Switching 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 are career switchers - professionals (and graduates) who are switching careers into conservation from different job sectors.

If you've always had a passion for wildlife and want to work in nature conservation, but don’t know where to start, you're in the right place.

You might be working in a totally unrelated field right now, and need some clarity on what’s needed to switch careers into conservation.

We’re here to help you understand the conservation job landscape, and where you – and all your lovely transferrable skills – might fit in, and to help you form a plan of action to make your dream career a reality.

Join Conservation Careers Director Dr Nick Askew and Head of Engagement Kristi Foster to learn how to switch careers into wildlife conservation - at any age or stage of your career.

You'll learn:

Do I need to start again?
Do I need a master’s to switch careers into conservation?
What jobs are there in conservation for career switchers?
What skills are conservation employers looking for?
Do I need to volunteer or intern?
Can I switch careers into conservation after an employment gap?
What is a single switch, double switch or switch back?
Is age really an issue?

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Want career resources at your fingertips? Our Ultimate Guides give you in-depth answers to your top questions about working in conservation. From the 15 key conservation job types, to the top paid and free internships, to how to apply for jobs, download yours here: https://www.conservation-careers.com/...

Love webinars? Check out our regular conservation webinars covering all aspects of career planning within the conservation sector from job hunting and volunteering, to confidence and much more: https://www.conservation-careers.com/...

Listen to podcasts? Check out the Conservation Careers Podcast that will help you achieve career success as a conservationist: https://www.conservation-careers.com/...