What do you look for in technicians/students you hire?

Jan 31

Ask A Biologist Monday 3/31/22

Answers from Biologists:

Passion, flexibility and ability to be a team player.
Asks thoughtful questions.
Positive attitude, hardworking, ability to learn.
Someone that has a specific skill or two they’d like to gain from the job.
Willingness to ask questions. Makes everything easier on both ends.
Motivated and having field skills (hiking long distances, navigational skills, 4x4 driving, etc.)
Someone who has worked service industry at some point. I know they can talk to landowners.
Adaptability, reliability, great attitude/teamwork skills.
Enthusiasm goes a long way.
Enthusiasm and people skills.
Good work ethic, positive attitude, and problem solving skills.
Adaptability, ability to function in an emergency, willingness to learn.
I actually love being cold-called. It show initiative.
Enthusiasm, curiosity and the ability to collaborate well with others.
Ability to adapt on the fly.
Problem solving, willingness to learn and ask questions, and good work ethic.
Someone who can take direction and criticism. It’s how we learn!
Emphasis on safety in the field and within team dynamics.
GIS and data manipulation.
Grit. Working in the field requires dealing with less than ideal conditions.
Someone proactive who sees what needs to be done without having to be told step by step.
Someone who wants to learn and is excited to be there.
Genuine interest in the work.