Opportunities for Students and Early Career Professionals
Career Mentoring Luncheons
Ask your career-related questions and learn about non-academic pathways in the geosciences while networking with professionals at the Roy J. Shlemon and John Mann Mentor Luncheons. GSA student members are welcome.
Roy J. Shlemon Mentors Program in Applied Geoscience
Mon., 15 April, noon–1:30 p.m., Alexander Room, 2nd floor
The Shlemon Mentor Program is designed to extend the mentoring reach of individual professionals from applied geology to students and early career professionals attending GSA section meetings. Over free lunches, mentors and attendees discuss real-life issues including professional opportunities and challenges. This is a ticketed event and GSA student members will receive priority; any remaining space will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
John Mann Mentors Program in Applied Hydrogeology
Tue. 16 April, noon–1:30 p.m., Alexander Room, 2nd floor
The Mann Mentor Program presents mentoring opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates with a declared interest in applied hydrogeology as a career to interact and network with practicing hydrogeology professionals. This relaxed, small-scale event features a free lunch for attendees and mentors. This is a ticketed event and GSA student members will receive priority; any remaining space will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Geology Club Meetup
Mon. 15 April, 2-3:00 p.m., Alexander Room, 2nd floor
If you are a geology club member or are interested in starting a club on your campus, plan to meet up and chat with other representatives about their activities, goals and accomplishments.
Career Workshop Series
This three-part series will feature career development planning, an exploration of geoscience job sectors, and information on best practices for crafting a résumé and cover letter. Non-technical skills and workforce statistics will be reviewed. The series will be led by workshop presenters and geoscientists. No registration is required, and everyone is welcome.
Geoscience Career Program Workshop Part 1: Career Planning and Informational Interviewing
Mon., 15 April, 9–10 a.m., Alexander, 2nd floor
Your job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not when you apply to jobs. This workshop will help you begin this process and will introduce you to informational interviewing. This section is highly recommended for freshman, sophomores, and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better.
Geoscience Career Program Workshop Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration
Mon., 15 April, 10–11 a.m., Alexander, 2nd floor
What do geologists in various sectors earn? What do they do? What are the pros and cons to working in academia, government, and industry? Workshop presenters and professionals in the field will address these issues.
Geoscience Career Program Workshop Part 3: Cover Letters, Résumés, and CVs
Tue. 16 April, 9–10 a.m., Alexander, 2nd floor
How do you prepare a cover letter? Does your résumé need a good edit? Whether you are currently in the market for a job or not, learn how to prepare the best résumé possible. You will review numerous résumés helping you to learn important résumé dos and don’ts.
Learn more at www.geosociety.org/mentors. Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Student Volunteers
Take advantage of work opportunities to earn free meeting registration. Students interested in helping with the various aspects of the meeting should contact Frank Forcino, Western Carolina University, flforcino@wcu.edu.
Travel Grants
Application deadline: 11 March
The Southeastern Section is pleased to offer support for the cost of student travel to the meeting.
Professionals
If you would like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience in applied geology, consider being a GSA mentor. Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn more, contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
The meeting also offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs toward your continuing education requirements for your employer, K–12 school, or professional registration. The CEU certificate may be downloaded from the meeting website after the meeting.