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A quick summary of the latest industry qualification & title updates, after the recent FGASA regional meeting held in May 2023.
Virtual interview tips for Field Guides
Master the Art of Guiding Diverse Guest Groups & create everlasting memories.
It’s been a year! 2020 came in with a bang and we’re still feeling the shockwaves & aftereffects. The entire tourism industry & economy has been hard hit by COVID-19. I’m not going to dwell on the negatives but will say this to you all – hang in there and stay strong. Our industry will […]
For any business, the first year is definitely the most daunting and nerve-wracking. For us, here at Nightjar, we can safely say, we have not only survived, but thrived! FGASA Assessments, a variety of training services & specialised freelance guiding trips have kept us super busy during 2016, and it’s all thanks to you! We […]
Welcome Back! In our previous blog (http://bit.ly/24AQabF) we spoke about hints & tips on making yourself more employable and moving up the career ladder. As promised, here is a list of top do’s & don’t’s to ensure you have a winning combination when you submit your CV to an employer or recruiter. Information has been […]
You’ve completed your guide training or have finished off your first year at a ‘stepping stone’ lodge. Now what? A question I am often asked by younger/newly qualified guides, is how to get into a great lodge to get that all important experience on their CV’s. Having spoken to recruiters for additional input (I also […]
Technology has changed the way we look at and interact with the world, and it has definitely made the world a smaller place! It has become such an integral part of our daily lives, that some people have completely disconnected themselves from society. Now, what does this have to do with field guiding? Well, as […]
As many of you will know, the bush is always throwing unexpected surprises your way. This is what makes the whole experience so exciting and enjoyable – the opportunity to move away from the predictable. Animals work on their own schedule and appear (or don’t appear) when they feel like it. This week, the Nightjar […]
Upcoming FGASA Exam Workshop for Hoedspruit & Surrounding Areas Nightjar Training will be hosting a FGASA Exam workshop, including Level 1, Level 2 and Trails Guide exam preparation, for the upcoming FGASA exam sitting in Hoedspruit at the end of February 2016. The workshop will be an interactive Q&A based session, lead by a highly […]
