By Nomadic Chris, 6 May 2010

If you're looking for something to read, check out our Careers, Role Models, Profiles and Interviews Section where you will find many professions featured, learn about what it takes to succeed, and ask yourself, is this job for me?

It's about what you enjoy doing, work can be fulfilling if you choose the right sort of work. Should work just be about the money? Doesn't aptitude and affinity matter?

After all, how much time do we spend at work in our daily lives? Doesn't it seem wise to CHOOSE TO WORK at something you enjoy?

So think about it, WHAT do you enjoy doing, AND WHY?

For the SEVENTH in this "IS THIS JOB FOR ME" Series, we focus our attention on DOLPHIN TRAINERS!

Many people want to work with animals /mammals such as dolphins (or any animal great or small!) but what levels of dedication and commitment are required to have a career in this field? Is a love of animals simply enough or is much more needed? Here are some tips on how to become a dolphin trainer! (Sources: Marine Mammals www.ehow.com )

Volunteer and Gain Experience! Like with any career or profession, you have to get your foot in the door and gain vital experience! This means volunteering and getting some hands on experience at zoos, vets, parks and wildlife education centers. Being able to know how to respond and communicate with animals is something which develops over time so best to gain even the most simple of experience first!!

Develop a Good Attitude! No day is ever the same and you will be expected to perform many different tasks so it is important to have a positive attitude! You maybe expected to train, maintain hygiene levels, clean up, prepare live shows and educate people; sometimes all in the same day!

Education Requirements! Different organizations will require a diverse array of educational qualifications but to work with marine life; you don’t necessarily need to be a marine biologist but a qualification in biology and / or animal behavior may help!

Commitment! Dealing with animals on a daily basis can be hard work so high levels of commitment and patience are required even for the most animal / mammal loving of people!

Working with animals, like any job, is hard work but ultimately rewarding!

  CAREER tripleTALK: Interview with Harriet Chiu, Assistant Marine Mammal Curator, Ocean Park, Hong Kong!

Dolphin Trainer Tips How to become a Dolphin Trainer Ocean Park Conservation Foundation