Entry #23: Careers in Wildlife Conservation with Dr. Nick Askew
Dr. Nick Askew is the Founder and Director of Conservation Careers, one of the biggest advice centres and job boards for conservationists in the world. Nick started his career as an ornithologist and his PhD and dissertation focused on the behavioural ecology of barn owls. He then went on to work in a number of conservation fieldwork and communications roles before founding Conservation Careers. Since launch, Conservation Careers has provided advice to 630 000 conservationists in 178 countries to help them find work and make an impact for the planet. In this episode, we discuss how the conservation field has changed since he started Conservation Careers, what conservation employers and employees should understand about each other, and what skills are in high demand in the conservation industry today. If you are thinking about starting a career in conservation at any stage of your life, this episode is for you.
Conservation Careers website: https://www.conservation-careers.com/
Conservation Careers podcast: https://www.conservation-careers.com/podcast/