Career
Center Resources
Visit the Geology Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by Geology Majors, a list of important skills Geology majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to Geology.
List of Careers
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Geology:
- Soils Engineer
- Media Specialist
- Director of Customer Relations
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Geology.
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Career-Related Skills of Geology Majors
Field Work: Geology majors spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions, in order to make precise observations.
Objectivity: Geology majors must test their hypotheses so that the results are accurate rather than reflections of their own ideas.
Career-Related Web Sites for Geology Majors
| Oil and Gas Jobs |
| Earth Science World (Careers in the Geosciences) |
| Guide to Careers and Employers in the Geosciences |
| Jobs in Geology, Earth Sciences, Oil & Gas |
| Paleontology Careers |
| Geo Web Interactive View new job postings, post your resume, and use the database to search for jobs by job title or geographic location. Also, take time to read some of the success stories. |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook Provides information on the nature of work, working conditions, employment, training, other qualifications, advancement, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations for Geologists. |
| The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse Post your resume free of charge and update it if needed. Also, spend some time browsing the site for currently advertised positions. |
| The Geo Job Source |
| Money Magazine Article on Careers in Geology |
| The Geological Society of America |
| Sloan Career Cornerstone Center |
| AGIWEB Information on Geoscience Careers and Employers. |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
