Government vs. Private Jobs for Environmental Science // seed starting + chat

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What are the pros and the cons of government vs private sector jobs for environmental scientists? You guys have requested this video so let's go through my experiences with both! Geared towards environmental science and biology majors interested in getting ahead in this career :)
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00:00-00:50 Introduction
00:50-02:29 Day to day work
02:29-03:20 Pay
03:20-04:50 Benefits
04:50-06:20 Work life balance
06:20-07:38 Hiring and job security
07:38-09:27 Responsibilities and stress
09:27-10:31 Wrap up

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@explorator_e6993 3 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to hear more about both academia and non-profits!

@MrThelemonrose 3 жыл бұрын

I would also love to hear more!!

@zaneschmidt6411 3 жыл бұрын

im a teen struggling to decide what i want to become, and this is amazing, thank you ❤️

@autumnyng 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Kristina please do a video on nonprofit, academia, and possibly entrepreneurial sector of environmental related jobs 😊 Thanks a lot, it will be really helpful for students like me to navigate my career choice!!

@naledimnenochannel2022 3 жыл бұрын

This was very interesting, thanks for sharing. I’m an Environmental Scientist from South Africa, working in the public sector. I can relate to all that you said 👌🏾

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

Im glad to hear that it was relevant for South Africa too! I always try to acknowledge my advice/experience might not be relevant for every country because I've only worked in a few countries but I think there's a lot of the same themes across the world in general!

@cycle4life123 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn is it possible to message you for some advice?

@annazickler3015 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I am an environmental science major and I know what I would like to do with that, but this really helped me see some of the options available to me. Thank you thank you thank you!

@laurensturdivant1781 3 жыл бұрын

this is such an amazing and useful video. i’m in my enviro sci undergrad and i’m very open minded when it comes to what path i want to go on (which is honestly stressful to explain to people) so i’m glad to know i have this video to look back on!

@alysonwalz5144 3 жыл бұрын

It is so stressful to tell someone you’re open to whatever! I experience that everyday lol. I’m also in undergrad for envi studies and people will ask “Well what do you want to do with that when you graduate” i’m like “UUUUUUHMMMM PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING I JUST WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE I DONT KNOW AAAAHHHHH”

@laurensturdivant1781 3 жыл бұрын

@@alysonwalz5144 i feel the exact same way! environmental sciences is so interdisciplinary and there are so many issues that need to be worked on, I'm happy to work wherever I am needed!!

@Leni_lovely Жыл бұрын

Same here!

@chloes2094 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I just got accepted into CSU to study wildlife biology conservation. Your channel has been SUCH an amazing resource of information in my journey.

@Oak_Fairy 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so exciting! I’ll be applying in Cali next year as well, probably Environmental science :) congrats!

@hikingandhermitcrabs 3 жыл бұрын

Im a new grad i've been looking into environmental consulting but my heart tells me wildlife biology. I wish I took more biology/ ecology related courses in college!!

@brandonpeniuk 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your last Instagram meeting with the young gentleman a couple of weeks back. You answered a lot of questions. Thanks!

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cycle4life123 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn Just found your channel and getting ready to go back to school myself. Not sure how much you check your IG but I messaged you on there in hopes of getting your opinion about the right college program to pursue based off of my interests

@divyanshu_1902 Жыл бұрын

My dream is to be nature conservationist So much love from India❤😊

@marissarichards1794 3 жыл бұрын

Wildlife biologists is my dream

@tbrad 3 жыл бұрын

first comment haha! I love your videos! thanks so much!!!!!

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@tbrad 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn I would love to know what you think about getting an internship in government vs private sector! I am a junior studying environmental science and am beginning to look to apply for science internships. I would also love to know if you think the kind of science internship matters for the future. I am having a hard time finding environmental science internships specifically but have been able to find a few at a zoo and aquarium

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

@@tbrad My advice is to pick what is more interesting for you. At the beginning internships will help you decide what you're interested in pursuing in the future, so you can "try out" working for a company/govt agency and see if you like it. Its best to pick an internship that's most similar to what you want to do later down the line. but that's not to say you can't pick a fun one and enjoy it too, it will still be applicable - just maybe a bit less so

@tbrad 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn great! Thanks so much for the response!!!

@chanazify 3 жыл бұрын

yes please, let us know more about how to work with non profits

@KitkatKate333 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video!! So useful! I'm applying to both private sector and public sector jobs this summer (student) but it's stressssing me out waiting for replies from employers

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Ive had great experiences in both :)

@KitkatKate333 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn Ah thanks!! your channel is a godsend! Thank you for all of the sage wisdom you impart :))

@SarahKathleen_ Жыл бұрын

I'm transferring into environmental science next semester so this video was super informative for me, thank you! Would you say it's harder to find a job with the Canadian government as well?

@megasocky 3 жыл бұрын

What skills do you think is invaluable/you wish you knew going into the industry? Ive mostly heard people recommending getting a gis certification

@brandonpeniuk 3 жыл бұрын

There is something fascinating about doing data analyses on H2o and if it's ok to build near rivers, streams, and lakes. We have seen the downfall in what certain businesses have done to water sources.

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, riparian areas and wetlands are definitely fragile ecosystems and should be prioritized! Our water is truly life for us

@shitlordflytrap1078 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn my country is destroying our wetlands and it shows, the floods are getting worse!

@natalielafonr2012 3 жыл бұрын

How many hours per week do you work usually for each? Thank you for all the info!

@RoseBudSavona 3 жыл бұрын

Tamsak my dear... have a lovely day...

@pepelepew8147 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm a disabled veteran that can't walk far and was wondering if there are positions for biologists where you don't have to go to the field and just do office work? Thank you for your time

@Pijus112 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to ask but, do biologists have to fly planes all of the time to travel or are there any other options?I really want to become one and I'm just asking because heights are not my thing😁

@juliaisagoodwitch 3 жыл бұрын

😀😀😀

@juliahimmel9547 2 жыл бұрын

What are the people called who work for the parks department in my city, doing things like counting animals, figuring out which native plants to plant, and running programs to bring back various species in our parks?

@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664 3 жыл бұрын

we found your channel on Instagram... likee :~)

@vraqua1411 3 жыл бұрын

Can u plz do a fisheries science graduate related jobs and salaries plzzzzzzzzzz🙏🙏

@risheleshoults9500 3 жыл бұрын

How do you find private sector jobs? I have a conservation degree with emphasis on Marine Biology but only see positions through US Fish & Wildlife.

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

Check job sites like Linkedin, indeed, and on the individual companies youre interested in they usually have a Careers page where they post things on there!

@edgarpio472 3 жыл бұрын

Best colleges/universities for environmental science?

@runningfastandfree 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I love marigold petals in my salad . So pepper like .

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I've never heard of this!

@nido2 3 жыл бұрын

As a sophomore undergrad interested in working in the public sector, do you have any advice on what I should know/do to try to get a job there?

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

If you can do an internship that would be awesome. I feel like public sector hiring often heavily favours people who have had some sort of experience in government, even an internship. if not then you can start looking at job postings (like if you're American, usajobs.gov) and learning what they're asking for on the requirements

@nido2 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn Thank you!

@jrewing1512 3 жыл бұрын

Hey did you have a part time job while getting your bachelor's degree?

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

Yup I worked a part time internship and I also worked for some years in retail and food

@jrewing1512 3 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn I'm 23 and working on my bachelor's. I have a degree in Environmental Science.

@social3ngin33rin 3 жыл бұрын

It's impossibly hard to get an entry level job wit the government >_>

@thatweirdgeek1720 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I was wondering if you could help me out a little bit. I’m thinking about doing Zoology on college this year and you have to do Mathematics on the course. What kind of Math is it? Because I’m really not great at it but want to get into helping animals

@XxdextriousxX 3 жыл бұрын

You will most likely run into precal and statistics. Statistics for sure. Speaking of math, there is a good chunk of chemistry (which also uses math) in that major so organic chemistry too. Definitely look at the degree requirements