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GSA CONNECTS 2021

If you are entering the job market or are supporting someone who is and want more information
about career pathways in the geosciences, plan to attend one or more of the events below.

ONLINE GEOCAREERS PROGRAMS BEFORE
THE MEETING
Go to https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2021/connect/
student-ecp/geocareers for event details. You must be registered
for GSA Connects 2021 to attend these events.

GeoCareers Résumé Workshop
4 Oct., noon–1 p.m. PDT
Presenters will review the fundamentals of crafting a winning
résumé.

Women in Geology
4 Oct., 2–3 p.m. PDT
Speakers will address issues faced by women in geology. Short GEOCAREERS CENTER AT THE MEETING
presentations will be followed by networking in breakout rooms. 10–12 Oct., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

GeoCareers Company & Agency Information Session GSA will provide a safe environment for participants by following
5 Oct., noon–1 p.m. PDT health and safety guidelines as outlined by the Oregon Convention
Visit with agency and company representatives to ask your Center in addition to using plexiglass partitions and other inter-
career questions in breakout rooms. Learn about each unique ventions to reduce transmission risk.
work culture and types of internships and careers available.
• Post or view jobs
Networking Event
5 Oct., 2–3 p.m. PDT • Drop-in mentoring: Mentoring will be on a first-come,
Learn the importance of networking to your career and meet first-served basis. Sign up in the GeoCareers Center to secure
some professionals who will offer advice and answer questions your 30-minute consultation.
in breakout rooms.
• Résumé/CV review clinic: Review will be on a first-come,
GeoCareers Career Pathways Webinar first-served basis. Sign up in the GeoCareers Center to secure
6 Oct., noon–1:30 p.m. PDT your 30-minute consultation.
Panelists from industry, government, academia, and non-traditional
sectors will answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a
career in these fields.

Early Career Networking Event
6 Oct., 2–3 p.m. PDT
This panel will contain representatives from several non-profits
who have activities of interest to early career professionals.

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