Wildlife Internships: What They Are and How to Get Them | Fancy Scientist Podcast

Here I talk about EVERYTHING internships in wildlife, ecology, conservation biology, zoology, and environmental sciences careers. In this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I share essential tips on what internships are, how they differ from other opportunities, and their importance in professional development. I go over unpaid, paid, and internships you have to pay for, how to find and secure them, and whether you even really need them for career success. Learn valuable networking strategies, resume tips, understand why experience is crucial, and much more!
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01:39 Introduction to Wildlife Internships
03:00 Understanding Internships vs. Other Opportunities
04:28 The Importance of Experience Over Titles
12:29 Finding and Securing Internships
15:27 Networking and Leveraging LinkedIn
18:42 Steps to Secure Internships
19:56 Crafting a Wildlife Resume
24:21 Paid vs. Unpaid Internships
27:38 Evaluating Internship Value
36:33 Next Steps and Final Advice
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Do you need help landing an internship (or other experience)? Comment below and let's chat.

[@bhardwajpatil9796]

Madam, I am in 12th and I am from India and I want to make my career in wildlife life biology. So which country should I study from and how much will it cost and what are the job opportunities. Please help me madam I am very confused.

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These are some really big questions and there's no simple answer! You first need to figure out what it is you exactly want to do. You don't need to go to another country to study. Some great places to start are to watch my RUclips videos, especially this one: ruclips.net/video/nG8vfFPItks/видео.html. My free training and book are also great places to start: stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to-success/ and www.amazon.com/Getting-Job-Wildlife-Biology-What/dp/B08JDYXS4G