04 November 2026 09:00 - 17:00 Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG and virtual
04 November 2026 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG and virtual
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 year’s event will see a revamped timetable with the overarching aim of creating more dedicated time throughout the day for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors to meet and engage with one another. These expanded sessions will provide the opportunity to have more in-depth and meaningful conversations, explore career pathways, learn about graduate placements and schemes, and build valuable professional connections with organisations across the geoscience sector.
There will also be interview practice sessions and CV drop-in sessions running throughout the day, giving attendees the opportunity to receive practical advice and feedback to support their career development.
As always, the day will include presentations from a wide array of early career industry professionals showcasing the pathways available to graduates within the Energy Transition and Geohazards, Geoengineering & Georesilience sectors. Helping you to better understand what’s on offer and find the one that fits you! In addition, the final session will focus on an employer’s perspective of the recruitment process. Outlining the key differences between smaller and larger organisations.
Find out what employers are looking for and how to avoid common mistakes at our CV drop-in clinic!
Bring your draft CV with you and have it reviewed by a geoscientist working in the industry. They'll be able give expert tips on how to structure your CV, highlight your strengths, and tailor your applications for different roles.
No pre-booking required, it's a drop-in on the day, both in-person and online.
Get prepared for your next interview for a geoscience role at our interview practice workshop!
Sit with a geoscientist and practice your interview technique, answering typical questions asked for graduate or entry-level geoscience roles, seek advice from those in the industry, and prepare to impress the next time you sit in front of a panel.
Bookable slots are available throughout the day, sign up at registration on the day of the event. Available for both in-person and online attendees.
09:30 - 10:00 Registration
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome address
10:15 - 11:00 Session 1
11:00 - 12:00 Networking & Refreshments
12:00 - 12:45 Session 2
12:45 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 14:45 Session 3
14:45 - 15:45 Networking & Refreshments
15:45 - 16:30 Panel discussion
Our Careers Day provides a valuable opportunity for students to engage with a broad spectrum of experts and to learn more about the range of exciting and varied career opportunities available in fields such as the Energy Transition, Geohazards, Geoengineering & Georesilience, Climate & Ecology, Planetary Science, and Digital Geoscience.
With a growing skills shortage across the Earth sciences, this event directly addresses the need to connect organisations with an engaged and enthusiastic future workforce.
This year’s Careers Day will take place at the Geological Society headquarters in London, with the option to attend remotely also available.
To find out more about sponsorship opportunities for this event, please contact sponsorship@geolsoc.org.uk
Careers Day 2026 is kindly supported by
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. You can register your in-person or virtual place by clicking the 'Book Now' button.