| Environment Careers
Hi everyone,
I have just graduated from university, I have a high 2:1 joint honours degree, animal biology and English literature, but no experience of this kind of work. I have always wanted to work with wildlife... zoo keeping would be an ideal job for me, but I have started looking at more general conservation work as well. I know that experience is EVERYTHING, and I want to do as much volunteering as possible (as soon as I get the means, I can't afford anything at the moment) as this seems to be the only way to actually get a foothold. I also want to do courses but I will have to save up for these. I did some field work during my degree but it was mostly academic/theoretical.
I was wondering if anyone here who has a career in conservation/animal jobs could offer me any advice as I am feeling pretty lost and unsure right now, with the way things are. What is the best way to get a foothold? What type of volunteering is considered valuable, what experience is a waste of time? What are the most important skills, what makes you stand out from the crowd? What kind of jobs are available to a graduate?
P.s sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place, I'm new to the forum and couldn't find a suitable place!  |