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GEOCAREERS DAY GEOCAREERS CORNER
CCC, Mile High Ballroom 1ABC, Mon., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. CCC, Room 201/203, Sun.–Tues., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free, open to
US$25; includes lunch. everyone.
If you are entering the job market or are supporting someone
who is and want more information about career pathways in the Résumé-Review Clinic, Sun.–Tues., 9–11 Oct., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
geosciences, plan to attend one or more of the events below. Review will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Show up
CCC—Colorado Convention Center. early to secure your 30-minute consultation. Bring two copies of
your résumé.
Geoscience Career Workshop, 10–11 a.m.
Gain an understanding of the job-search process by reviewing Drop-in Mentoring, Sun.–Tues., 9–11 Oct., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
workforce data, including salary, employment trends, and projec- Mentoring will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up
tions. Presenters will also review the fundamentals of crafting a early to secure your 30-minute consultation.
winning résumé and how to best utilize the USAJOBS database
for applications for federal employment. Early Career Professional Coffee, Sun., 9 Oct., 9–10 a.m.
This informal gathering will include remarks from representa-
Company Connection, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. tives of several non-profits who have activities of interest to early
Visit agency and company booths to ask your career questions. career professionals. There will be time for networking and shar-
Learn about each unique work culture and types of internships ing ideas on how these organizations can best serve you.
and careers available.
Networking Reception, Sun., 9 Oct., 3:30–5 p.m.
Mentor Roundtables, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. This reception provides an exciting opportunity to network with
Meet with mentors from industry, government, and academia. more than 40 geoscience professionals. The mentors will answer
The mentors will answer questions, offer advice about career questions, offer advice about career plans, and comment on job
plans, and comment on job opportunities within their fields. opportunities within their fields.

GeoCareers Panel Luncheon, 12:30–2 p.m. Women in Geology, Sun., 9 Oct., 5:30–7 p.m.
Representatives from government and industry sectors will This informal gathering begins with remarks from a few key
answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a career in women speakers who will address issues faced by women in
these fields. geology. A networking session will follow, providing time for
sharing ideas and getting to know other women geoscientists.

Geology Club Meet-Up, Mon., 10 Oct., 2–3 p.m.
Want to see what other geology clubs are up to? Chat with other
representatives about their activities, goals, and accomplishments.

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