Expert-Led Career Trainings

SSA members receive complimentary registration for these virtual events. Join or renew your membership here.

Click the events below to learn more and register. Click here to view recorded webinars.

➤ WEBINAR: HOW TO BUILD YOUR GEOSCIENCE NETWORK

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Wednesday, 21 October from 9-10 AM Pacific

In the era of social media and instant connections, it seems like it should be easy to build and grow a professional network. So why aren’t you doing it?

Join Sarah Pietraszek-Mattner, PhD (founder of The Science Profession) as she talks about why having a professional network is so important, the psychology behind resistance to networking, and tips and tools to grow your own network (no matter your personality style).

This one-hour webinar will teach you how to build your own Networking Strategy for Geos!

➤ MENTORING: CAREER & ACADEMIC ADVICE FOR MEMBERS (September 2026 – Registration opening soon)

Tap in to the SSA community and connect with mentors during this one-hour virtual session intended to help YOU navigate your academic and career path in seismology.

This is an open opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from fellow members in group discussions and breakout rooms. All members are welcome, especially those who are new to SSA!

➤ RECORDED WEBINARS

Note: You must be logged in to your SSA membership account to view these recorded career training webinars.

Identifying Your Transferable Skills in the Geosciences

  • Instructor: Sarah Pietraszek-Mattner, PhD, The Science Profession
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Signal, Not Noise: Crafting a High-Clarity LinkedIn Profile

  • Instructor: Sarah Pietraszek-Mattner, PhD, The Science Profession
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How to Stand Out to Recruiters and Hiring Managers

  • Instructor: Lauren Celano, Propel Careers
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Mastering the Informational Interview

  • Instructor: Sarah Pietraszek-Mattner, PhD, The Science Profession
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