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GSA 2018 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

Mentoring Activities at the Meeting • Ré s u m é Me n t o r : Review student ré sumé s and provide advice
and guidance on building a winning ré sumé .
GSA has a tradition of offering a variety of mentoring opportu- • W o m e n i n Ge o l o g y Me n t o r : Mentor students and early career
nities at the meeting, whether you are a student, early career pro- professionals as they navigate the key issues women face in the
fessional, professional, or retiree. Consider being a mentor or a geosciences.
mentee at GSA 2018.
GSA Mentoring Center
NEW Annual Meeting Mentorship
Stop by the new mentoring center in the Indiana Convention
Be paired with a mentor/mentee for the duration of the meeting. Center, which will be open Mon.–Tues., 9 a.m.–5 p.m and Wed.,
These pairings are self-directed using an online mentoring plat- 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Check the onsite mentoring center schedule to
form. Create your profile and become a mentor or mentee right participate in the following events and activities:
away at h t t p s : / / r o c k .g e o s o c i e t y .o r g / m e n t o r / . • Po s t o r v i e w j o b s : Bulletin boards will be available for posting

Short-Term Mentoring Options jobs, internships, and opportunities for students and early
career professionals.
Mentor groups of students and early career professionals at spe- • Ré s u m é Re v i e w Cl i n i c : If your ré sumé needs a good review,
cific events. These require at least a one-hour commitment from bring it with you and have a professional look it over.
mentors. Learn more and sign up for one or more of these one- • Ca r e e r w o r k s h o p s : A variety of topics, such as successfully
on-one and/or short-term mentoring activities at applying to GSA student opportunities, applying to graduate
b i t .l y / 2Gl Be n V. school, and exploring an array of geology careers, will
• D r o p - In Me n t o r s h i p : Work with one student or early career be covered.
professional on a first-come, first-served basis to provide aca- • D r o p - i n m e n t o r i n g : If you have questions that you would like
demic and career pathway advice. answered one-on-one, stop by and receive mentoring advice
• Ge o Ca r e e r s Ta b l e Me n t o r : Attend a portion of the from a variety of geology professionals.
GeoCareers Day events that focuses on careers in industry and • Ne t w o r k i n g e v e n t s : GSA’s popular networking reception, early
government. Help students and answer questions in a small- career coffee, and women in geology programs will all be held
group format. in this space.
• Ne t w o r k i n g Re c e p t i o n Me n t o r : Address questions posed by • Ex h i b i t o r p r e s e n t a t i o n s : Exhibitors will answer questions
students and early career professionals, offer advice about on employment with their company and the day-to-day of
career plans, and comment on job opportunities within your their careers.
geology employment sector.

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