Hi folks, after several re-extensions to my contract, the final day of my internship as a countryside ranger has arrived.
About 3 weeks ago, I had an interview for the countryside ranger post, however, I was unsuccessful. It all came down to the same old nutshell…..experience (or lack thereof). And so, as of Friday, I will be officially unemployed for the first time.
It’s a rather daunting prospect, but I was the one who gave up their weekend job knowing full-well that my internship was only temporary. But hopefully now that I have some relevant employment experience, I’ll have a much better chance of getting a full-time job that I enjoy and that’s relevant to my degree.
I have gained mega amounts of new skills and experience in the 4 months of my internship, and loved every minute of it. From organising events and volunteer days, to tagging trees and teaching kids and adults about the wildlife and nature right on their doorstep, come rain, wind or shine!
I have learned how to tackle anti-social behaviour, tree fires, poorly owlets and a class full of first years! All really great experience with a few challenges thrown in along the way!
Aswell as working at the country park, I also had the opportunity to help out the Whitelee countryside rangers with different things including their Stroller Striders walking group (above, in my frumpy jumper, or 'frumper', with the biggest dog I have ever walked!) and at their den-building event 'Dirty Dens and Bivvys'.
It may well be the end of my internship, but I shall stick around on the blog and twitter front, offering advice and blogging about my experiences as a graduate with internship experience looking for full-time employment.
As always, you can find me at @kate_intern
For now, adios!
Kate
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