Date / time: September 21, 9 AM – 5 PM (check-in at 8:30 AM)
Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel, 340 N. 3rd Street (one block north of Phoenix Convention Center north building)
Cost: $20 for GSA conference registrants; $65 for others
To register: Click here and register for Short Course #525
The Arizona Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists will present a 1-day workshop for geology and earth sciences students and young professionals at the Geological Society of America annual meeting, which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. The workshop is intended to help students successfully transition from the classroom into the workforce and to guide both students and young professionals as they start careers as geologists.
Participants will learn about the importance of balancing life and work demands, expectations of employers, how to navigate the hiring process, what techniques can be used to stand out as a candidate, how to prepare a CV, and strategies for professional development.
Presenters from industry will share their knowledge and experiences as employers, plus speak about their own career paths. The workshop will include several coffee breaks for networking, and a special flash mentoring session.
Workshop Topics
- Work/life balance
- Diversity in the workforce
- Resumes and CVs
- Interviewing
- Professional development
- Licensing
- Flash mentoring (bring 4 to 5 questions that you’d like to ask mentors)