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by boidsnake on December 28, 2008
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Position wanted
Hello my name is Gerald wade
Im looking for position with a reptile breeder zoo ect.
I been studing herpetology and keeping snakes for 15 years
Im experienced with venomous and nonvenomous mostly viperidae. agkistrondon .crotalus sistrurus.
Im experiiened breeding balls corns and pygmys.
this would be a dream come true if only given the chance.IM also willing to do part time volunteer work.for thoes willing to pay I dont expect much just to work with these animal and gain more experience would be wonderful.in or near naples floida I would have geart gratitude! email boidsnake@yahoo.com
Phone: 2392007461 Email: boidsnake@yahoo.com
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by Rob_Carmichael on December 28, 2008
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Gerald,
It's great to see someone take initiative in trying to find that ultimate herp job (I personally think I already found it!). Just a few helpful hints:
1) When inquiring about positions, make sure you double check your grammar, sentence structure, etc....even posts like your's will be closely scrutinized by people who are hiring. This may sound very nit picky but as someone who hires reptile keepers at my little zoo, I am looking for folks with excellent communication skills.
2) Check the AZA web site. Most of the good jobs are posted there.
3) Just keep at it...it takes a lot of drive, determination, persistence and fortitude to find that job - it won't come to you so you have to go after it but have a strategy, a well worded resume that shows your expderience. Also, NETWORK as much as possible.
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
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by Buzztail1 on December 28, 2008
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Gerald,
I was hired by a zoo 2 years ago.
I had thirty years experience with venomous and over forty years experience with nonvenomous reptiles.
I had a resume meticulously crafted specifically targeting the job on expensive resume paper.
I showed up for all my interviews in nice clothes (button down dress shirt, nice slacks, tie) and a fresh haircut.
After I got the job, I grew my hair out, pierced my ears and now wear snake-poop stained khakis to work everyday.
The point is that if my resume had not been meticulous in spelling, format, grammar, etc, none of the rest of this would have mattered. The HR director would have looked at my resume and probably would not even have called me.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Make yours a great one.
All of Rob's advice is top-notch. Even where to look for the job listings.
Good Luck.
R/
Karl
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by yoyoing on December 28, 2008
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Rob and Karl,
Thank you. This advice is across the board for any job. These kids nowdays, sheesh.
Jim
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by AquaHerp on December 31, 2008
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Sorry, wasn't ignoring the post; my computer is just now back up after moving. Fire me an email and I'll be glad to give a few pointers too. Unless it is something that we'd like to answer and put into the FAQ section?
DH
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