Session 7C Session 7: Skills for Success 7C: Paving Your Path: Navigating the Job Market

Sunday, 12 January 2025: 9:55 AM-10:40 AM
Great Hall A (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Host: 24th Annual Student Conference

In today's competitive job market, developing the right strategies for success is essential. This session will provide insights from early career meteorologists, offering students guidance to navigate the transition from school to the job market. Participants will learn to effectively market their skills, build a professional network, and tailor their job search to align their career goals. Whether your interests lie in industry, government, or academia, this session will provide the tools and confidence you need to pave your path in the weather, water, and climate job market.

Papers:
9:55 AM
Academic Jobs: Realities, Challenges, Opportunities, and Setting Yourself Up for Success
Jacob Carstens, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

10:10 AM
Ready, Set, Forecast!
David Williams, EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC

10:25 AM
Doing It Different: My Path into Private Sector Meteorology
Cameron Campanella, Dracut, MA

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