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Great @CSEE_SCEE webinar & discussion right now re: non-profit careers!
Insight from panelists @JB_Grimm ( @WCS_Canada), @jessieleecurrie ( @WWFCanada), and @hannah_mcca ( @WPCWild911), hosted by @NCC_scientist.
#CdnSci #NGOLife #Conservation
Insight from panelists @JB_Grimm ( @WCS_Canada), @jessieleecurrie ( @WWFCanada), and @hannah_mcca ( @WPCWild911), hosted by @NCC_scientist.
#CdnSci #NGOLife #Conservation
~140 participants, holy moly! #CdnSci are really, really interested in non-profit #conservation careers. Great that @CSEE_SCEE is providing this opportunity.
#ConservationJobs
#ConservationJobs
"How important is science communication experience for conservation NGO jobs?" asks @CSEE_SCEE audience member.
@jessieleecurrie @JB_Grimm @hannah_mcca agree that #SciComm skills are very important, although the amount of time that different ENGO staff spend on it might vary.
@jessieleecurrie @JB_Grimm @hannah_mcca agree that #SciComm skills are very important, although the amount of time that different ENGO staff spend on it might vary.
Think about sharpening your skills and knowledge. Three specific courses recommended by panelists:
1) Project management: https://www.wildteam.org.uk/online
2) GIS modules: https://www.conservationtraining.org
3) Indigenous Canada: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
#ConservationJobs #CdnSci #NGOLife
1) Project management: https://www.wildteam.org.uk/online
2) GIS modules: https://www.conservationtraining.org
3) Indigenous Canada: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
#ConservationJobs #CdnSci #NGOLife
Other suggestions include:
* Tailor your application (resume & cover letter), don't send out one-size-fits-all missives...
* Keep in touch with your references. If you get an interview & references might get called, make sure that they understand why you want THAT job.
* Tailor your application (resume & cover letter), don't send out one-size-fits-all missives...
* Keep in touch with your references. If you get an interview & references might get called, make sure that they understand why you want THAT job.
"I am really pumped about the next 10 years in conservation," says webinar host @NCC_scientist. "We need more people who can find & share solutions, [more diverse thinking and approaches]. We need more people like you."
YES! Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes.
YES! Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes.
A few Qs along the lines of "What #conservation NGOs are out there?"
Lots! Search internet, ask friends & family, pay attention to news (esp local/regional). Conference proceedings can help but most ENGO staff don't do research per se. Broad ENGO networks have members too, e.g.,
Lots! Search internet, ask friends & family, pay attention to news (esp local/regional). Conference proceedings can help but most ENGO staff don't do research per se. Broad ENGO networks have members too, e.g.,
* Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) & its regional networks https://www.rcen.ca/provincial-affiliate-networks
* See who attends/presents at annual(ish) gatherings of ENGOs, e.g., https://albertaecotrust.com/gathering
* learn about Canada's charitable sector, e.g., https://www.canadahelps.org/en/explore/charities/category/environment
#ConservationJobs
* See who attends/presents at annual(ish) gatherings of ENGOs, e.g., https://albertaecotrust.com/gathering
* learn about Canada's charitable sector, e.g., https://www.canadahelps.org/en/explore/charities/category/environment
#ConservationJobs
