Profile
Nigel Fisher
I am the conservator of Wytham Woods.
Candidate CV questions (extra)
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Education
Goldsworth Primary
Woking Boys Grammar
Woking College
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Qualifications:
O level – 9
A levels – 3
Geography Bsc 2:1
Forestry Msc with Distinction
The Geography Bsc was basically ecology, ecology and ecology
The Forestry Msc gave me anadditioonal skill that my competitors in the job market didnt have
But and it is a big but whatever your qualifications go and volunteer. People will see you and your skills and enthusiasm. All my jobs bar one came through personal contacts. The present job is the only exception but in this case they were looking a site managers with certain skill sets so they recruited from one organisation that had a great reputation
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Work History
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers – Field Officer
Natural England – Assistant Site Manager
Oxford University – Conservator of Wytham Woods
Yes I have never done a “real” job in my life – I just play with trees, tractors and 4WD Quad bikes!
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Current Job
Conservator of Wytham Woods
Check out: https://www.wythamwoods.ox.ac.uk/home#/
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Qualifications:
O level – 9
A levels – 3
Geography Bsc 2:1
Forestry Msc with Distinction
The Geography Bsc was basically ecology, ecology and ecology
The Forestry Msc gave me anadditioonal skill that my competitors in the job market didnt have
But and it is a big but whatever your qualifications go and volunteer. People will see you and your skills and enthusiasm. All my jobs bar one came through personal contacts. The present job is the only exception but in this case they were looking a site managers with certain skill sets so they recruited from one organisation that had a great reputation
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About Me:
A cake eating , running, ecologist. Probably in that order!
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Read more
I should be in Glastonbury manning a science stall. then serching down prog rock before turning into an evening goth.
I have a fantastic memory of cafes but often have no idea which day it is. My favourite newspaper is The Guardian simply because of the Sports pages. My mind contains every single irrelevant science fact in the world. I last wore a suit in 1984. Saw a comb in 1974. Have had the same (great) fashion sense since before time began.
Have the best sense of humour in the world. The world simply hasnt caught up with me. My motto in life is “A smile costs you nothing”.
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Read more
https://www.wythamwoods.ox.ac.uk/home#/
Our website has lots of info about all of outr work
Check out our Laboratory with Leaves videos
I presently co-ordinate over 100 researchers. These range from folk collecting species to examine their genomes to researchers looking at climate change
I locate all of the research so that groups don`t interfere with each others work. If you check our website you can see we are open to the public, run numerous outreach activities, entertain school groups as well as being involved in conservation projects
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
A tree hugger
What did you want to be after you left school?
A conservationist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No - well never caught!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
The Cure
What's your favourite food?
Cake
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Be kinder, wiser and even funnier ( almost impossible!)
Tell us a joke.
What do you call a cow with out a jumper? Friesan!
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My Comments
was your career the one you had always wanted to do or was it something you discovered on the path towards a different (1 comments)
What or who helped you get to this point in careers? (1 comments)
What is your favourite food? (1 comments)
what is the strangest reptile you have worked with? (1 comments)
what is the most expensive thing you've had to keep (1 comments)