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Careers in the Animal Science Industry: Roles and Educational Requirements, Lecture notes of Communication
An overview of various careers in the animal science industry, including scientists, engineers, related specialists, managers and financial specialists, marketing, merchandising and sales representatives, education, communication and information specialists, social services professionals, agricultural production specialists, and the three steps in choosing an occupation. It also includes sources of occupational information and educational requirements for different roles.
What you will learn
- What are the different roles in the animal science industry?
- What sources of occupational information are recommended for those looking to enter the animal science industry?
- What educational requirements are necessary for scientists and engineers?
- What percentage of jobs in agricultural marketing, merchandising, and sales require a bachelor's degree?
- What are the three steps in choosing an occupation in the animal science industry?
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Careers in the Animal Science Industry
Scientists, Engineers, & Related
Specialists
Perform research to improve the competitive position of agriculture in the US
Scientists, Engineers, & Related
Specialists
- Animal scientist, biochemist, entomologist, food scientist, geneticist, microbiologist
- Agricultural engineer, environmental engineer, food engineer
- Nutritionist, veterinarian
- These workers do essential research and development that improves the competitive position of the US in world markets https://youtu.be/ktkXlyxMI4s?list=PL7B61381EE https://youtu.be/oMge9B94fzs
Managers & Financial Specialists
Use human relation and communication skills to provide guidance within an agriculture business
Managers & Financial Specialists
- Business manager, food service manager, retail manager, wholesale manager
- Economist, financial analyst, credit analyst
Marketing, Merchandising, and Sales
Representatives
Use communication and technology skills to trade agriculture products
Marketing, Merchandising, & Sales
Representatives
- Marketing manager, livestock buyer, market analyst
- Food broker, grain merchandiser
- Sales representative, technical service representative
- About one-third of the projected openings for college graduates with degrees in agriculture are from this category https://youtu.be/mo2ncG5KxRk https://youtu.be/DzBvBFBhpjk
Education, Communication, &
Information Specialist
Use communication skills to share information about agriculture
Education, Communication, &
Information Specialist
- Agriculture education teacher, college faculty member, extension agent
- Public relations specialist, reporter, editor https://youtu.be/1u1RhRCp7Nk?list=PL7B61381EE https://youtu.be/2KSbP-Gk5cs?list=PL7B61381EE
Social Services Professionals
Use communication skills and technical expertise to provide information about agriculture
Social Services Professionals
- Dietician, nutrition counselor
- Food inspector https://youtu.be/VNdMgcy4DME?list=PL7B61381EE https://youtu.be/mT-5sEDse3E?list=PL7B61381EE
Agricultural Production Specialist
Use technical skills to produce agriculture products
Agricultural Production Specialist
- Farmer, rancher
- Professional farm manager, feedlot manager https://youtu.be/qsaRvXNZQ9M
Three Steps in Choosing an Occupation
A. Self-Analysis - first step!
_1. Ability – capacity to perform
- Talent – natural ability to do a job
- Physical make-up – strength, stamina, health
- Previous experience – work done in the past
- Interests – things that hold one’s attention
- Educational aspirations – how much education a person wants and_ _can obtain
- Attitude and values – how a person sees himself or herself
- Flexibility – willing to change
- Personality – how others see a person’s traits_
Three Steps in Choosing an Occupation
B. Study an Occupation – get information
_1. Nature of the work – hours, location, conditions, skills, etc.
- Educational requirements – amount, licenses, special training
- Demand, pay, benefits, opportunity for promotion, job security
- The best way to learn more about an occupation is work experience_
Three Steps in Choosing an Occupation
C. Make a Decision – last step
_1. Match oneself with the best occupation for the person
- Have second choice
- Leave opportunities to change plans in the future_
Sources of Occupational Information
A. Counselors and career development coordinators B. Agriculture education teachers C. Parents and relatives D. Persons working in specific jobs E. Dictionary of Occupational titles – provides descriptions of more than 20,000 jobs in the US F. Books and pamphlets G. Internet sites H. Work experiences
Educational Requirements
A. Scientists and engineers usually require masters or doctoral college degrees B. About 85% of the jobs in agricultural marketing, merchandising, and sales representatives require baccalaureate degrees C. Most jobs that have laborer, helper, aide, attendant, or worker in the title only require a high school diploma