If you are entering the job market, transitioning into a new career, or are supporting someone who is, get resources and information about career pathways in the geosciences with GeoCareers.
Explore GeoCareers events from Wednesday, 21 Oct.–Thursday, 29 Oct.
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Where will your career take you? If your options are open, attend these events to get a snapshot of a variety of career options.
Publishing your work is important, but how do you go about it? This workshop, led by experienced GSA science editors Rónadh Cox and Nancy Riggs, focuses on the process of preparing your research for submission to scholarly journals, and navigating the editorial process.
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Presenters will review the fundamentals of crafting a cover letter.
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Gain an understanding of the current geoscience workforce data, including salary, employment trends, and projections.
Panelists from industry, government, academia, and non-traditional sectors will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a career in these fields.
To attend the following live events, visit the Great Hall in the e-attend platform. Enter the GeoCareers Center (right-hand side) and click "Enter Career Events Here."
Are you focusing on a career in industry? Attend our Spotlight on Industry events.
Presenters will review the fundamentals of crafting a résumé for industry.
Panelists from industry will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a career in industry.
Mentoring will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early to secure your 30-minute consultation.
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Pairs will meet via Zoom in the GeoCareers Center which can be accessed from the Great Hall of the Meeting Platform. Mentors and mentees must all be registered for the meeting.
Review will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early to secure your 30-minute consultation.
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Learn networking skills to make the most of industry meetings.
Learn the importance of networking to your career and meet some professionals willing to offer advice and answer questions.
This panel will contain representatives from several non-profits who have activities of interest to early career professionals.
Are you focusing on a career with the government? Attend our Spotlight on Government events.
Presenters will discuss how to best utilize the USAJOBS database to apply for federal employment.
Panelists will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a career in government.
Want to see what other Geology Clubs are up to? Join the Geology Club Meet-Up and chat with other representatives about their activities, goals, and accomplishments.
This panel will address issues faced by women in geology. Short presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
Are you focusing on a career in academia or teaching? Attend our Spotlight on Academia events.
Presenters will review the fundamentals of crafting a superior curriculum vitae.
Panelists will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a career in academia or teaching.
This panel will address diversity, inclusion, equity, and ethics challenges in geology. Short presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
Are you focusing on a career in a museum or non-profit? Attend our Spotlight on Non-traditional Careers events.
Presenters will review the fundamentals of crafting a winning résumé.
Panelists from a variety of museum and non-profit careers will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a non-traditional career.