Geology

Career Reference Collection

Click on a book title to locate its IUCAT record (IUCAT is the library's online catalog).

• Careers for Environmental Types and Others Who Respect the Earth

  Highlights careers in education, government, nonprofits, media, and business for environmental enthusiasts.

• Careers for History Buffs & Others Who Learn from the Past

  Describes careers in a number of areas, including geology.

• Great Jobs for Geology Majors

  Part One provides information regarding a job search for geology majors, including self assessment tips, resume and cover letter advice, research and networking strategies, and interviewing information. Part Two includes an overview of geology career paths.

Online Resources

To simultaneously search the websites listed below, Search the Geology Page with the search box at the bottom of the page.

• American Geological Institute

  AGI is a non-profit association that represents over 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Includes information about careers and employers and links to classified ads.

• Association for Women Geoscientists

  AWG provides outreach to women interested in the goesciences.  Includes a career profiles page, giving in-depth stories of women currently working in the field, and job postings.

• Become a Geophysicist...A What?

  From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, describes the field of geophysics, career options, and links to organizations and job listings.

• Geological Sciences at Indiana

  Information about the Geological Sciences program at Indiana University Bloomington.

• The Geological Society of America

  The GSA is the leading professional society for the geological sciences.  Includes a listing of employment opportunities.

• Geology.com: Jobs in Geology and Earth Sciences

  Portal of links to websites that list job postings in geology and the earth sciences.

• Internet Resources for Geography & Geology

  From the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, includes a career information link that leads to many sites with educational and career information.

Additional Resources

Geology majors may also wish to view the Anthropology/Archaeology and Environmental Science web pages.

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