Blog - January 2026

  • Should employers include salary on job adverts?

    Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    Whether employers should include salary on job adverts is one of the most debated topics in recruitment. Candidate expectations are changing, and transparency is increasingly seen as a sign of a well-run organisation rather than a risk. In sectors such as ecology and environmental consultancy, where skills shortages exist and early-career professionals are often under financial pressure, salary ...

  • The Rewards of Self-Employment: Why Working Solo Can Be One of the Most Fulfilling Career Moves

    Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    Following a blog we wrote last year - The Rise of the Self-Employed Ecologist , we've spent time reflecting on why this way of working deserves far more recognition than it currently receives. Having recently transitioned from full-time employment into self-employment ourselves, we have experienced the reality of working independently first hand. It is not always easy. There are moments of ...

  • Why Confidence and Judgement Matter More Than Technical Perfection in Ecology Interviews

    Posted on Monday, January 12, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    As we move into 2026, many ecologists will be quietly taking stock. Another survey season completed. Another year of tight deadlines and competing priorities. And for some, the feeling that their role no longer reflects their capability or ambition. This is typically the point in the year when ecologists start exploring new opportunities. With that comes interviews, and with interviews comes ...

  • Our Aims for 2026: Building a Better Future for Ecology Careers

    Posted on Monday, January 5, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    Our Aims for 2026: Building a Better Future for Ecology Careers When we launched Jobs in Ecology , the goal was simple. Create a place where ecologists could find relevant roles without wading through noise, and where employers could connect with people who genuinely care about the environment. As the sector continues to evolve, so do we. Ecology is facing growing pressure from skills shortages, ...