More Marine Animal and Dolphin Internship Information
Hi there,
Beside swimming with the dolphins in the Florida Keys, you might want to take your passion one step further and participate in a internship. Theater of the Sea has put up some new information about their internship. Like I said in my previous post, if you want to get a career in the marine animal business, you definitely need to do an internship.
Click Here for more information: Dolphin and Marine Animal Internship
Here are some questions that they ask their interns and it would be helpful for you to think about. These questions may help you think are you ready to get into this career.
What do you envision as a typical day of an intern?
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Are there any days/shifts you are unable to work?
If yes, when?__________________________________________________
Are you aware that the job often requires:
• strenuous physical activity? Yes / No
• strong swimming skills? Yes / No
• working in water below 70 degrees Fahrenheit? Yes / No
• working in hot, rainy and humid weather? Yes / No
• working holidays and weekends? Yes / No
• working overtime? Yes / No
• lifting over 30 lbs? Yes / No
Are you an IMATA member? Yes / No
Are you knowledgeable about operant conditioning techniques? Yes / No
Are you an experienced public speaker? If yes, give background. Yes / No
Experience:___________________________________________________
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What are your views on marine mammals in human care?
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What is you ideal job? __________________________________________
What are your long-term career goals? _____________________________
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I hope this helps you!
God Bless,
John
August 26th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
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December 11th, 2009 at 11:24 am
what website/agency did the girl do the internship with???
January 5th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Hi Amy,
What kind of internship are you looking for? Explain more.
God Bless,
John