S3|EP18 - How to build a career in conservation? | Dr. Nick Askew, Director, Conservation Careers

Join host Anish in this insightful episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast as he sits down with Dr. Nick Askew, the founder of Conservation Careers. Discover how Dr. Askew’s passion for wildlife, from his early days as a teenage angler to his impactful global conservation career has led to helping over 700,000 conservationists worldwide.In this episode, we discuss the most in-demand conservation job skills. Dr. Askew also elaborates upon the key challenges facing aspiring conservationists, from securing experience to tackling inequality, diversity, and inclusion within the sector. We also discuss how careers in conservation go beyond traditional life sciences, with high demand for skills in project management, fundraising, marketing, and communications.Dr. Askew also shares how Conservation Careers empowers aspiring and mid-career conservationists through specialized training programs, career coaching, and a global job board listing over 15,000 opportunities annually.If you are passionate about making a difference for wildlife and want to explore a fulfilling conservation career, whether you are a wildlife biologist, ecologist, environmentalist, marketer, or fundraiser! With the ongoing biodiversity crisis, the world needs more green jobs with the aim of conserving the world’s remaining biodiversity.Meet the HostAnish Banerjee: https://x.com/anishwildlifeThink Wildlife Foundation: https://thinkwildlifefoundation.com/Meet the GuestsDr. Nick Askew: https://www.conservation-careers.com/conservation-careers-about-us/ The Conservation Career Podcast: https://www.conservation-careers.com/podcast/Recommended Wildlife Conservation BooksWildlife Conservation in India by HS Pabla: https://amzn.to/3Ypx9ZhIndian Mammals: A Field Guide by Vivek Menon: https://amzn.to/4fhMiCLAt the Feet of Living Things by Aparajita Datta: https://amzn.to/3BZmtsN Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe