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Careers in Biology-Related Fields

Careers in natural sciences
University of St. Francis
“Finding a career in the health professions, biology, or environmental sciences”
http://www.stfrancis.edu/ns/careers.htm

Occupational outlook handbook, 2002-03 Edition
Professional and related occupations
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Outlook for life scientists, science technicians, health diagnosing and treating occupations, health technologists and technicians, environmental scientists
http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1002.htm

What jobs do biologists have?
American Institute of Biological Sciences
http://www.aibs.org/careers/index.html

Links to many specific career descriptions: Biology
Furman University
http://alpha.furman.edu/~snyder/careers/careerlist.html

Biology Careers for the Next Century
John A. Snyder, PhD, Furman University
Full-text article from: Carolina Tips, Aug. 1997
Carolina Biological Supply Company
http://www.carolina.com/tips/97aug/tips897a.htm

FASEB Career resources
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
“A career opportunities and development service that matches applicants at all career levels with employers who hire biomedical scientists, physicians, and technicians”
https://ns2.faseb.org/careerweb/

Careers in biology
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology - Educational Council
http://www.sicb.org/careers/index.php3

Just the FAQ's
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
"Why should I become a biologist? What do biologists do? Who hires biologists? How much do biologists earn? Will I be able to support a family? What major should I choose? What are some of the subdisciplines in biology? If I decide to become a biologist, what classes should I take? Are there other activities I should participate in besides formal classes?"
http://www.sicb.org/careers/faqs.php3

Careers in Botany: a guide to working with plants
The Botanical Society of America
http://www.botany.org/bsa/careers/

Environmental career opportunities
The Brubach Corporation
Conservation & Natural Resources / Environmental Policy, Legislation & Regulation /Environmental Advocacy, Outreach & Communications /Environmental Science & Engineering /Outdoor & Environmental Education /Environmental Jobs in Higher Education /International Environmental Jobs /Environmental Degree Programs /Environmental Internships
http://www.ecojobs.com/

Careers in ecology
Ecological Society of America
"What do ecologists do? What kinds of jobs are there in ecology? What is the job outlook like? What courses should I take? How can I gain experience during college? How do I learn more about careers in ecology? Searching for a job"
http://esa.sdsc.edu/undergraduate.htm


General career sites

NVCC Woodbridge Library – Career information
Includes: Career Database Directories, Special Career Sites, Federal and State Employment Sites, Summer/Part-Time Employment Sites, Student Job Sites, Internship Sites, General Job Resources Sites
http://www.nvcc.edu/woodbridge/library/careerinformation.html

Online job banks
U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/dol/jobs.htm

The Secretary’s 21st Century Workforce Initiative: Resources
U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/21cw/resources.htm

Working in the 21st Century
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor statistics
“A portrait of the U.S. workforce at the beginning of the New Millennium: a set of charts and related information about subjects ranging from education levels to retirement plans. You can view a "slideshow" of the chartbook.”
http://www.bls.gov/opub/working/home.htm



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