBN13:

    9780816079995

  • ISBN10:

    0816079994

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2010-04-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

In today's dynamic employment scene it is common for professionals to change careers during their working lives. Whether to seek fresh challenges, live a preferred lifestyle, or find a more personally satisfying line of work, more and more people are choosing new and different career paths. Sometimes experienced workers are forced to launch a new career due to the economic realities of a changing job market. The Field guides to Finding a New Career provide essential tools in mapping out a path in some of today's most exciting industries. This book offers a step-by-step process for assessing your personal skills and experience and applying them to science. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Angela Libal is an author of books on medicine, anthropology, and natural science. She earned a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College and has worked as an editor, proofreader, and copy editor. She is active in the performing and visual arts and has written two novels.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Finding a New Careerp. vii
How to Use This Bookp. ix
Make the Most of Your Journeyp. xi
Self-Assessment Quizp. xv
Laboratory Technicianp. 1
Atmospheric Scientistp. 13
Geoscientistp. 24
Grant Writerp. 36
Health and Safety Technicianp. 47
Chemist and Materials Scientistp. 57
Science Teacherp. 67
Environmental Scientistp. 78
Technical Writerp. 90
Food Technologistp. 101
Going Solo: Starting Your Own Businessp. 111
Outfitting Yourself for Career Successp. 125
Indexp. 137
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Excerpts

Designed to help those interested in switching jobs,Sciencefeatures notes from the field, helpful self-assessment questions, further resources, and much more. Addressing the concerns specific to different age groups, this new resource is a perfect addition for readers looking to break into a career in the sciences.Careers profiledinclude:
  • Biotechnology product manager
  • Fossil fuel exploration
  • Grant writer
  • Lab researcher
  • Meteorologist
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Renewable energy development
  • Science teacher
  • Technical writer.

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