Once you have learned more about your own personality, the
next step is to learn more about the various careers that are open to
you, and
choose the one that you believe will be the best match.
I've known many scientists-in-training who felt that the
only appropriate career for scientists is research. Research is
certainly a fascinating career,
and it is at the heart of what science is about. But it is far from the
only rewarding
profession that people who are interested in science can pursue. There
are dozens of exciting job roles you
can choose from: academic researcher, journal editor, high school
teacher,
industry researcher, fundraiser, journalist, technician, doctor, and
more. In this unit we'll explore many of these
careers in detail, looking at what typical work days are like, what kind
of
training is required, what career advancement possibilities there are,
what
compensation is like, and what kinds of personalities are the best fit.
