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Careers Day

The Geological Society's Careers Day is the essential meeting place for geoscience students and industry, featuring exhibitions, workshops and much more

Careers Day 2026 - Wednesday 4 November

We are delighted to announce that our 2026 Careers Day will be held at Burlington House in the heart of London's Piccadilly.

Join us on Wednesday 4 November for a day full of opportunity for geoscience students, including information about the latest career developments and exciting opportunities.

This is a hybrid event. Students can watch the live stream of talks remotely, or come along in person to meet exhibitors, sponsors and speakers.

Check out this page regularly as we'll be adding further details in the coming months.

What's on offer Careers Day?

The day will include presentations from a wide array of early career industry professionals showcasing the pathways available to graduates. Helping you to understand what’s on offer and find the one that fits you!

There will also be an opportunity to meet industry professionals, ask questions, get advice and see what is possible with a degree in the geosciences.

Get expert tips on how to structure your CV, highlighting your strengths, and tailor applications for different roles. Learn what employers are looking for and how to avoid common mistakes at our CV workshop!

Apply to host Careers Day 2027

Applications are open to organisations interested in hosting Careers Day 2027 in partnership with the Society.  

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your organisation and connect with a wider audience looking to learn all about the latest career developments and exciting opportunities throughout the Geosciences.  

Careers Day 2025

Careers Day 1

Our 2025 event took place on 5 November and focussed on our five Scientific Themes, with speakers from both academia and industry covering topics including:

Energy Transition

Geohazards, Geoengineering & Georesilience

Climate & Ecology

Planetary Science

Digital Geoscience

It was a fantastic opportunity for geoscience students to learn all about the latest career developments and exciting opportunities.

The day included presentations covering the varied areas of geology and academia as well as an opportunity to meet industry professionals for interview, CV, networking and job placement advice.

Careers Day 2

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