managing your career as a geoscientist
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Managing Your Career as a Geoscientist. From Many AAPG Geoscientists. Take Responsibility. It Is Your Career It Is Your Responsibility. Your Career. Can Take Many Directions. You. Set the Direction. Geoscience Professional Development. Independent. Manager. Broadening - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ManagingManagingYour Career as a Your Career as a
GeoscientistGeoscientist
From Many AAPG GeoscientistsFrom Many AAPG Geoscientists
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Take ResponsibilityTake Responsibility
It Is Your CareerIt Is Your Career
It Is Your ResponsibilityIt Is Your Responsibility
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Your CareerYour Career
Can Take Many DirectionsCan Take Many Directions
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YouYou
Set the DirectionSet the Direction
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ConsultantConsultant
SpecialistSpecialist
SeniorSeniorInterpreterInterpreter
EntryEntryLevelLevel
PlannedPlannedTrainingTraining
FormalFormalMentoringMentoring
BroadeningBroadening
Development Development AssignmentsAssignments
MentorsMentorsothersothers
SuccessionSuccessionAssignmentsAssignments
MentoredMentoredby Expertsby Experts
Mentors othersMentors others
GeoscienceGeoscienceProfessional DevelopmentProfessional Development
StudentStudent
IndependentIndependent
ManagerManager
Now is the Time to Start Planning Your CareerNow is the Time to Start Planning Your Career
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To Arrive at Your To Arrive at Your DestinationDestination
You MustYou MustMaintain Your CareerMaintain Your Career
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MaintainMaintain
Your ResponsibilityYour Responsibility
Or NotOr Not
Your CareerYour Career
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Is aGeoscience Career
The RightCareer for You?
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Successful Geoscientists
Love Geology
Win-win attitude
Team player
Perseverance and flexibility
Realistic appraisal of career market
Creative Problem Solvers
Realistic appraisal of career market
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Resource Assessment: Fossil fuels Stratigraphic minerals
Resource Assessment: Fossil fuels Stratigraphic minerals
Environmental Quality: Water supplies Waste management
Environmental Quality: Water supplies Waste management
Catastrophe Management: Landslides, Floods, Tidal Waves Bolide Impacts
Catastrophe Management: Landslides, Floods, Tidal Waves Bolide Impacts
Climate Change: Documentation Coastal management
Climate Change: Documentation Coastal management
Society Needs our ExpertiseSociety Needs our Expertise
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THE GEOSCIENCE GRADUATE’S OPTIONS
Minerals Oil & GasEnvironment, Engr, Other
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Projected World Energy Demand
24929after Edwards,AAPG 8/97
0019001900 19201920 19401940 19601960 19801980 20002000 20202020 20402040 20602060 20802080 30003000
2020
4040
6060
8080
100100100 BILLION
BARRELS
Billion Barrels
of Oil Equivalent
per Year (GBOE)
Billion Barrels
of Oil Equivalent
per Year (GBOE) Natural
GasNatural
Gas
HydroelectricHydroelectric
Crude OilCrude Oil
Solar, Wind Geothermal
Nuclear Electric
1993
CoalCoal
World Energy DemandWorld Energy Demand
3535
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Current IndustryCurrent IndustryGeoscience DemographicsGeoscience Demographics
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
>25 26-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+
Age (YRS)
Age Brackets for Geoscientists Worldwide (2008*)
Global DemandGlobal Demand
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Successful Geoscientists
Love Geology
Win-win attitude
Team player
Perseverance and flexibility
Realistic appraisal of career market
Creative Problem Solver
Love Geology
Creative Problem Solver
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A Solid Foundation
Build
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Geoscience Careers Geoscience Foundation
Strong basic-discipline training
Develop supplementary skills
Math and Statistics
Computer and Workstation
Excellent communication skills Oral, written, graphical
Physics
English
Strong basic-discipline training
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GeologicGeologicMapping and SamplingMapping and Sampling• GravityGravity
• MagneticsMagnetics
Armentrout 2000, from American Petroleum Institute, 1986Armentrout 2000, from American Petroleum Institute, 1986
• Seismic ReflectionSeismic Reflection
• Geologic MappingGeologic Mapping
JMA
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Shale/Wet Sand
Top of Gas Sand
Base of Gas Sand
Stratigraphy and Stratigraphy and Depositional SystemsDepositional Systems
Understanding the processes creating sedimentary units
PERMIAN
CARBONIFEROUS
U
L
M
U
L
MISS.
PENN.
M-U Pennsylvanian
Upper Permian
Record missing due to erosion: Must recon -struct history from regional data
Rock PhysicsRock Physics
Log Correlation Log Correlation
Clastic Sedimentology
From Armentrout, 2000, AAPG.orgM
ESO
ZOIC
&C
ENO
ZOIC
Depositional Systems Depositional Systems
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Structural GeologyStructural Geology
Understanding the process of deformation of the subsurfaceUnderstanding the process of deformation of the subsurface
Contouring Contouring Seismic InterpretationSeismic InterpretationFrom Armentrout, 2000, AAPG.org
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Accumulation
PetroleumMigration
Seal
Reservoir
Leakage
PetroleumCharge
Source Rock
Migration Pathways
Determine Age of
Oils
CoalySource Model
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Gamma Density ResistivityHeavy
Oil
LiteOil
Gas
0 my
Generation
Rate
Predict Oil Quality
100 my
Source Rock Prediction
Sequence Stratigraphy
Characterizing the type, history and origin of petroleumCharacterizing the type, history and origin of petroleum
Exploration GeochemistryExploration GeochemistryExploration GeochemistryExploration Geochemistry
From Armentrout, 2000, AAPG.org
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Reservoir CharacterizationReservoir Characterization
Reservoir Characterization focuses on data integration to model reservoir architecture and flow properties
TIME
CUMPROD
Volumetric and Volumetric and reserve estimationreserve estimation
Volumetric and Volumetric and reserve estimationreserve estimation
Reservoir Reservoir simulationsimulationReservoir Reservoir simulationsimulation
Seismic visualization
Resistivity modeling
Outcrop studies
Geostatistics
Seismic visualization
Resistivity modeling
Outcrop studies
Geostatistics
Fracture characterization
Production data inversion
Reservoir Optimization
Fracture characterization
Production data inversion
Reservoir Optimization
QUANTIFIED UNCERTAINTY
From Armentrout, 2000, AAPG.org
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Geoscience Careers Geoscience Foundation
Strong basic-discipline training
Develop supplementary skills
Math and Statistics
Computer and Workstation
Excellent communication skillsOral, written, graphical
Physics
English
Develop supplementary skills
Excellent communication skills
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COMPUTER SKILLSCOMPUTER SKILLS
• PC skills PC skills RequiredRequired– Word ProcessingWord Processing– SpreadsheetSpreadsheet– Power PointPower Point– ArcGISArcGIS
• WorkstationWorkstation– Try to get exposureTry to get exposure– Interpretation most Interpretation most
importantimportantHeath, 2002
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Kaldi, 2004
Must be able to Present Your WorkMust be able to Present Your WorkIn EnglishIn English
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Successful Geoscientists
Love Geology
Win-win attitude
Team player
Perseverance and flexibility
Realistic appraisal of career market
Creative Problem Solver
Win-win attitude
Team player
Perseverance and flexibility
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ProfessionalisProfessionalismm
• InitiativeInitiative
• Ethics and Ethics and IntegrityIntegrity
• EnthusiasmEnthusiasm
• AdaptabilityAdaptability
• CooperationCooperation
• Team WorkTeam Work
Heath, 2002
ProfessionalismProfessionalismProfessionalismProfessionalism
Essential Job Market SkillsEssential Job Market Skills
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Corporate Recruiters Assume:Corporate Recruiters Assume:
Job Market ExpectationsJob Market Expectations
Self-motivatedSelf-motivated
Team PlayerTeam Player
Excellent Excellent CommunicatorCommunicator
You have a Solid Geoscience FoundationYou have a Solid Geoscience Foundation
And That You AreAnd That You Are
You have a strong background in Math/ComputersYou have a strong background in Math/Computers
ProfessionalProfessional
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Immediate ImpactImmediate Impact
Bottom Line FocusBottom Line Focus
High ProductivityHigh Productivity
Continuous TrainingContinuous Training
Creative Problem Solving SkillsCreative Problem Solving Skills
Corporate Managers RequireCorporate Managers Require
Job Market ExpectationsJob Market Expectations
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
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ProfessionalismProfessionalism
AAPGAAPG
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Cost of Student MembershipCost of Student Membership
$0.00$0.00
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Student MembershipStudent Membership
www.aapg.orgwww.aapg.org
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STUDENT CHAPTER ACTIVITIESSTUDENT CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
• Distinguished Lecturers Distinguished Lecturers from AAPG and Industryfrom AAPG and Industry
• Short Courses Short Courses and Seminarsand Seminars
• Field TripsField Trips
• Exhibits at Exhibits at ConferencesConferences
• Other Events: Other Events: on Campuson Campus & off Campus& off Campus Univ Sriwijaya geophysical survey in Sumatra
21 Feb 2004
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AAPG STUDENT BENEFITSAAPG STUDENT BENEFITS
• Great Publications: Bulletin, ExplorerGreat Publications: Bulletin, Explorer
• Books, Books, BooksBooks, Books, Books
– Publication PipelinePublication Pipeline
– Discounts on AAPG BooksDiscounts on AAPG Books
– $500 Book Gift (3 yr cycle)$500 Book Gift (3 yr cycle)
• Grants-in-Aid for Grad StudyGrants-in-Aid for Grad Study
• Weeks Grants (SC and student)Weeks Grants (SC and student)www.aapg.orgwww.aapg.org [email protected]@aapg.org
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WEEKS GRANTWEEKS GRANT
$500/yr for Chapter$500/yr for Chapter
$500/yr for Student$500/yr for Student
[email protected]@aapg.org
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ConsultantConsultant
SpecialistSpecialist
SeniorSeniorInterpreterInterpreter
EntryEntryLevelLevel
PlannedPlannedTrainingTraining
FormalFormalMentoringMentoring
BroadeningBroadening
Development Development AssignmentsAssignments
MentorsMentorsothersothers
SuccessionSuccessionAssignmentsAssignments
MentoredMentoredby Expertsby Experts
Mentors othersMentors others
GeoscienceGeoscienceProfessional DevelopmentProfessional Development
GraduatioGraduationn
IndependentIndependent
ManagerManager
Now is the Time to Start Building Your CareerNow is the Time to Start Building Your Career
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A Solid Foundation
You Only Have
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Career StrategiesCareer Strategies
• Set Goals –Set Goals –– DirectionDirection– TimingTiming
• Prepare to Compete Prepare to Compete – Stay VersatileStay Versatile– Be PatientBe Patient
• Network Network • Keep GrowingKeep Growing
– Find, use a MentorFind, use a Mentor– Develop New SkillsDevelop New Skills
CAC 2005
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AAPG Can Help AAPG Can Help YouYou
Build and Manage Your CareerBuild and Manage Your Career
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Cyclic Job MarketTypical of Today’s Global IndustriesTypical of Today’s Global Industries
Gro
wth Crash
Retrench
Time
Employment
The Business Cycle
19731973 19961996 20032003 ?? ????
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Cyclic Job MarketThe Better Professional You AreThe Better Professional You Are
Gro
wth Crash
Retrench
Time
Employment
The Better Your Career Potential
19731973 19961996 20032003 ?? ????
Layed Off Nov 00
Re-Hired Dec 00
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Join Professional SocietiesJoin Professional Societies
• Learn more about your careerLearn more about your career• Increase your knowledge Increase your knowledge • Exposure to leaders in science and industryExposure to leaders in science and industry• Expand organizational, & management skillsExpand organizational, & management skills• Network – interaction with peersNetwork – interaction with peers• Helps you throughout your careerHelps you throughout your career
Geological Society of ThailandGeological Society of ThailandAAPGAAPG
SEAPEXSEAPEX
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Professional SocietiesProfessional SocietiesDon’t Just Join - ParticipateDon’t Just Join - Participate
• Attend MeetingsAttend Meetings
• Give Papers / PostersGive Papers / Posters
• Seek MentorsSeek Mentors– Serve on CommitteesServe on Committees
– VolunteerVolunteer
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Professional Standing & Professional Standing & RecognitionRecognition
• Code of ethicsCode of ethics• Recognized as a trained professionalRecognized as a trained professional• Professional certification availableProfessional certification available• Networking opportunitiesNetworking opportunities• Present your work at meetings & Present your work at meetings &
conventionsconventions• Regional & international contacts & eventsRegional & international contacts & events• Honors & AwardsHonors & Awards
AAPGAAPG
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BasicPrograms
Included inMembership
ProfessionalDevelopmentAnd OutreachPrograms Mostly
Subsidized
Discountedand/orSupported
Included inMembership
Personal MemberPrograms
Professionalism
Membership Value Pyramid
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It Is Your CareerIt Is Your Career
Manage It WellManage It Well
Good LuckGood Luck