Job interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences for many candidates. Especially when faced with tricky questions like “What is your biggest weakness?” For candidates applying for conservation positions, crafting a response to this question requires a delicate balance of honesty, self-awareness, and a demonstration of your commitment to personal and professional growth. Here are some strategies
OK, you’ve landed a job interview for a field position with a conservation organization. You reach into your closet and haul out your steel-toed boots, well-worn T-shirt, your trendy nutmeg-coloured cotton carpenter pants and a favourite ballcap. “Great! I look like a seasoned field worker!” you exclaim as you look in the mirror. Wait, wait,
Job interviews are the gateway to your conservation career opportunities, and your ability to handle the toughest questions can make or break your chances of landing that dream field position. Environmental employers use interviews not only to evaluate your skills and qualifications but also to assess your problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and cultural fit within
We get it. Nobody likes price increases. We sure don’t. It’s now our turn, though. Back in 2021 as the pandemic was hitting the Canadian economy, the labour market, and forced so many conservation organizations to adapt or cancel some field work, we made a decision: We froze all posting rates. Fact is we hadn’t
What does career-track mean when it comes to exploring job opportunities in the conservation field? Know this: Career-track opportunities play a pivotal role in conservation career progression. And yes, sometimes entry level career-track opportunities may have a low wage that some people will grumble about. But for those with longer range view of career-track progression,
In today’s challenging hiring environment, writing an environmental job posting ad that stands out and attracts qualified candidates is crucial. Here are some tips to help you craft a compelling ad for the conservation careers sector: 1. Start with an attention-grabbing headline: Capture candidates’ interest right from the beginning by highlighting the key benefits or
NCC student intern Liam Murphy (Photo by NCC) By Gregg McLachlan Founder, WorkCabin.ca, Canada’s Conservation Jobs Board OK, so you love animals. You sleep and breathe nature. And you want to work in the field of conservation. Super! Now here’s the hard part: figuring out how to land your dream gig. The most common question I
Women in conservation: Marcella Zanella Marcella at Waterton Park Front, AB (Photo by NCC) March 23, 2018 | by Raechel Bonomo In honour of International Women’s Day (March 8), we’re celebrating six female staff members at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) who are working to create a stronger future for Canada’s landscapes. Growing up in the Dolomites in the