31 Geoscience Careers for New Geoscience Graduates

Saturday, 21 March 2020
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lake Fairfax

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND GROWTH AS YOUNG PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTIST

Paper number: 31-5
Program: Theme Sessions
Time: 9:05 AM – 9:25 AM

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Abstract

Upcoming young professionals can face a variety of obstacles when entering the workforce post-graduation. During career preparation, entry-level professionals can benefit from understanding geoscience industries, young professional opportunities, and the values and expectations of an employer. Geoscientist entering the workforce have resources readily available to assist in transitioning into a career and excelling as a professional. It is imperative that young geoscientists engage themselves in professional topics surrounding the geosciences and the impacts these topics have on industry, professionalism, and the geological community. Becoming an advocate for the profession reflects mentorship throughout a young professional career and strength within the geoscience community.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 52, No. 2

doi: 10.1130/abs/2020SE-345338

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