Tag Archives: career development

You’re going to graduate – then what?

Posted on 27 November 2020 by Tim O'Connell

In the life sciences and especially in ecology, conservation, wildlife management, etc., your success in this field is dictated by the same things that apply in just about any other field. You need to be intelligent, nimble, a good critical … Continue reading →

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How much can you miss?

Posted on 21 August 2019 by Tim O'Connell

I’m always puzzled by students who habitually miss class. I don’t mean the students who are facing serious challenges of one type or another, I mean the ones who wake up and decide, “Nah.” The student – or someone – … Continue reading →

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Professional development in wildlife ecology and management: A one-stop shop

Posted on 28 July 2019 by Tim O'Connell

I’ve written occasionally on the The Waterthrush Blog about various topics to help students succeed through their undergraduate coursework, find opportunities for research and field experience, pursue graduate school, etc. The advice I have to offer comes uniquely though the … Continue reading →

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Undergraduate research in my lab? Sure! Here’s how it works.

Posted on 5 July 2019 by Tim O'Connell

I spend a lot of time bragging about the 15 graduate students who’ve worked in my lab but this post is inspired by the 28 undergraduates I’ve had the good fortune to mentor in research. Within this group are veterinarians, … Continue reading →

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Writing an effective cover letter: a flowchart for success

Posted on 16 October 2016 by Tim O'Connell

I engage in quite a bit of professional development in my classes, and one of them includes the drafting of a cover letter. The students are required to peruse opportunities on a job-posting website (I send them to this one … Continue reading →

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