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and early career professionals will have the opportunity to dis- numerous résumés, helping you to learn important résumé dos
cuss career prospects and challenges with applied geoscientists and don’ts.
from various sectors over a FREE lunch.
John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program. ACCOMMODATIONS
Wed., 27 March, noon–1:30 p.m. Students and early career pro- Hotel registration deadline: 4 March
fessionals interested in applied hydrogeology or hydrology as a A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn;
career will have the opportunity to network with professionals the meeting rate is US$109 per night plus tax for single or double
in these fields over a FREE lunch. occupancy. Reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn should be
made by calling +1-785-532-9116. Please be sure to mention that
GEOSCIENCE CAREER WORKSHOPS you are attending the Geological Society of America meeting
Part 1: Career Planning and Informational Interviewing. (the group code is GSA).
Your job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not
when you apply to jobs. This workshop will help you begin this ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
process and will introduce you to informational interviewing. Organizing Chairs: Matthew Kirk, mfkirk@ksu.edu; Tina
This section is highly recommended for freshmen, sophomores, Niemi, niemit@umkc.edu; Shannon Mahan, smahan@usgs.gov
and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better. Technical Session Chairs: Joel Spencer, joelspen@ksu.edu;
Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration. What do geologists in Alison Graettinger, graettingera@umkc.edu; Shari Kelley,
various sectors earn? What do they do? What are the pros and shari.kelley@nmt.edu
cons to working in academia, government, and industry? Field Trip Chairs: Susan Stover, susanstover@ku.edu;
Workshop presenters and professionals in the field will address Rex Buchanan, rex@kgs.ku.edu
these issues. Sponsorship Chairs: Saugata Datta, sdatta@ksu.edu; JJ Lee,
Part 3: Cover Letters, Résumés, and CVs. How do you leej@umkc.edu
prepare a cover letter? Does your résumé need a good edit? Student Volunteer Chair: Aida Farough, afarough@ksu.edu
Whether you are currently in the market for a job or not, learn Exhibits Chair: Matthew Brueseke, brueseke@ksu.edu
how to prepare the best résumé possible. You will review Graphics Chair: Alexandria Richard, allierichard@ksu.edu

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