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GSA 2020 CONNECTS ONLINE

If you are entering the job market, transitioning into a new career, or are supporting someone
who is and want more information about career pathways in the geosciences, plan to attend
one or more of the GSA 2020 GeoCareers events below. Times are Eastern Daylight Time.
Sign up for drop-in mentoring and the résumé/CV review clinic in the GeoCareers Center of the
GSA 2020 Connects Online platform starting Mon., 26 Oct., at 9 a.m. for our Mon.–Thurs. spots.

https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2020/geocareers

FRIDAY, 23 OCT. TUESDAY, 27 OCT.
Where will your career take you? If your options are open, attend Are you focusing on a career with the government? Attend our
these events to get a snapshot of a variety of career options. Spotlight on Government events.

Cover Letter Workshop, 10–11:15 a.m. An Introduction to USAJOBS, 10–11:30 a.m.
Presenters will review the fundamentals of crafting a cover letter. Presenters will discuss how to best utilize the USAJOBS database
to apply for federal employment.
Geoscience Workforce Outlook Presentation, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Gain an understanding of the current geoscience workforce data, Careers in Government Panel, noon–1:30 p.m.
including salary, employment trends, and projections. Panelists will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for
a career in government.
Career Panel, 1:30–3 p.m.
Panelists from industry, government, academia, and non-traditional Drop-in Mentoring with a Government Rep., 1–5 p.m.
sectors will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a Mentoring will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early
career in these fields. to secure your 30-minute consultation.

MONDAY, 26 OCT. Résumé/CV Review Clinic, 1–5 p.m.
Are you focusing on a career in industry? Attend our Spotlight on Review will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early
Industry events. to secure your 30-minute consultation.
Creating a Résumé for Industry, 10–11:30 a.m. Geology Club Meet-Up, 2–3 p.m.
Presenters will review the fundamentals of crafting a résumé for Want to see what other Geology Clubs are up to? Join the Geology
industry. Club Meet-Up and chat with other representatives about their
activities, goals, and accomplishments.
Careers in Industry Panel, noon–1:30 p.m.
Panelists from industry will answer questions and offer advice in Women in Geology Panel, 5:45–6:45 p.m.
preparation for a career in industry. This panel will address issues faced by women in geology. Short
presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
Drop-in Mentoring with an Industry Rep., 1–5 p.m.
Mentoring will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early
to secure your 30-minute consultation. WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT.
Are you focusing on a career in academia or teaching? Attend our
Résumé/CV Review Clinic, 1–5 p.m. Spotlight on Academia events.
Review will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early
to secure your 30-minute consultation. Creating a Curriculum Vitae, 10–11:30 a.m.
Presenters will review the fundamentals of crafting a superior
Networking Event, 2–3 p.m. curriculum vitae (CV).
Learn the importance of networking to your career and meet some
professionals willing to offer advice and answer questions. Careers in Academia and Teaching Panel, noon–1:30 p.m.
Panelists will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for
Early Career Panel, 5:45–6:45 p.m. a career in academia or teaching.
This panel presents representatives from several non-profits who
have activities of interest to early career professionals.

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