Biology

Jessica Garcia
Personal Finance, Period 6
My Vision
My vision for the future is to become
involved with the environment by having
a career that I will enjoy.
Biology
The career that I have in mind is biology. This is because
many people are not concerned about the environment, but its
important to me. Also, many people do not know the reason why
hundreds of species are dying out all the time, and the reason for
that is because we are not taking care of this earth. They dont
realize that this is a sign that soon, even humans will become
affected as well. Therefore, I want to be abiologist because I
really care about wildlife and the environment.
Labor Demand
Most wildlife biologists work full time and may work
irregular hours when doing fieldwork. For example, some
work hours have to be adjusted schedules when working
with nocturnal creatures.
Growth in the next 5-10 years
The employment for this career is estimated to grow
about 5% by 2022. The employment change by then
would be 1,000.
Salary
The salary for this career is from $32,166 to
$76,750
The average is $50,147 a year.
Education Needed
Bachelors Degree - entry level positions
Masters Degree - needed for advancement
PhD - necessary for independent research and for
university research positions.
Required Skills
Critical-thinking skills - Wildlife biologists need sound reasoning and
judgment to draw conclusions from experimental results and scientific
observations.
Emotional stamina and stability - Wildlife biologists may need to endure long
periods of time with little human contact. As with other occupations that deal
with animals, emotional stability is important when working with injured or sick
animals.
Interpersonal skills - Wildlife biologists typically work on teams. They must be
able to work effectively with others to achieve their goals or negotiate
conflicting goals.

Required Skills
Communication skills - Wildlife biologists write scientific papers and give talks
to the public, policy makers, and academics.
Observation skills - Wildlife biologists must be able to notice slight changes in
an animals characteristics, such as their behavior or appearance.
Outdoor skills - Wildlife biologists may need to chop firewood, swim in cold
water, navigate rough terrain in poor weather, or perform other activities
associated with life in remote areas.
Problem-solving skills - Wildlife biologists try to find the best possible
solutions to threats that affect wildlife, such as disease and habitat loss.


Career Paths
Marine Biology - the study of life in the oceans and other
saltwater environments such as wetlands. All plant and animal
life forms are included.
3 Goals
Three goals to accomplish in the next five years:

1. Already having a degree
2. Gain enough experience
3. Have my career and enjoy it
Goal #1
Already having a degree.

Go to school
Study hard
Graduate on time
The average tuition for this major is $12,322.00 per year
Goal #2
Gain enough experience.

Have a job related to this career
Go to internships
Do volunteer work
Goal #3
Have my career

Have a degree
Have experience
Have the required skills
Average salary is $$50,147 a year
Challenges
Stress from work overload (research, projects, etc)
If I really want this career, this problem shouldnt happen
too much.

Too much time spent on work (travels, fieldwork, etc)
As long as I enjoy what Im doing, I shouldnt see this as
too big of a problem
Career Destination
My career destination is to be in a position that I
will enjoy and be proud of.