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What are the odds that I will actually get a job as a Zoologist?

I am planning to go to college and double major in zoology and field biology and I was just wondering what the chances are.
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Kelly’s Answer

Hi there, firstly, I am strong believer that anything you put your mind too can be achieved! I also studied Zoology, 13 years on, I have managed a rehab/conservation centre and now work in Conservation Education. It was a long path and it is rare that people in this area jump straight into a job. Some people are lucky but I think the best advise is to be prepared to have to work hard before getting where you want. Experience is incredibly important, it will also help you test the waters and see if it is actually what you want to do and/or help you decide where you would like to specialise. So go and gain volunteer experience, network and meet lots of people, learn as much as you can and be prepared to graft, do not expect it to land on your lap (although if it does, well done!!!). Remember you can achieve anything you set your mind to do, after 2.5 years of volunteering over a period of 8 years, I got my dream job and am now working on an incredibly exciting project!
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Sarah’s Answer

Hello! Rather than answering directly what the odds are, I'm here to offer encouragement and support to follow your passions & interests. Choosing a college major that you are interested in will help you succeed in completing your degree. It will also help you gain additional skills & tangential expertise that may lead to entirely unplanned/unexpected career opportunities. Regardless of the projected chances of landing a job in a desired field, the pursuit is valuable and will provide opportunities in the future. They may or may not be the opportunities you want for your future self right now, but being open to alternative paths can lead you to an enriching and rewarding career.

I completed a B.S. in Zoology in 2011, and a Ph.D in Entomology in 2017, and now I work in technology as a data scientist. While I'm not using the biology knowledge I've gained through my education in my daily job, I am using a lot of other skills and expertise I gained along the way. My interest in ecology led me to study statistics and eventually to learn to code - these are two things I would not have chosen for myself otherwise. But now I am in a career path that I feel continually challenged by, I am always learning new things, and I am always meeting new people. I regularly have the opportunity to help others learn, grow and gain new skills. I don't earn a paycheck in the fields that I earned degrees in. But I do have the work-life balance to volunteer in STEM and nature programs, to enjoy time outdoors, and to further my knowledge independently. I never could have envisioned this career path for myself years ago, but I am happy with where I have ended up so far.
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