Geo Careers: Mary-Anne Hildebrandt
What is a career? Merriam-Webster defines career as “a profession for which one trains, and which is undertaken as a permanent calling.” With more workplaces embracing the idea of flexibility,…
Geo Career Articles
Sisyphus Mountain: A Career Reflection by Melanie Siewert, President of PGO
In ancient Greek mythology, Sisyphus is known as the guy destined to push a rock up a mountain for all of eternity, with the rock rolling back to the bottom…
GeoCareers: Kassandra Del Greco
When asked if I could write a little something about my career in geoscience, my gut response was, “I’m not sure I’m qualified to write something.” However, with a little…
Geo Careers: Melissa Ng
One question that I often am asked is, “How did you pick mining as an industry?” That answer is simple: De Beers commissioned a raw diamond exhibit at the University…
Geo Careers: Kristin Hanson
After 30+ years of work in the consulting industry, I look back at lessons I wish I had learned and advice that I wish I had received earlier in my…
Confessions of a Geoscience Educator – How Did I Get Here?
It is common to hear stories of highly gifted individuals pursuing a career path and ultimately landing their dream job after years of climbing the ladder. Sometimes I even tell…