Josh Overend (pronouns: he/him) is a wildlife photographerand biologist working on a riparian ecosystem restoration project in Christchurch, New Zealand.

We talk all about✨Josh’s journey to fast track his career and landhis first job in the field✨Simple ways to start out in wildlife photography

✨ 3 easy things you can do to accelerate yourcareer with wildlife

• Do research in your own time and learn aboutyour passions
• Gain as much hands-on experience as you can(Josh suggests wildlife rehabilitation and rescue centres as a starting point)
• Build your network by putting yourself out there(but try not to put people on a pedestal!)

#ITSAWILDLIFE

#itsawildlifeis a platform supporting you tostart and sustain your career with wildlife. 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 wildlife conservationwork - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife! 

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Feel like you’ve triedeverythingto land your dreamjob in wildlife conservation?We got you!

struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid workwith wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?

so, what’s the next step?

✨⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free clarity call⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalizedcareer pointers- DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @itisawildlife⁠⁠⁠⁠ oremail [email protected]

✨Head to the⁠Linktr.ee website⁠to find career advice from wildlifers on⁠Conservation Careers⁠ and funding opportunities in conservation on⁠environmentalgrants.org⁠

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Want to hear more from Josh? Follow his adventures onInstagram @josho_photography, onFacebookor at hiswebsite. You can also find out more about the South Island Wildlife Hospitalhere.

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