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EVENTS
SCIENCE & CAREERS The Pathway to a Successful Career: Building Value GSA Career Pathway Programs
GSA TODAY | JUNE 2015 Sat., 31 Oct.,1–4 p.m. Instructor: Patrick McAndless, GSA offers six programs at the Annual Meeting, all
P.Geo, FGC. designed to develop skills and knowledge to enhance the
professional and personal growth of students and K–12
Whether you are just beginning your career or changing teachers. These programs:
your path, learn how to showcase your potential value to • Concentrate on employment within various sectors
employers and build marketing tools to help you succeed.
This workshop will feature industry professionals who will (Government and Industry Panels), specialties (John Mann
offer tips and suggestions for navigating their company Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology and The Paleontological
hiring process. Read more at community.geosociety.org/ Society Career Mentors Program) and specific issues
gsa2015/science-careers/careers. (Women in Geology);
• Facilitate future career choices by sharing resources, skills,
Connecting Students and Industry and knowledge;
• Enhance professional development (Student Networking
Sun., 1 Nov., 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Luncheon);
• Provide networking opportunities with professionals and
Interested in a career in private industry or want to learn other students; and
more about what it takes to get a job in industry? Plan to • Provide attendees with critical feedback (the government
attend these GeoCareers in Industry events to interact with and industry panels are driven entirely by students’
sponsoring representatives. Throughout the day, you will questions).
have opportunities for one-on-one time to present your Go to community.geosociety.org/gsa2015/science-careers/
research and learn about each company’s unique culture and careers/mentor to learn more.
work environments, as well as the types of geoscience careers
available. Midday, come learn from our Industry Panel GSA Professional Development: Be Heard & Be Interesting
luncheon. The Sunday program ends with an evening recep-
tion for student research presenters and sponsoring corpora- Science communication strategies for interacting with the
tions. To register for this event, go to community.geosociety public, policymakers, and social media
.org/gsa2015/registration.
Sat., 31 Oct., 8 a.m.–noon. Professionals: US$35; students:
Résumé Clinic US$25; includes continental breakfast. Limit: 30. Sign up
when you register or call GSA Sales & Service, +1-800-443-
Sun., 1 Nov., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 4472, to add the workshop.
Plan to sign-up on-site for a private consultation with a Have you ever struggled to explain your research to a
geoscience professional to review your résumé and discuss friend? Would you like to be able to tell your Senator your
strategies to better market yourself to potential employers. views on policy? Are you interested in using Twitter but aren’t
sure how? Learn from experts and each other as you hone
On To the Future: Seeking Mentors your public communication and outreach skills, and practice
in a safe and comfortable setting.
Are you interested in mentoring a student at
GSA’s Annual Meeting? You will leave knowing how to create clear and concise
messages that are targeted to your audience, as well as how to
The On To the Future Program (OTF) seeks mentors to prepare for a media interview. You will learn strategies for using
pair with students receiving OTF awards. Mentors will assist social media, identify opportunities for interacting with
OTF students who are underrepresented in the geosciences laypersons in your community, and gain an understanding of
navigate their first meeting and answer career related ques- how to approach policy makers on scientific issues.
tions. To learn more about this program and how to become
a mentor, please visit the OTF website at community Communication skills are key to a successful career and
.geosociety.org/otf/annualmeetingprogram/mentors. important in all aspects of life. Give yours the attention
they deserve.
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