PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS AND EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS
Preparing for a successful career in the sciences (or not)
This interactive workshop will discuss how the skills and experience gained as a scientist provide you with all the skills you need to succeed. Whether you choose a career path in water resources or not, this workshop will share best practices, communication strategies to demonstrate your strengths, and do’s and don’ts in the application and interview process. Come with plenty of questions!
Attendees will:
- Discuss why the skills you gain as a scientist are universal and can help you succeed no matter what career path you choose.
- Outline different career paths in water resources (private, public, non-profit).
- Review how different jobs in the different sectors require a different approach - A tailored approach is a MUST and the best recipe for success.
- Receive some tips and tricks and do's and don'ts throughout from job search to accepting the job.
- Q&A
Presenter
Ms. Phoebe McMellon, MSc, CEO, GeoScienceWorld
Phoebe is a results-oriented business leader with over 20 years’ experience in managing global teams and working in public, private and non-profit sectors in information management and earth science-related industries.
She is the CEO of GeoScienceWorld, a nonprofit collaborative and comprehensive resource for researchers in the earth sciences. Prior to GeoScienceWorld, she worked for a marketing-leading STEM information analytics company and science publisher, gaining experience in product management, marketing, business development and commercial strategy. In addition, she has over ten years’ experience working as a hydrogeologist and water resources scientist in the US and abroad. Phoebe holds a B.S. in Geology from Long Island University and a M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Canterbury where she attended as a Fulbright Scholar.
With roots in academia, domain expertise in the earth sciences, and a career that nurtured her business acumen, Phoebe has never shied away from an opportunity. She continuously collected and developed new skills, but credits her overall success to her training and experiences gained as a scientist.
Participation Costs
Participation is included with a full-conference or Monday one-day student rate registration rate. Participation is not available to students who do not register.
Student Registration Rates (Member / Non-member):
- Super Saver - September 7: $250 / $300
- Early Bird - September 8 - October 19: $300 / $350
- October 20 - Onsite: $350 / $400