Talking Point:
A key strategy to igniting your geoscience career is to set goals, and do it now –
- Consider what you like and what you are good at, and choose the direction
- This might be stratigraphy to support a career in petroleum exploration and production, or petrophysics to work in reservoir characterization
- Take note of remaining coursework, field or thesis studies, and desired summer jobs or internships and determine your timing
Even with lots of recruiters on campus, expect to compete
- Know your strengths and maintain as much versatility as possible in areas like location and job assignment
- Above all, be persistent and patient
Networking is important,
- among your peers on campus and with professors, recruiters on campus,
- and other professionals you may meet in society or campus events
Now and throughout your career, it is important to keep growing in technical knowledge and professional competency
- Find someone more senior as a mentor – a professor, someone in industry, or even a student some years ahead of you
- And always be alert to developing new skills
Professional societies like AAPG can help, now and throughout your career.
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