We surveyed 80 industrial ecologists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical industrial ecologist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an industrial ecologist?
Low
High
Working as an industrial ecologist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that industrial ecologists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become an industrial ecologist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an industrial ecologist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an industrial ecologist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an industrial ecologist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for industrial ecologists.