How to Answer: If you could take any continued education in forestry, what would be your focus?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Forester job interview.
14. If you could take any continued education in forestry, what would be your focus?
How to Answer
As a forester, continued education is essential. It's also required to remain in good standing with the Society of American Foresters. If you could choose any focus for your continued education, which would it be?
Written by Nisha Yadav
Entry Level
"As I recently graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, I have not had much opportunity to explore further education. I do, however, believe that it is incredibly important to my success as a forester. Do you have any continuing education courses to recommend? I am happy to hear any recommendations from you."
Written by Ryan Brown
Answer Example
"I recently took a course on Pacific Northwest Timberlands Management: Regulations, Litigation, & Business. It was very informative, and I look forward to my next course. I do have my eye on Applied Forest Finance. I believe that a stronger knowledge base in budgets and profitability will always be a helpful resource."
Written by Nisha Yadav
Experienced
"Continued education is essential to me which is why I take one to two courses every year. This year I have my eye on attending The Impact of Climate Change on Forests of the Rockies as well as Healthy Habitats for Native Wildlife."
Written by Ryan Brown