6 tips to consider when writing a kickass CV to land your dream job in wildlife conservation… AND of course we have a free template to use when writing your very own so sink your teeth into this bad boy!

1. Structure your CV
2. Transferable skills
3. Keep the presentation simple: font, spacing, spelling
4. References on request
5. Collect referees before you need them
6. Call first

 
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 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

 Read a transcript of this episode here.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.

Today we have some top tips for how to start learning your flora and fauna. This episode elaborates on 10 steps towards your career in wildlife conservation (AND 8 steps to take today to step into your dream career) so check those out if you'd like more info!
 
#ITSAWILDLIFE

 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

 Read a transcript of this episode here.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.

Today we speak with behavioural ecologist and Purple-crowned Fairywren specialist, Dr Niki Teunissen. She has spent the last 8 years living and working in the remote Kimberley region to study the intricate lives of these small, lively, socially fascinating birds and learn what is being done to protect this threatened species. 

For more from Niki, head to Twitter @NikiTeunissen to follow her research.

Acknowledgements: Niki’s work with the fairywrens is completed through Monash University and the fieldwork is conducted on Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, a property in the central Kimberley managed by Australian Wildlife Conservancy. 

 
#ITSAWILDLIFE

 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.

Today we have the absolute pleasure of speaking with the lovely Gael Sanchez (pronouns: she/her) – wildlife biologist, silversmith, science communicator creator of Cactus Quoll Creations and all-round amazing human being. Gael works as the Lead Inland Wildlife Biologist for the Bay Mills Indian Community in Texas and also leads a charge to level the playing field in the wildlife conservation space and increase diversity and opportunity.

You can follow Cactus Quoll Creations on Instagram @cactusquollcreations and Facebook. Gael also has an amazing website, filled with free resources for wildlifers and manages a jewelry and sustainable shop where she sells her own products and designs. Make sure you check those out at the links!

 
 #ITSAWILDLIFE

 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

 Read a transcript of Gael's story here.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.

The wonderful work of Eliza Stott for women in the wildlife space is fast being recognized within the natural science community worldwide. A zoo keeper, wildlife researcher and lover of wombats, Eliza is also known for founding Women in Wildlife, an online platform that amplifies and connects women working in the wildlife industry. We caught up with Eliza to hear her story, career advice and journey with Women in Wildlife.

If you are a woman working in the wildlife space, why not pop across to Women in Wildlife?

You can follow Women in Wildlife on Facebook, Instagram @women.in.wildlife, LinkedIn, YouTube and in a private Facebook group. Head to their website to find out more and subscribe to their free monthly newsletters and if you’d like merchandise, they also have a shop! You can follow Eliza’s adventures on Instagram @biologist.eliza or LinkedIn.

 
#ITSAWILDLIFE

 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.

As ecology and wildlife conservation are such practical fields, internships (or apprenticeships) are a great way to build hands-on skills, field experience and networks as well as get your foot in the door when starting your career.

In this episode, we cover when to apply for an internship, what to look for in an intern program and some (Australian) organisations you can intern with. 

 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife  

Everyone wants different things from their studies: it’s one of those things (like so many) where your level of commitment is largely up to you and your own personal motivations. For some people, studying is more of a background activity to their lifestyle whereas for others it is more of a full-time commitment. It can be the same qualification and same level and it will mean different things to different people.
 
 In part 2 of our “study series”, we’re looking at how to know if you’re ready to start studying using these 6 considerations:

1. is it a requirement for your dream job
2. test it out first… for free
3. love your subject and respect your teachers
4. keep your eyes on the end prize
5. lifestyle fit
6. technical stuff 

 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife  

Most people will tell you that “you have to have a degree to work with wildlife” but is that actually true?
 
 Today we explore the options for studying (and NOT studying) for different roles in ecology and wildlife conservation. We talk about the type and level of qualification you might want to pursue, and how to know if you’re ready to start studying. 

 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife  

If you don't know where you're going, how will you know when you've arrived?
 
Today we talk all about the importance of taking the time to define your dream and how to do it in 3 simple steps:

1. Take time & space for yourself (at least 10 minutes with a notebook)
2. Tell yourself "it's mine"
3. See how close you already are 

#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife  

Periods of unemployment and uncertainty seem to be a common theme in the ecology and wildlife conservation space.
 
 Today we talk all about how to stay confident when you feel “stuck” in the “job application cycle” using 3 simple steps:

1. Know your worth 
2. Make yourself a plan 
3. Spend your time building skills and experience

 #itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! 

Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.

FREE RESOURCES:

Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.

·         FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation

·         FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs

·         FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps

·         FREE template: How to write a kickass CV

For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.

Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! 

We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife