Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Read publications and journals about biofuels and biodiesel to keep up with developments in the field. You can find a list of publications and other resources on the U.S. Department of Energy's Web site, https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/bioenergy-resource-library. Biofuels International has articles, policy information, and guides on its Web site, https://biofuels-news.com. Get an internship or part-time job in a company that provides research and development services on biofuels or biodiesel products. If you're in school, ask your career services office for assistance in researching and locating internship and job opportunities. Search for job openings also by using employment Web sites and conducting an online search for companies that specialize in biofuels or biodiesel research and development.

Talk with biofuels/biodiesel professionals about their careers. Ask your school counselor to help arrange an interview. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What type of tools and equipment do you use to do your work? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field?