Profile

Rui Gonçalves
CV
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The qualifications required for this job are:
- bee curious and a good observer
- have an open mind to learn new things (life is better when you try something new)
- be kind (to animals, people and around life
- be resilient
- be brave
- find time to help your fellow beekeeper
- bee curious and a good observer
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How I got into this job:
Back in Portugal when I started helping my uncle keeping his bees I discovered the wonder of honey bees. I became thrilled to be outdoors and observing the bees doing their thing all day long. Soon I realised I could try to make a living out of it.
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Why did I choose this job:
It is fun, tough, creative, sometimes unpredictable and it is mostly done outdoors.be
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Experiences this job has given me that I might not have got elsewhere:
Be stung multiple times and realise I am not allergic to bee venom
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
outdoors-loving guy and bee whisperer
What did you want to be after you left school?
Astronaut
Were you ever in trouble at school?
A few times
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Vampire weekend
What's your favourite food?
Cheese and chocolate cookies
Tell us a joke.
What do bees chew?....................................................Bumble gum!
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My Comments
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