One conservation job, 600 applicants. Even for a notoriously competitive sector, it seems an impossibly high number. But during Covid 19, we …

“You don’t have to be David Attenborough or be able to tell the difference between a Crocodile or Alligator to make a …

From miniature alligators with habitat-helping burrowing abilities, to specially adapted fish-eaters who can indicate how healthy a river is, a new ZSL-led …

How can storytelling help to tackle some of the biggest issues of our time, like climate change and biodiversity loss? And what …

As a young aspiring conservationist, I have so many questions about what it is like to work in the fascinating field of …

In this episode I’m speaking with Dr Gemma Harper – the Chief Executive of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, or JNCC for …

Would you like to receive a grant to support your conservation projects as well as gain opportunities to build connections with peers, …

Insects are fascinating and important creatures. But how do you make people fall in love with bugs? Professor Dave Goulson, a Professor …

Do you ever wish you could read conservation employers’ minds to know exactly what they want? At Conservation Careers, we analysed nearly …

What are our happiest times as conservationists? At Conservation Careers we help thousands of people start or switch their careers into conservation, …

Are you searching for more meaning in your career? Do you want a job that matches your values? Today, over one third of Conservation Careers members …

How can we tackle some of the biggest challenges facing us as a global society, for the betterment of people and wildlife? …

After a long and successful career in arts design, Manon Fontaine changed the brushes and the puppets to binoculars and animals’ tags. …

Internships can help rising conservationists kick start their careers, develop vital skills, boost their networks, and make a lasting impact on both …

Start your career in wildlife conservation with our unique programme of training, support community & jobs. Do you want to spend your career …

Did you know that Orangutans are the most intelligent beings on the planet after humans?  Perfectly adapted to their environment, they pass …

Dr Liam Lysaght is Director of the National Biodiversity Data Centre, an Irish organisation that collates and manages data on Ireland’s wildlife. …

Transform your career by learning to speak like a TEDTalker, for greater confidence, employability and conservation impact. Do you worry about public …

Emily Cunningham is a key figure in the field of UK marine conservation and works tirelessly as an advocate for healthier oceans. …

Would you like to get noticed by potential employers, make new connections and grow your professional conservation network? LinkedIn is a great place to network professionally, …

Lydia Greene is a lemur scientist carrying out research at North Carolina’s Duke Lemur Center. Based in Durham, United States, the center …

“At first, I loved. Then I observed. Finally, I photographed” Some years ago, I was visiting an important photography contest in Milan, …

Do you have an overzealous case of wanderlust AND a burning passion for conservation? Why not fuse them in an ecotourism career …

Wildlife conservation is all about protecting and celebrating biodiversity. But, when we look at the industry’s workforce, we see a heart-breaking diversity …

“I don’t do pilates, I don’t do nails, I don’t do coffee with friends. All I do is my conservation group and …

Conservation is about protecting the diversity of life on Earth – or ‘biodiversity’. But is protection enough? At Conservation Careers we believe …

Dr. Anne Savage didn’t plan to spend 40 years studying and trying to save the Cotton-top Tamarin in Colombia. After studying cotton-tops …

Which conservation job is right for me? Should I volunteer or intern? As a career switcher, do I need to start again? What skills do employers want? …

I remember as a student desperately trying to stay up to date with the latest conservation news to make my essays relevant …

This blog has been adapted from the original version published on the MareCet Medium page (Flukes for Thought). When it comes to …

Many barriers can prevent you from landing a conservation job – but sometimes the biggest barriers are your own assumptions! Here are …

Mara Huang is a Master’s student in Animal and Rangeland Science at University of Nevada in Reno, United States. Her focus is …

In recent years business leaders and board rooms across the globe have put sustainability and environmental towards the very top of their …

Isidoro Hazbun is a conservationist whose career focuses on preserving biodiversity, and empowering communities of the Amazon rainforest that have protected some …

In 2021, Ryan Eddowes and Amber Stanley set up Our Cities Wild Islands, an environmental service aiming to rewild green areas within …

Does it feel like you need to be a superhuman to land a conservation job? If you’re among the 85% of conservation job seekers …

To master… or not to master? If you’re starting or switching your career into conservation, we know it can be a tough …

Have you ever found yourself reading through job applications and feeling disheartened after seeing requirements such as these? “Physically fit for the …

While studying Zoology at a Galway university, Dr Tara Gallagher had no endgame in mind. She certainly hadn’t envisaged working in the …

After over a decade leading efforts to protect Argentina’s wild cats, Dr Erica Cuyckens, Assistant Researcher at the National Scientific and Technical …

We’re excited to announce that enrollment is OPEN for all our courses at Conservation Careers, and we’re offering 33% discounts for early …

Could a single moment change the entire course of your conservation career? At Conservation Careers, we often talk about what steps to …

The phrase “the circle of life” has taken on a whole new meaning after my delightful interview with Taronga Zoo’s wildlife conservation …

What unique challenges do women in conservation face? How can women better manage ‘imposter syndrome’? Is perfectionism a form of self-sabotage? Can …

What’s worse than a rejection when applying for a conservation job? Silence. It’s waiting days (or weeks or months) in limbo without …

In this episode we’re revisiting an important discussion within conservation, and something which may affect you. Namely, barriers to entry which make …

Professor Amy Dickman is a conservation biologist at the University of Oxford who was recently appointed as the new Director of the …

Are you intrigued by how living things interact with each other and their environment? Would you like to study these interactions at …

As we start a new year, we’re incredibly excited to officially welcome a new member to our team at Conservation Careers, Dr …

The media is full of images and stories of the wonderful side of conservation, including field work, research, travel, being outdoors and …

We know that carbon in the atmosphere is increasing at an unsustainable rate, and that half of all native tress on earth have …

After combining his love of surfing and science to study marine biology, Oliver Clements trained in computer programming, and now works as …

Getting started can be hard. Don’t go it alone. Start your career in wildlife conservation with our unique programme of training, support …

Misty MacDuffee is a biologist and program director with the Wild Salmon Program of British Columbia, Canada’s Raincoast Conservation Foundation. She focuses …

In 2021, Conservation Careers celebrated its eighth year helping conservationists achieve career success. We’re proud to say that we supported nearly 700,000 …

When I embarked on my journey into conservation, Che’s bright, beautiful, and catchy posts on Instagram immediately caught my eye. His content …

Conservation Careers is a huge team effort involving nearly 50 people including writers, researchers, teachers, communicators, editors and many more. It’s thanks …

What is the diversity deficit in conservation, and how can we tackle it? In this episode, we speak to Cade London, Diversity …

At Conservation Careers we have LOTS of resources to help conservationists like you to find more happiness, impact and fulfilment in your …

Would you like to unlock your creativity, clarity and confidence? Are you ready to increase your capability and skills in order to …

With limited time available, and a need to have purpose and impact through our careers, how do we get the right things …

At Conservation Careers we have LOTS of resources to help job seekers like you get hired quicker. We know money can be super …

At Conservation Careers we have LOTS of resources to help students like you to get fully ‘employment-ready’ for working within the conservation …

Do you like the sound of creating new habitats, leaving a positive legacy of nature behind you? That is soon to be …

Conferences, meetings, festivals, community gatherings, networking events and more… Today there are many in-person and virtual conservation events to choose from! So …

This week we welcomed five new Social Media Officers to the Conservation Careers team as part-time, remote volunteers. We know that it …

Do you want your conservation work to have broader impact?  Do people need to act or change their behaviour to ensure the …

At Conservation Careers we have LOTS of resources to help career switchers like you understand what’s needed to transition your career into …

Clare Celeste Börsch is a collage artist living in Berlin. She’s developed a technique for converting digital images of nature into large …

Are you more at home in the water than on land? Would you like to study the life in our oceans and …

Dr Fabiola Quesada is a veterinarian and wildlife conservationist based in South Africa. As the CEO of Wild Spirit and co-founder of …

If professional conservationists could go back in time, what useful information would they have learnt sooner, that would have helped them in …

Does this sound familiar? You’re struggling to break into the notoriously competitive conservation sector, yet you can’t get ANY feedback from employers …

Whether your next career step is training, research, an experience or a project, we’ve reviewed some of the top conservation scholarships around …

Did you know that about 90% of conservation job applications are of ‘poor quality’, and that nearly 85% of conservationists are burnt-out …

Are you submitting job applications without results? Are you amidst the nearly 85% of conservationists who are experiencing job application fatigue? Would …

Are you feeling alone in your conservation job hunt? Does it seem like the job applications you’ve poured time, energy and passion …

Getting experience – whether volunteering, interning or even starting your own project – can do a lot for you in the early …

Christin is one of those rare people in life who you feel totally humbled and awed by, but, in equal measures, she …

Do you have the right skills and experience but you’re struggling to land an interview? Are you unsure how to showcase your …

Known for their ability to mimic humans, the Philippine cockatoo can talk, sing, and even dance, making these intelligent and beautiful parrots …

Have you ever been busy all day but at the end of the day when you look back and ask yourself what …

Greta Francesca lori is the Director of Program Development for the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation and advises various African governments, International Organisations …

As conservationists, one thing we’ve seen a lot of on the news in recent years is forest fires. Huge blazes in Australia, California, the Amazon razing forests …

Ethno-conservationist and marine biologist Adjany Costa never expected to be in a political position, but she can now impressively introduce herself as Adviser to the President of Angola for Environmental …

Anna Wearn is the Director of Government Affairs at the Center for Large Landscape Conservation in the US, where she engages with …

Have you ever considered working as an environmental consultant?   Do you know what one is and does, and what skills they are …

Are you intrigued or inspired by the wonders of the natural world? Are you concerned about the impacts we’re having on the …

Are you applying for conservation jobs unsuccessfully? Do you struggle to receive feedback on your applications? Would you like to increase your …

Finding the right people is key to your conservation mission. But how will you select the best person for the job? Done …

Do you feel empathy and compassion for animals and want to help? Would you like to find out what a career in …

What does your career look like post-COVID crisis? Have you spent some time during the past 15 months reflecting on your work, …

In the quest to safeguard our oceans, it’s vital that we understand marine life so that we know the best ways to …

It may seem strange that an animal only discovered by science in the late 1990s is now listed as Critically Endangered. But …

What would have happened if we’d started engaging young people in the conservation movement much earlier? Would we be seeing more action, …

Add the biggest conservation job board to your website and delight your users! At Conservation Careers we share over 50 new conservation …

Do you struggle to sell yourself? Would you like to learn how to convince employers to hire you or show your current …

You may be wondering what Queer Ecology is and how it relates to conservation?! Well, we have interviewed a pioneering queer wildlife …

Read on to hear the journey of Sibylle Riedmiller, founder of Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP) – the world’s first privately managed …

Are you a student who needs help kick-starting your career in conservation? Or a course or program leader who wants to give your students …