Looking for a good career? Think water.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for hydrologists will rise 24% in the next few years. This will be driven by agricultural needs as well as the need for fresh water for a growing world population.
How does one get to be a hydrologist? According to a report in The New York Times, "Most hydrologists did not earn degrees in hydrology; in fact, only a handful of undergraduate and graduate hydrology programs exist across the country. It is far more common for hydrologists to come from a hard-science or engineering background."
According to the article, math skills are essential for careers in hydrology, as are good oral and written communication skills.
So how does this play out for job-seekers? I just did a quick search for "hydrology" on Experience.com and turned up 25 jobs (3/16/09, 1:44pm).
Worth a look!
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