AGU Career Guidance is a free, member-exclusive, virtual program that helps advance career and science goals for all students and professionals at any career stage.
In this program, you will develop a skills inventory that will help you position yourself to think about your career and career advancement via a personalized IDP and a virtual guided group session. Career Guides will help you think about your strengths and weaknesses to explore career opportunities with AGU.
Due to the hands-on nature of this program, seats are limited. Join now to reserve your spot.
How It Works
1. Be an AGU Member
Program participants will have exclusive access to online sessions to advance their careers.
2. Join AGU Career Guidance
Activities include learning how to set goals, recognize your potential, and explore career or scientific pathways in a collaborative group setting.
For more information see our Program Participant page.
3.Sign up for a guidance group
Each session spans a month, beginning with two weeks of self-reflection, followed by a virtual event to facilitate collaborative group discussion, and concluding with another two weeks of self-assessment. All sessions begin at the start of the month.
Why AGU Career Guidance?
- Receive personalized career guidance and resources
- Propel your career and your science through AGU offerings
- Connect with peers and collaborators who share your same goals and interests
Become a Career Guide
- Valuable experience for personal growth
- Give back and connect with AGU members
- Receive on-demand training, reference materials
- Hone leadership and other skills that are transferable to your own career
NEW! Session Specialties
Offer tailored group sessions based on your goals around one of six specialties. All sessions begin at the start of the month. You can only join one session at a time, but all participants are welcome to join other groups after the conclusion of their first.
Whether you are a recent graduate navigating the job market or exploring career possibilities, join “Career Transition” sessions to gain actionable advice that you can implement right away!
Interested in incorporating policy into your science or pivoting to a science policy career? These sessions delve into the gap between research and public policy. Ideal for recent grads and students, or especially those inspired by current events. Gain transferable skills, network with like-minded scientists, and receive support on implementation and recognition methods for your outreach initiatives.
As a geoscientist, you have many more career possibilities than you may realize. Join “Career Options” sessions to explore the wide array of career opportunities and aligning unique skills and experiences needed to excel. Upon completion you will have the clarity you need to make informed decisions about your future path.
Mastering the art of communicating your research is essential not only for advancing your career but also for making impactful contributions to the broader scientific community. In these sessions, we'll explore key skills and strategies that will help you amplify your work and connect with the right audiences.
Join “Navigating Publishing” sessions to explore key strategies for writing papers that stand out in the publication selection process, gain insights from both sides of the review process, and learn how to communicate your research effectively to a wide range of audiences.
Learn powerful strategies to boost your productivity, reduce stress, and achieve a healthier work-life balance while advancing your career. In these sessions, you’ll discover how to set and manage goals, establish boundaries, and create a sustainable balance between work and life—helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
