The program for the 2024 International Astronomical Union General Assembly has a plenary session at the start of each day. Yesterday’s session started with a presentation from Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt entitled How to Build an Impactful Career , which was followed by a panel session with Brian and representatives of the IAU Offices. The IAU has a number of Offices, which have a focus on a particular aspect of astronomy: the IAU Office of Astronomy Outreach (OAO), Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE), Office for Young Astronomer (OYA) and the Center for the Protection of Dark and Quiet Sky (CPS). The panel answered a variety of questions from the audience, on topics ranging from career choices and career changes to publications and page charges!