SUFB 689: Grad Work Should Help You In Your Career

How To Protect The Ocean · Jan 28, 2019 · 17m

A listener requested that I discuss Marine Career topics so I decided to look at some Facebook Groups for some insight on what advice new graduates and early career conservationists were seeking. I am a part of Marine Biologists Network and Job Postings Facebook Group where many of the members seek career advice on a daily basis.

Many of the questions involve seeking out graduate work. Some people ask for advice on schools and others ask for advice on topics.

My biggest response is to tell them that their grad work should provide them with the experience and skills that will help them in…