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What I Wear For Field Work
Last post I talked about how to get an environmental job, now I’m going to give my top clothing recommendations for field work! As a woman in a male dominated industry, it can be hard to find clothing for field work that is actually durable and functional. Nothing in this post is sponsored or commissioned, just tried and trusted items I’ve used for my own field work. Shirts/Tops To be fair, I haven’t purchased a field work top in a few years, so I don’t have a link for this first item. I found my favorite dry fit, long sleeve, neon quarter zip at Walmart and haven’t seen another like…
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How to Get an Environmental Job
In this article I’m going to provide a breakdown of the different kinds of jobs within the environmental industry and my top tips on improving your chances for getting hired. Since a young age, I loved wildlife and nature, and knew I wanted an environmental job. While the high school guidance department didn’t offer much assistance at the time in teaching us degree options, I had whittled mine down to two : zoology or environmental science. I chose Environmental Science because it had broader applicability. Once in school, I learned of state agencies responsible for wildlife management and for years I dreamed of becoming a wildlife biologist. However, I wasn’t…