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An invaluable guide to self management, Get A Life Without Sacrificing Your Career is designed to help professionals reduce stress and increase satisfaction by realigning how they spend their time with their personal values. ... Read more

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Get a Life - Get this book!
Excellent book!Practical, timesaving tips and advice.Short chapters can be read quickly. ... Read more

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Follows a professional golfer through her daily activities as she instructs a student, talks to players at a country club, and prepares for a tournament. ... Read more

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Written in an informal and engaging style, Saving the Earth as a Career is an ideal resource for students and professionals pursuing a career in conservation.

• Written in an informal and engaging style this book introduces all the important steps to becoming a conservation professional, from making the right career choice to finding a position in the field
  
• Provides helpful advice to students about selecting a course, conducting research projects, writing papers, and attending conferences
  
• Looks at a number of professions, from environmental lawyer and civil engineer, to ecologist and environmental scientist

“Saving the Earth as a Career is a valuable reference and the authors have taken a momentous step forward in guiding future generations to protect the planet’s natural assets,” Conservation Biology, (Vol 23, No. 3, 2009) ... Read more

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Helpful and Motivating
As a master's student currently seeking out Ph.D. programs, several chapters of the book address aspects of pursuing a career in conservation that I have already dealt with. However, the book clearly spells out the realities of applying to grad school and the eventual career opportunities in the field, reaffirming what I have learned along the way. It would have certainly helped me as an undergraduate to be sure that I was making the best choices to reach my goals.

How to be an environmental scientist
I've often thought about jobs or careers that can help save the planet.This book seemed to help, but not necessarily in helping me to save the world, but perhaps succeeding as a Grad student engaged in research.Career wise the aim, a "conservation professional" is defined to begin with.Most of the books' eleven chapters, (however) are about scientific work as a student - for careers in a governmental, academic or conservation body.Field work, ecology and resource management are stressed though much of this book could readily be translated into general biology: the advantages of postgraduate work, applying and funding, research, conferences, producing a theses and scientific papers.

The book is leavened with excellent cartoons, themed conversations and real life quotations reflecting solutions to issues like tutors, deadlines and launching publications.

Few people reading this book will have most of the options described let alone the choices, particularly in the context of academia - getting suitable research, funding or adequate supervision.E.g., PhD students in an American context are advised about hiring research helpers, a luxury many students will only dream about.

The last two chapters address finding a job and making a difference - "you may be the only one at the table that speaks for those who cannot speak ... non-human animals and ecosystems" with emphasis overall on volunteer work and sharing your findings with the world.

This book will not help you in becoming a David Attenborough and even less, Chico Mendez but is a manifesto in launching a career.It is ideally suited to budding researchers with tips and pointers to the compromised majority about keeping faith and shifting career gears in an age when conservation is yet to be considered a grown up discipline.More could have been said about non academic routes to helping to save the planet given that the greatest conservationists have not necessarily been scientists but often hunters, farmers and that rare breed - an enlightened politician.

Excellent
Best advice for first or second year college students, also very good advice for all college students and graduate students (may not be as useful for high school students)

Very Helpful
I highly recommend this book to any undergraduate or graduate student in any conservation related field.It provides excellent information about, and is largely devoted to topics that are of interest to graduate students or someone interested in a graduate education.

Great information
This book goes through every step of the graduate school process how it really is from the application process to project design and thesis writing to finding a job.I really feel that it cleared up a lot of the questions and anxieties I had about applying to graduate school and getting through it!It reads as though you are having a conversation with the authors and by the end you feel you know them well.I highly recommend it for students in any environmental field. ... Read more

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For individuals already employed in the horse industry or for those seeking equine employment for the first time, the guide is a must read for anyone searching for an equine career. It not only informs readers of up to 70 interesting and rewarding occupations within the horse industry, but it covers the basic skills from preparing and conducting a job search, to accepting a job offer. Tips on answering ads, writing resumes and cover letters, researching, and handling personal interviews provide readers with strategies for reaching their career goals and help them cope successfully with situations that defeat so many job seekers. Time and resource management techniques are included with other practical ways to maintain employment by those experienced in equine professions.Including abundant reference information and photos, this guide is the start to finish for getting your equine career on the right track. ... Read more

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Finally
This book has opened my eyes to finally decide to work with horses for the rest of my life.. I love horses and this book showed me that I now can have a career with them. My parents were amazed at the endless opportunities illustrated in the book. It is worth the money ,as every page is informative.

Excellent
This book is very thorough in not only obtaining a career with horses but how to keep your job with horses. I never knew there was a large number of careers with horses until I read this book.

Disappointing
It's a shame that Amazon.com doesn't have the "look inside" feature for this book, because it doesn't just "[include] tips on writing resumes, filling out applications, interviewing, and keeping a job," over ONE HUNDRED PAGES are devoted to this! And it's not even horse-industry-specific information, it's the same stuff you could find in any job-seeking guidebook. There are 71 horse-related careers that get a single-page outline each. Might be useful for someone who has absolutely no knowledge of the horse industry, or someone looking for a general job-hunting guide with a little horsey info at the end, but that's about it.

Disappointing
It's too bad amazon doesn't have the "look inside" option for this book. It doesn't just "[include] tips on writing resumes, filling out applications, interviewing, and keeping a job," over ONE HUNDRED PAGES are devoted to this. And it's all very generic info that you could find in any "how to get and keep a job" book. Then there are 70 pages outlining 71 careers - that's right, ONE PAGE devoted to each. Could be useful if you really have no idea what's involved in working with horses, but otherwise not worth the $.

Outstnding Guide
The Career Guide to the Horse Industry is an excellent reference for anyone interested in a career with horses. It is easy to understand and is loaded with helpful hints in securing a career within the horse industry. Its not cluttered with pictures or sucess stories as is other books.
Each chapter deals with a specific topic in a job-search within the horse industry. ... Read more

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Russia native and American immigrant Tatiana Sorokina knows firsthand what it’s like to leave behind friends, family, and work to start anew in an unfamiliar country and culture. And she knows exactly what it takes to build a fulfilling career and life in a new land.

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an important book
This is an important book for recent and established immigrants in the United States, especially those seeking to network with people of various professions and lifestyles.It is short and concise and offers significant insight from an open-minded and professional author.The fact that it is written by a woman and a Russian immigrant makes it all the more important.

Resourceful Tool
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (1/08)

How refreshing it is to see a resource for people who legally arrive in this country.Russian-born Tatiana Sorokina uses her experience of having lived in different countries to write this resource for newcomers to the United States.Her goal is to provide a means to make it easier for people who are unfamiliar with the area.It is mainly written for those who are relocating to Chicago, Illinois; however, some of the resources recommended are universal to other areas.

"The Legal Aliens Guide" is written both for people who have immigrated to the United States and for those who are relocating within this country.Making this guide seem more personable, Sorokina relates her own personal experiences of what it was like to move here.Not only was she unfamiliar with the area, but she also knew very few people.Knowing the importance of networking to either gain employment or to start your own business, she offers some incredibly helpful ideas on how to go about it.

"The Legal Alien's Guide" is a concisely written tool to help you aide you in the usually stressful transition of making a big move.It offers a detailed list of resources so that you can pinpoint which ones will best serve your needs.It also has a couple of appendices that provide quick references.There is a great deal of websites listed which would allow someone to start making contacts before they even arrive.Every web address that I checked had active sites.Sorokina also lists a blog address that was written specifically for this book.If you are thinking of making the move to Chicago or one of its outlying areas, this is the perfect resource for you.

Great help for newcomers
I wish I had all this information when I moved to Chicago! Makes an excellent welcome present for new friends relocating to the Windy City. ... Read more

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Report examining trends and the implication of these trends in research careers of life scientists in training and upon completion of the training process. Conclusions and recommendations are included. Softcover. ... Read more

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reflects the reality
It is a good book.I wish I have read the book six years earlier (before I enrolled in a PhD program).This book confirms everything I have observed in this field.It should be a required reading for everyone whois thinking about to pursue a career in science. ... Read more

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There is no more challenging and rewarding career than law enforcement, but so few know where to start in order to break into this exciting field. Written by a seasoned law enforcement professional, The Everything Guide to Careers in Law Enforcement will help you navigate the application, hiring, and training process.

This unique comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of job options availableÑfrom local and state police to National Park Rangers and Homeland Security officers. Inside, youÕll find:

• Candidate requirements
• Desired qualities and education for applicants
• Where and how to apply to different agencies
• The future of law enforcement in the twenty-first century

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Put your career in full bloom!

Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Landscape Architecture, Botanical Gardens, and Arboreta Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to get started in this creative industry.

This career-boosting book will help you:

• Determine the specialty that's right for you, from landscape design to conservation to urban planning
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What you really want
This book is pretty helpful, even if you already know quite a bit about the subject.It is informative and helps with narrowing down the career options you have. ... Read more

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If you're looking to learn more about your career optionsin the biosciences, this book is for you!This book is designed toprovide you (or your advisees) with a basic understanding of theworking world, how it functions, and how this information cantranslate into different career opportunities in the biological andbiomedical sciences.It describes positions both at and away from thelaboratory bench.It is intended for students, postdoctoral fellows,faculty, career counselors, and anyone else who is interested inlearning more about the different types of careers in the biosciences.Topics addressed in this book include:

Descriptions of specific positions for scientists in variousfields, specifically as they relate to particular types of work and/or organizations.

Categories of potential employers.

Hints on how to identify specific job opportunities.

Tips on how to get a scientifically and financially rewarding job.

A listing of additional resources (professional societies, publications, websites, and more). ... Read more

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Rehashed Career Gobbly Gook
I found this book to be simply a rehash of everything that has been written since "What Color is Your Parachute." There is nothing original here and it did very little to clearly paint the picture for future careers in science. This book was written a number of years ago and I was disappointed to see that it includes nothing about modern aspects of bioscience careers. Quite disappointing to say the least..

A delightful and thorough discussion of available careers.
This book is an essential part of every science job-seeker's armamentarium.It contains a vivid and detailed plan for developing your career, from the broad first steps to the detailed 'end game'.The sectionon the approach to career planning was particularly helpful.The personalanecdotes reinfirced the feeling that the author has already'been thereand done that', a reassurance that is so often missing in other careerbooks.This book gives me the confidence that I can carve out my own nichein the business world. ... Read more

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This updated careers guide covers all aspects of working with animals, including veterinary work, veterinary nursing, zoo and safari park work. It provides contemporary information on training courses and job opportunities. ... Read more

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The exciting new follow-up to Alexander Margulis' Be in Charge this book offers a guide for those who desire advancement to top positions in business and academia. It discusses and presents advantages of progress and presents the inherent sacrifices to the individual and family in that pursuit. Essential 'do-s' and 'don't-s' are included as well as some hilarious items from the Internet and illustrated with 14 cartoons by Tom Reese a respected US cartoonist. ... Read more

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Aided by developments in computer science and the success of the Human Genome Project, biotechnology is expected to shape the twenty-first century more than any other field.Learn about careers in each stage of the life of a biotechnology product, from research, to regulatory approval, to manufacturing. ... Read more