Networking & Mentoring

The GeoCareers Corner is a welcoming, dedicated space in the Convention Center where all Connects attendees can check out GeoCareers sessions, connect with mentors and résumé/CV reviewers, build their networks throughout the meeting, and relax and recharge.

Each mentee will have the opportunity to meet with a mentor in their desired geoscience field for a 30-minute conversation about careers, professional paths, and industry insights.

Each mentee has the opportunity to choose a mentor in their desired field for a 30-minute, one-on-one consultation with personalized feedback.

Part of GeoCareers Day

Supported by corporate sponsors, representatives from a variety of employment sectors answer questions and offer advice in preparation for a career in these fields.

This event features a panel of mentors representing colleges, universities, museums, and government agencies. They offer advice about preparing for a career in paleontology and comment on the prospects for current and future job opportunities.

This networking event is designed for early career professionals to connect, share experiences, and exchange ideas. It’s a great opportunity to meet others in the geoscience community who are navigating similar career stages—just conversation, connection, and coffee.

Participants will hear remarks from hydrogeologists in a variety of career fields, including government, industry, and academia. A roundtable mentoring session follows, providing time for individuals to network, share ideas, and discuss careers.

This informal gathering begins with inspiring remarks from leading women in geology, who will speak to the challenges and opportunities women face in the field. A relaxed networking session follows, offering a chance to exchange ideas and connect with fellow women geoscientists. Light refreshments will be provided.

This event, supported by the GSA Foundation through a gift from John Mann, features an informal, lunchtime gathering that brings students interested in applied hydrogeology as a career together with practicing hydrogeologists.

This event, supported by the GSA Foundation through a gift from Roy J. Shlemon, is designed to acquaint undergraduate and graduate students with careers in applied geoscience. The mentor's goal is to provide real-world information and insight, based on his or her own career.

Your job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not when you apply for jobs. This workshop will help you begin this process and will introduce you to informational interviewing. This section is highly recommended for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better.

What do geologists in various sectors earn? What do they do? What are the pros and cons of working in academia, government, and industry? Workshop presenters and professionals in the field will address these issues.

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 examples to help you learn important résumé dos and don’ts.