Career path
Zoologist & Wildlife Biologist
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Investigative InterestsCentral
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- OpennessCentral
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- IndependenceImportant
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- AchievementImportant
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
- Working ConditionsModerate
How much you value variety, security, and the material conditions of work (compensation, environment).
- Realistic InterestsModerate
Your interest in hands-on, practical work with tools, machines, or physical materials.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Education & research
- Job titles you'll see
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
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