Tag Archives: natural resources

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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A conversation about grad school

Posted on 17 July 2018 by Tim O'Connell

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had this conversation. I plan to keep having it, too. But if this example can help answer some questions pre-emptively, I reckon this will have been a good use of my time. … 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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