Any career changers out there? I'm finishing up my program at school and don't know how to go about changing careers from corporate america to work in Conservation Biology. I don't know how things really work in the non-profit world, what to do about a resume, and finding another job. Anyone been here before or have any helpful resources?
I'll be going to my school's career services center next Thursday but I'm sure that they're geared more towards undergrad students and don't think they'll be all that helpful.
Universities tend to lead rather than follow the cutting edge on such things.
surely you jest, OUTKAST....universities and other institutions of higher learning have been dropping the ball for decades. They can't (or don't want to) train enough students in high-demand careers like engineering, sciences, mathematics, computers, etc.....
universities tend to lead, what a joke! they just want student's money and then turn out unprepared cookie-cutter grads.
Ok, I'm going to try this again. Has anyone changed careers or watched someone go through the process of changing careers? Any tips or advice on career changes?
Ok, I'm going to try this again. Has anyone changed careers or watched someone go through the process of changing careers? Any tips or advice on career changes?
sorry for the tirade JS17... this is a big change going from the corp world to consveration bio (whatever that is?!).... i cannot help you on this but you should try to find people that have made a drastic career change (like going from a lawyer to social wkr) and ask them what it was like. Chances are its gonna be hard but i'm sure you'll do OK.
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dammit A_C!! cannot you be serious for just once in your frikkin' life?
Yes. Figure out what the hell you want by going through the tests. I have changed careers a few times and it took a while to figure out what I really wanted. Had I done all the tests which are now offered, it would have been a shortcut to figuring out what to do. So my tip is go to the counsellors and do their tests and/or follow the site I gave you or something similar. It takes a fair bit of work but it is eminently worth it. I also believe I gave you the link to Barbara Sher's Wishcraft.
What tests? Like the Myers Briggs type tests? I did those in high school, yes that was a long time ago, and it didn't help me out at all. I don't really want to choose my career based on what a piece of paper tells me either. That's how I ended up in Corporate America to begin with.
Conservation Biology ...via Wiki definition
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Conservation biology is the study and preservation of habitat for the purpose of conserving biodiversity.
The term "conservation biology" refers to the science and sometimes is used to encompass also the application of this science. In simple terms, conservation biology is scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.
Philosophically, the concern of this branch of biology is generally to help save the diversity of life on Earth through applied conservation research. In the realm of research, biologists seek creative and effective ways to address a wide diversity of ecological problems, ranging from endangered species to regional conservation planning. This translates to developing better conservation tools, analyses, and techniques
Lots of saving endangered species through reproduction and conservation of global resources.
There is a huge turnover rate in my NP field. Money is to be made if you are willing to bend a bit.
Do not get discouraged and probably one of the best things you can do if you are able is to just spend some time as a volunteer and assist in the field that you are interested in. It also is a matter of who you know in the NPO field.
I am not sure exactly what end of bio conservation you are looking at but it helps to know the admin work as well as the field work when doing anything in NP. You may find that you have to cover several bases at once to make yourself attractive and to make a decent living in NPOs.
Lots of saving endangered species through reproduction and conservation of global resources.
so would like Pam Anderson be classified as an endangered speices? I could possible help with the reproduction part and conservation of her "global" resouces
Unfortunately I have no experience in the NP world and I really don't know where to start. Places here don't need volunteers because everyone in this city volunteers for something and they don't really respond to applications. My program is run by 4 NP groups and my university so I was hoping to get an in that way.
Can I ask what you mean by "knowing the admin work" and "covering several bases"?
Thanks a4a
Last edited by JS17; 8th December 2005 at 3:55 PM.
What tests? Like the Myers Briggs type tests? I did those in high school, yes that was a long time ago, and it didn't help me out
How's about not dismissing things before you even try them or look at them? No, not M-B. There are a lot better instruments now, as well as books like Sher's that help people figure out what their passions are and do the research needed to see if the career is a good fit.
It takes work. It's not an insta-solution and a few paragraphs on a forum won't get you where you want to be.
How's about not dismissing things before you even try them or look at them? No, not M-B. There are a lot better instruments now, as well as books like Sher's that help people figure out what their passions are and do the research needed to see if the career is a good fit.
It takes work. It's not an insta-solution and a few paragraphs on a forum won't get you where you want to be.
I did that two and a half years ago when I knew I couldn't take it at my job anymore. That's what led me to pursue this new direction. I spent a little over a year figuring out what I was passionate about and how I could turn that into a career. That's when I went back to school and now I'm finishing. It's time for the next phase, experiencing. I will take a look at the Wishcraft site though.
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