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Increased awareness of the importance of the environment, accompanied by tighter legislation, has increased the number of jobs available in conservation, but has also made them highly prized.
Many companies are looking beyond the academic records of applicants these days, and are searching for potential managers. A few of those taken on can look forward to truly international careers.
In spite of "the recession, there is still room in computing for recruits with practical minds and an interesting background. Working in the vacation will pay off.
Once-secure employment in the public service is now threatened by the brooding of most governments about its cost, but the rewards (intellectual and otherwise) may still be substantial.
