Getting a job in conservation field is a great way to contribute to the world and help protect our planet. It is a great career choice for those who love outdoor activities and the environment. There are many different types of conservation jobs, ranging from field research and monitoring to policy making, education and outreach.
WorkCabin Films is a contributing conservation filmmaker to a national film project launching Canada’s Key Biodiversity Areas Program (KBAs). WorkCabin Films supplied some footage of wildlife and landscapes, and filmed interview segments featuring Patrick Nadeau, President & CEO, Birds Canada. Read more about KBAs below: RELEASE After decades of surveys, species assessments, and data collection,
By Heather Huhman Opening your email inbox to find a rejection letter is every job seeker’s nightmare. This can be especially frustrating after feeling like you nailed your interview. Many job seekers don’t even get to receive their rejection in the form of a concise email; it often comes in the form of silence. Of
Yes, employers do characterize employees based on hard skills, however, it’s the soft skills and intangibles they always get asked about when someone calls them up for a reference about a job applicant. In fact, the majority of a reference phone call to one of your past employers is commonly heavily waited on conversation around
By Sylvia Hepler Are you grateful for work, but feeling lukewarm about it lately? Do you know you’re producing just enough to get by? Or do you watch the clock constantly, counting the hours until you leave? If any of these questions resonate with you, consider beefing up your level of commitment. There are some
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter It may seem obvious. You were invited to an interview with the hiring manager or recruiter. They beckoned you because they like your resume and believe you are qualified for the job. At this point, it’s all about the dialogue, and you are a fantastic interviewer, so what else do you need
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
Take a few minutes and reflect on the last great movie that you watched. There are usually the same three ingredients that help create your lasting memory. You probably remember the characters. You probably remember the plot and how it captivated your attention. And you probably remember the conflict. It kept you on the edge
It’s not always a slam dunk that you’ll find the right fit for an employee that you’re hoping to attract through a new conservation job posting. In fact, the right candidates might see your environmental job ad, but not apply. Not because of the pay. Not because of the location. But because the job ad
Today’s society is fast-paced. We live our daily lives consumed by the digital age and its conveniences. Clicks have become robotic. Facts are forgotten fast or blurred. Our thirst for instant gratification has made it more and more difficult to hold our attention, let alone make us feel something. This is why narrative storytelling for