How to Network Successfully - GSA 2018

Course date and time: Saturday, 3 November, 11:00am-12:00pm
Course location: GSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
Course instructors: Beth Bartel, UNAVCO; Wendy Bohon, IRIS

Goal: Give student and early career attendees from backgrounds underrepresented in the geosciences the skills and confidence to effectively network during the GSA Annual Meeting.

UNAVCO and IRIS supported GSA's one-day workshop "Showcasing the Best You: A Writing Workshop to Help You Gain Internships, Fellowships, & Jobs" with a one-hour, interactive segment on networking.

• Presentation: Networking at GSA and Beyond [pdf]

Following the interactive presentation and discussion, participants used the following worksheet to develop and then practice elevator speeches.

• And I Am: A quick guide to creating an elevator speech about you and your networking goals [pdf]

The following worksheet was made available for participants interested in tips on poster presentations:

• Preparing for Your Poster Session [pdf]