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Description
Identifying your career across the evolving professional landscape of options for the geographer can be both daunting and exciting. Geographers hold a rich set of transferable and specialized skills and knowledge that make us highly suited and adaptable in emerging and traditional work environments. Whether you are embarking on your career or are considering making a mid-career transition, this workshop sets out to help participants navigate the initial steps toward their new careers. These steps include often-overlooked self-assessment, which is key to setting and identifying meaningful career goals that allow for professional satisfaction, as well as personal and professional growth. Self-assessment tools and plan-building are designed to empower participants with knowledge and strategies to chart a successful career path. Participants will learn how to identify their strengths, values, and interests, align them with potential career paths, and create signposts to reach their objectives.
