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Several indicators suggest that now continues to be a good time to be a geoscience student looking to start a career.
Geoscience Careers
Many career paths are possible with a degree in one of the Geological Sciences concentrations. Some of our former students have pursued careers in business, law, and medicine. There are a number organizations to help graduates pursue any of the more common careers in the Geological Sciences. The following list of web sites is designed to be merely a starting point.
The Geological Society of America has a number of useful sites:
Virtual Student Expo
Career Development
Internships and Mentor Programs
GeoCorp America summer internships with the National Park Service
American Geological Institute: Geoscience Careers
American Geophysical Union (must be a member to use their job listings)
American Insitute of Professional Geologists: Job Board
American Association of Petroleum Geologists: Careers
Internships & Careers in Oil Companies:
Shell
ExxonMobil
Chevron
ConocoPhillips
BP Global
These companies all recruit in the Department annually during September and October, however some of them do not interview undergraduates. See the Recruiting Schedule on the Department website for details or contact Anne Hudon in the Department office.
Job Placement Companies:
CSI Recruiting, oil and gas experts
GeoTemps, Inc.
Recruiting Schedule
Click on the link above for the Department recruiting schedule. Some of the companies on the recruiting schedule only interview graduate students. Others will consider seniors for internships if they have been accepted into a graduate program.
Questions? Contact Anne Hudon in the Department Office.
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