Finding jobs is one thing, but what about a career? These links are meant to help you place your job search in context. We'll be adding more to this page, including firsthand advice and commentary from a variety of biologists; but in the meantime please explore these links, dealing with the professions and the people....
From the Science and Engineering Library at the University at Buffalo: a monumental assemblage of links, useful for both students and professionals.
Careers in Marine Biology and Oceanography
An eclectic and extensive set of links, dealing with careers in marine research and education, as well as the all-time favorite question: "Where can I work with dolphins?"
Part of the online professional network of the journal Science, with articles and news as well as open forum discussions; targeted primarily for grad students, postdocs and freshly minted Ph.Ds.
Ubiquity Environmental Careers Page
Offers a range of resources for homing in on career goals in the environmental field, including application tips, a message board and listserv.
A firsthand account of what you can expect working as a wildlife biologist: the good, the bad, and the fuzzy. It's not always easy, but it can be worth it....
A set of short bios of professional ecologists, detailing the various paths they followed.