The Geological Society’s Careers Days programme provides geoscience undergraduates and postgraduates the perfect opportunity to find out about the latest developments and career opportunities for geoscientists.
Over the course of four days, our dynamic virtual programme will include presentations covering a breadth of topics, led by representatives and professionals from industry and academia. You will also have the opportunity to find out about MSc and PhD programmes across the UK, and be able to develop your CV in our tailored CV and careers workshop, which will be running alongside the talks.
Tuesday 20 October
9.45am: Introduction from John Booth
10.00am: Panel – Contaminated land and environmental geoscience
10.45am: Panel – Geoengineering and geotechnical
11.30am: Break
11.45am: Panel – Hydrogeology
12.30pm: Break
1.45pm: Introduction from Jim Griffiths
2.00pm: Workshops – Chartership and CPD
3.15pm: Workshops – Beyond coursework: demonstrating emotional intelligence, initiative and curiosity
Wednesday 21 October
9.45am: Introduction from Lucy Williams
10.00am: Panel – Oil and gas
10.45am: Panel – Renewable energy
11.30am: Break
11.45am: Panel – Mineral exploration
12.30pm: Break
1.45pm: Introduction from Gemma Sherwood
2.00pm: Workshops – CV guidance, cover letters and networking
3.15pm: Workshops – What I wish I knew before I started…
Thursday 22 October
9.45am: Introduction from Jessica Smith
10.00am: Panel – Geohazards
10.45am: Panel – Academia and research
11.30am: Break
11.45am: Panel – Planetary science and remote sensing
12.30pm: Break
1.45pm: Introduction from Joel Gill
2.00pm: Workshops – Postgrad pathways
Friday 23 October
9.45am: Introduction from Michael Kehinde
10.00am: Panel – Public sector careers
10.45am: Panel – Climate change and adaptation
11.30am: Break
11.45am: Panel – Non-traditional career paths
12.30pm: Break
1.45pm: Introduction from Tom Backhouse
2.00pm: Workshops – Forging a unique career path
3.15pm: Workshops – Forging a unique career path II – Transferable skills