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Those pursuing a wildlife career can probably relate...
WHO CAN RELATE? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ If this is you, the Becoming a Wildlife Professional free training is exactly what you need. Starts next week! Make sure you are signed up to get the link to my premiere free training from what I learned from 20 years of being in this field. Plus there will be prizes! ​​​​​​​​​
Do you really need a master’s for a wildlife job?
🎓 Should you invest in a master's degree for your wildlife career, or is experience enough? 🤔 In the recent Fancy Scientist podcast episode (#120), Matt Howard gives insights on navigating your career path and whether further education is the right move for YOU!🎙️ Tune in!
Broaden your search and don’t limit yourself!
🔍 Have you ever wondered how some wildlife professionals find jobs you didn’t even know existed? Sometimes, it’s all about who you know! 🐾 In this week's Fancy Scientist podcast episode (#120), Matt Howard talks about the unexpected path to a career with the Department of Transportation. One key lesson? 🤝 Be a cooperative and pleasant partner in the field—it could lead to opportunities you never even knew about! Want to know how to uncover these hidden wildlife jobs? 🔑 Tune in!
Don’t send another generic cover letter—tips from a hiring panel!
Are your cover letters not getting you interviews? 🚨 After being on multiple hiring panels, Matt Howard tells you—generic cover letters are everywhere. It’s like people are using caveman-era ChatGPT templates 🦴 to write the same thing over and over. And hiring teams notice. So, in this Fancy Scientist podcast episode, Matt reveals how you can stand out from the crowd! Your cover letter is your chance to make a real connection, so make it count! 🎯✨ 🐾🎙️
A Day in the Life as the Conservation Optimism Director
🎥 Excited to share our latest Fancy Scientist podcast episode! Join me as I dive deep into the life of a director of Conservation Optimism, Jon Taylor, who shares insights on his diverse workday and managing a global team. Don't miss it! 🌍
I'm an optimist because...
Feeling inspired and energized by my talk with Jon Taylor on the Fancy Scientist podcast! 🐯✨ Optimism fuels us to make the impossible possible. 🎙️🦋 Discover why optimism is contagious and how it can drive us forward in conservation work. Don't miss this episode!
Hope in Conservation
How do we keep hope alive in conservation? Jon Taylor shares insights in the Fancy Scientist podcast episode #118 about the importance of framing and language when talking to people. Don't miss this enlightening conversation! 🌎💬
Connecting Local Voices
🌱 In the recent episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast #117, we take you behind the scenes of the GLFx network with Ana Yi Soto, where they support 35 local organizations across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. From connecting them with the right opportunities to amplifying their voices on the global stage, listen what it's all about empowering communities to lead the charge in conservation. Get a glimpse into their world and see how local action is driving global impact! 🎥✨
Why LANGUAGE JUSTICE matters?
Imagine NOT being able to fully express your ideas, concerns, and solutions because you are speaking in a different language—how much less authentic and impactful would your contributions be? 🌱 In the Fancy Scientist podcast episode #117, we dive into the importance of Language Justice in conservation with Ana Yi Soto. It’s not just about translation; it’s about ensuring that everyone has the chance to speak from the heart and truly represent their communities. Tune in to learn more! 🎙️✨
A Day in the Life of a Science Communication Director
It's vital to have accurate science in places like museums! 🧠✨ Dr. Cassie Freund, Director of Science Communication at the Frost Museum of Science, shares this in Fancy Scientist podcast episode #116: How every piece of information—from exhibit copy to summer camp curriculum—passes through her to ensure it’s interesting, understandable, and most importantly, factual. 🧐📚 Discover how trusted institutions like museums go the extra mile to get the science right!
POV: Visiting one of the best jobs I ever had!
POV: Visiting one of the best jobs I've ever had 20 years later. In 2004, I was an intern for the then called Wildlife Tracking Center in Disney's Animal Kingdom where I analyzed animals' hormones like African elephants, cotton-top tamarins, and giraffe to determine the reproductive status. So much fun to go back 20 years later and see that they are still doing such amazing work.
What's it like to be a director of science communication? ?
Dr. Cassie Freund shares her journey from rainforest researcher to science communication director at Frost Science in the latest episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast. 🎙️ Plus, we also talked about her research on how animals are shown on social media. 🦥📱 Tune in!
Secret to time blocking!
🕒 In the latest Fancy Scientist podcast episode #115, I discuss the crucial part of maintaining focus and efficiency in building your career. 🤔 It's important to ask yourself: Are you focusing on the big rocks, or are you getting lost in the small rocks and sand? Listen NOW!
Signs that you need a real break...Track your time!
One of the telltale signs that you're not using your time intentionally, and likely need a REAL break or rest is when you find yourself scrolling through social media without even realizing it. When you track your time and set up a schedule with intention, you learn to build in rest and breaks and NOT feel guilty about them. Learn my tried and tested strategies on overcoming the time and money scarcity perspective in the latest Fancy Scientist podcast episode.