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October 6, 2017
Paths Through Science: Ted McInerney, Broadcast Meteorologist.
Paths Through Science highlights the many diverse paths AGU’s scientists have charted across the disciplines within Earth and space science through interviews with professionals in government, academia, industry, and non-profit sectors. Our October Paths Through Science profile is Ted McInerney, a broadcast meteorologist at WMTW News 8, serving Maine and New Hampshire. Today, On the Job features excerpts from his profile. You can read the rest of his profile and view others by visiting …
October 1, 2017
Publications Resources and Upcoming Professional Development Webinars
In case you missed it, a recording of last week’s webinar “How to Write Effective Reviews (and Improve Your Own Manuscript)” is now available, along with the presentation slides. You can find both by visiting its page on the AGU Webinars archives. Gabe Filippelli, our guest presenter and Editor-in-Chief of Geohealth, laid out some considerations that reviewers should take when approaching the review process and also took the time to …
September 26, 2017
Your Tuesday Top 5: How to be a better employee
Most of us know what we want in a boss—including attributes, skills, experience, values, and management style—but have you ever thought about what your boss wants in an employee? In general, we know what behaviors will prevent our boss from being upset with us: be on time, do the job to the best of your ability and, of course, don’t make waves or cause trouble. There is a difference between avoiding …
September 22, 2017
Resources for crafting better papers and posters
You may have missed that last week was Peer Review Week, but don’t worry: the publication process last year-round. AGU is committed to bringing you the resources you need to perfect your craft. Today, I’d like to share with you some of the resources at your disposal from AGU Webinars to recent Eos articles. AGU Webinars We have three webinars in the coming weeks to help you prepare your own publications and …
September 19, 2017
Your Tuesday Top 5: How to Have Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
Perhaps, at one time or another, you have found yourself in the uncomfortable position of having to discuss a delicate subject with an employee (or even a family member). At work, the issue could be a dress code violation, poor performance, conflict with a coworker, or even rude behavior. At home, the issue could be about money, a child’s grades or behavior, or trying to get out of a dinner …
September 15, 2017
Converting a short-term position into a long-term career
As organizations try to remain flexible, they are more and more reluctant to hire permanent employees. Many organizations are using contract or temporary staff, then hiring a select few into fulltime positions. Sometimes, a temporary position is the only way to get into a company, but if you use the opportunity, you can turn a temporary position into a permanent job. To begin, make sure you understand the contract terms. …
September 12, 2017
Your Tuesday Top 5: Practice Respect by Being Positive and Avoiding Negativity in the Workplace
Every Tuesday, Patricia Yaya, AGU Vice President of Human Resources & Administrative Services, sends a message to the entire AGU staff featuring five short tips for getting by in the workplace. Starting this week, On the Job will be publishing these tips in a new weekly segment, Tuesday Top 5. AGU is a forward-thinking organization. With the net zero building renovation project, we are navigating a lot of change all …
September 8, 2017
Thinking of going back to Grad School? Here’s how to start
As fall approaches, many people considering applying to graduate school should take the beginning steps of the application process. Depending on what your career/academic status is (employed, recently graduated, interning, etc.), you can forgo some of the following 7 steps to apply to graduate school. Although this seems like a lot of work (and it is), you should be excited! You’ve made the decision to pursue further academic endeavors; let …
September 6, 2017
The Gateway to Your Research: Tips for writing abstracts
Note: An earlier version of this post ran in March, during the Spring Virtual Poster Showcase. With the 2018 Ocean Sciences Meeting abstract deadline arriving tonight, 6 September 2017, at 11:59 ET, I am reposting the article in hopes that those making the finishing touches on the OSM abstracts may find it useful as well as prospective Fall Virtual Poster Showcase participants. Enjoy! Writing a compelling abstract that engages your …
September 1, 2017
AGU Career Center News: September Webinar, Paths Through Science, and VPS deadline
Hello, everyone! The September AGU Career Center Newsletter, which normally goes out on the first Tuesday of the month, is getting pushed back to 12 September due to high traffic from the Ocean Sciences Meeting abstract deadline next Wednesday, 6 September (hint! hint!). Since the newsletter will go out later, I wanted to share with you some latest happenings related to the AGU Career Center. Enjoy and have a great …
On the Job is an AGU blog, that provides career advice and workforce guidance to geoscience students, early-career and established professionals who are interested in pursuing professional enrichment.