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July 1, 2019
How to Use Social Media Effectively for Work
In recent years, the paradigm has shifted in the way that organizations market their information and communicate with the public. Social media is a powerful tool that allows us to connect with others on a global scale. By mastering the art of social media, you hold an invaluable skillset that makes you an incredible asset to any organization. When workplace social media comes to mind, you may feel inclined to …
May 23, 2019
How to Avoid Getting Burnt Out
A common problem amongst undergraduate and graduate students today is finding ways to remain driven in the face of growing stress. By the time many students graduate, they may carry with them a lack of motivation that transcends into the workplace or future academic studies. With this in mind, it is important for students to find ways to avoid getting burnt out in order to remain inspired throughout their educational …
April 1, 2019
Why Should We Care About Past Environments and Climates? Views from a Paleo-Detective.
I study Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology – In the dictionary this field is defined as studies dealing with all aspects of understanding and reconstructing Earth’s past climate and environments – but most people have no idea what that means. How can we study something that is not there anymore, events that happened millions of years ago, and why would anyone want to know what the climate was a decade ago let …
The Secret to Being Special
Recently, I was helping out in the Resume Clinic at the annual GSA Meeting in Seattle. I saw several incredible students, but no extraordinary resumes. The resumes weren’t bad. Most used the Resume4 template from MS Word; and a few used the Resume5 template. They contained the same list of courses, the same lists of skills, and the same lists of degrees and qualifications. Only the names had been changed …
February 21, 2019
6 Steps to Creating a Triumphant Resume
Do you find job searching to be time consuming, frustrating, and possibly even disappointing? When you are competing against so many other applicants for one job opening, it’s best to be prepared so you can apply quickly and with the least amount of stress. It is your responsibility to quickly demonstrate that you are a match for the job qualifications, and the organization. It is the employer’s job to figure …
October 15, 2018
Interning for the National Park Service through “Geoscientists-in-the-Parks”
What do saber-tooth tigers, sheep ranches, sagebrush, and supervolcanoes have in common? They’re all in eastern Oregon! A former “Geoscientist-in-the-Park” writes about her time as an interpretive intern at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument this past summer. The John Day Basin is dry, remote, and starkly beautiful. Over 50 million years of geology is recorded in the rugged mountains of the region, providing a glimpse into the …
May 2, 2018
“Soooo…What are doing after you get your degree?”
If you are a student, chances are that you’ve heard that question at least a few dozen times throughout your studies, if not from professors (or family members), then from your fellow peers making small-talk, which usually end in sighs of relief after discovering they’re not the only ones with uncertain futures. Navigating the path from student to happy, early-career professional seems difficult and paved with uncertainty and risk. Thankfully, …
April 19, 2018
Breaking Out of the Analysis Loop
Decisions are hard. Sometimes you have too much information, sometimes you have too little, and sometimes it conflicts. It’s easy to get stuck in a loop – going through the same options over and over again, hoping something new will jump and make the right choice obvious. In the meantime, you are not moving forward. When you find yourself the victim of “analysis paralysis”, try some of these techniques to …
March 26, 2018
Phone Interviews 101: What to Know and How to Prepare
Editor’s note: we’ve gone over some basics for interviewing in Eos articles last year (Interviewing 101 and Interviewing 102) and our January webinar. Today, Erik Hankin does a deeper dive on phone interview tactics. Employers often use phone interviews to screen applicants and help narrow down the candidate pool. Phone interviews are also used to minimize expenses involved in interviewing out-of-town candidates. For remote positions, a phone interview may be …
February 27, 2018
When It’s Time To Say Goodbye: Knowing When to Leave Your Employer
Starting a new job is exciting – the validation that comes from knowing your skills and abilities are valued, the excitement of learning new things and meeting new people, the possibilities of all the great things you will accomplish. Over time, you gain confidence in your abilities, acquire new knowledge, and grow. At some point, you start wondering if you’ve grown all you can in that particular position. Maybe it’s …
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.