Hi everyone,

This is my first time on this community and posting on here. I was lined up for a government internship this summer, but with the new presidential incentives, my offer letter was revoked. Now, I'm looking for geology internships again. I'll be honest; I'm quite beaten down by this and I'm struggling to find motivation to look for more internships.

If anyone has ideas of how to find internships that isn't Handshake, LinkedIn, or Indeed, that would be amazing. I'm a junior in my geology program with a minor in chemistry. I am extremely interested in geochemistry, specifically higher-temperature geochemistry and REEs/critical minerals.

Any words of advice or encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Hi. I wanna get a geology tattoo to commemorate getting my degree and starting grad school (hoping to concentrate in structural geology) Any ideas???

Hello everyone, I have been in the consulting industry for almost 5 years now. Have been having a lot of thoughts about if this is the career path that I would like to take. I currently have my MS in Hydrogeology and working towards a PG next spring. Does anyone have any ideas of other potential career paths that i could take ? Not just within the geo field. Thanks !

Looking for more info on forensic geologist, what they do on a day to day, how they got started, and do you get enough work to support yourselves?

Hey everyone! I unexpectedly lost my job in a layoff last week. I'm a licensed PG and have 10 years experience in consulting (remediation and more recently water resources) and in the public sector as a regulator. The tricky thing is that I'm planning to go back to school in August to get a PhD, and I was really banking on the next ~7 months to save as much money as I possibly could before committing to extremely low income for the next five years.

Do any of you have experience with ~freelancing~~ geological services? Or know of any temporary gigs that would allow for remote work? Any report writing/reviewing for companies without signing on for the long haul?

I'd love some advice as I'm navigating through unfamiliar territory for the first time in my career! Thank you guys!

I currently work at an environmental firm doing mostly construction project managing. Previously I did exploration geology (field mapping/core logging) for junior exploration companies in Alaska/Nunavut.

My current job has next to no actual geology associated work going on and it's driving me crazy. The only good thing is that I can work from home but I feel like I'm losing my education.

Is there any career path out there that lets me work from home/office upwards of 70% of the year and allows me to actually continue working on my geology career? Or is this corporate life it.

I'm dreadfully bored.

Hi, I recently completed my undergrad and was wondering if anyone would give this a lookover for me! Most of my geo experience was through school and an independent research project as I switched majors to Earth science late in my college career. I have more restaurant management experience, but figured it wasn't completely relevant. I'm mostly looking for entry level geology/environmental consulting in the northeastern/midwestern US.

https://preview.redd.it/lbid4bf1c0ge1.png?width=776&format=png&auto=webp&s=b5ec8d4beaca0b3c09b376c982ae03a9fe8967ae

junior geology major here, i’ve done about 21 so far, including 4 REUs submitted and have about 15 more in progress. guessing i’ll apply to around 50 when it’s all done. just wanna get a feel for what others are doing

I live in Brazil and I am starting geology at UFRJ, a federal university in rio de janeiro. My dad went there to study geology as well, he is a PhD geophysicist and works for a foreign oil and gas company which have been slowly transitioning to renewable energy sources. He knows most of the faculty of the uni, because he worked as a professor and as a researcher.

Is there any advices you guys would give to me or yourselves as a freshman in Uni? for getting ahead of myself and further obtaining better opportunities such as doing some exchange, further experiences that would be highly useful in the job market.

Hello fellow redditors of r/geologycareers, I would like a piece of advice regarding Working Holiday Visa (WHV). So basically job vacancies in my country are currently hard to come by and I was thinking of looking in Australia (I don't mind fieldwork).

I was wondering, with my work experience and a WHV (which I plan to apply for), what are the chances of me getting a job in Australia as a geologist?, fyi my experiences are:

- 1 year experience as a geologist (mostly logging geology and geotech) in copper-gold porphyry deposit
- 1 year experience as a jr grade control/mine geologist working on copper mine (vms deposit).

Any constructive feedback and advice are welcomed, thank you.

Hello!

I recently graduated and wanted some advice on my resume.
Main questions... Should I keep my relevant coursework or volunteer experience?
I only added those sections because sometimes job listings require knowledge of GIS or other topics and I feel that my volunteer experience has helped me with outreach tasks.

I'll mainly be applying for jobs in hydrology or water resources, but am open! (I do not plan to go the FG/PG route)

Ty!

https://preview.redd.it/yz4owm08zvfe1.png?width=1222&format=png&auto=webp&s=0124e1aedd8556fd2acbb33c130c22de2cd28696

https://preview.redd.it/hz9m8wg8zvfe1.png?width=1166&format=png&auto=webp&s=1b7cd94b2d3557c5c58145f92685cdc9f676b3c3

i'm currently a senior and will graduate in December of 2025. I am going to field camp this summer. I've some skills in gis. I have a 2.8 gpa. My question is will I able to find a job? How hard will it be? What should i do to ensure/secure a job? Also how do i network?! Will I be cooked? Thank You!

Hello, im currently attending the Yukon University Earth Sciences diploma program, I do wish to continue my degree in Geology. I'm originally from Vancouver and I have 2 choices for my last 2 years of my program. Both u of C and VIU have accepted me and I was wondering if anyone here had any info on pros and cons of each uni. I understand the smaller classes at VIU may be a bit nicer since at my current school my class sizes are 2-10 people. but I think it may be interesting to attend a larger uni. i guess the main question is really just asking what people think of the programs. I also enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting and I believe that u of c doesn't have the environment to really accommodate those things.

Hey everyone!

I've had a bit of a wild time finding a geology job since graduating in 2014. First time not getting a job led me to get a masters and work a bit abroad but when I returned to Canada four years later then I had to just job pivot and put geology on the backburner for a while. I'm trying my hardest to get back in it now but not having an easy time of it.

One professional told me I should do some solo research to stand out and show employers that I "still got it". I'm intrigued by this but I've only ever done research with a university and never really on my own.

I'm wondering if anyone here has done the same or if they know of any good resources for starting a solo research project?

My gut it kinda just telling me to start testing water chemistry and isotopes because it's something I enjoy anyways then map it and Bing Bang boom? No need to have a crazy over arching research question that saves the world.

But yeah anyways! I'm not too sure and any advice would be amazing.

I am debating on which field guide to purchase. I’m looking at the Nat Geo, Peterson, or the Audubon pocket guides. What’s your preference and why? Thanks so much!

Has anyone completed a graduate certificate in statistics and did it benefit your geology career? Or would you have been better off self educating yourself via books and online courses(coursera, edx, etc.).

Hi everyone,

I’m currently pursuing an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Geology and planning to continue with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geology. I’ve chosen a BA over a BS because I struggle with math and chemistry, but I still want to ensure that I’m on a path to a well-paying career. The cost of my education is significant, so I want to make sure my investment pays off.

Here’s what I’d like advice on:

1. Jobs & Career Growth:

   • What types of jobs are available with a BA in Geology, and are there roles that offer good long-term earning potential?
   • Are there niche areas within geology or related fields that are easier to break into and offer growth opportunities with a BA?

2. Internships & Field Experience:

   • Are there internships or entry-level jobs I could pursue after earning just my A.A. degree to start gaining experience early?
   • How important is fieldwork for BA graduates in geology? Are there ways to gain this experience while still in college?
   • Are there specific countries or regions where internships or field jobs in geology or sustainability are more accessible?

3. Sustainability & Related Fields:

   • Would focusing on sustainability or environmental management be a good alternative to traditional geology jobs?
   • What specific roles exist in sustainability that build on geology knowledge but don’t require strong math or chemistry?

4. Certifications & Skills:

   • Are there certifications or technical skills I can pursue alongside my degree to boost my job prospects?
   • Would learning tools like GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or other technical skills help me stand out in the job market?

5. International Opportunities:

   • Which countries offer the best opportunities for BA Geology graduates in terms of pay and demand?
   • Are there international scholarships or programs I can look into to reduce education costs and enhance my career prospects?

6. Realistic Expectations & Alternative Paths:

   • What is the realistic starting salary range for BA Geology graduates, and how does it compare to related fields like sustainability or environmental policy?
   • If I eventually decide to pursue oceanography or hydrology despite my struggles with math, are there ways to compensate for this (e.g., tutoring, specific courses)?
   • Would minoring in a complementary field (like environmental studies or sustainability) improve my chances of landing a good job?

I’ve always been fascinated by fields like oceanography and hydrology, but I know they often require strong math skills or advanced degrees, which I’m unsure about right now. I’m open to slightly shifting my focus—possibly to sustainability or environmental management—but I don’t want to switch entirely to something like IT or law.

Lastly, I’m open to studying or working in any country if it improves my career prospects. Any advice, insights, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much in advance!

Looking for insight on how secure this funding is. I have a firm aggressively trying to get me to fill a role for their NAVFAC contract. Given the new administration and recent funding cuts, including in the environmental space, what is the possibility that this program could be discontinued, drastically cut, or paused?

Hi,
Anyone here who has worked as a catastrophe modeller before ? I am kinda of interested to understand if there any room for applications of AI to improve cat modelling ?

I am specifically interested to find out more about the exposure part of the cat framework. As from what I've read on some journal papers there is quite a bit of missing values. Unless the insurer/reinsurer has collected things like building type, age, area etc, there might be not available in every scenario. I also hear that in such cases cat models such as Moody's (formely RMS) provides these information through there own database. I am wondering what kind of data this is, I am guessing its some remote sensing data.

If anyone can give me some tips on what kinda of exposure data goes into these models and what is most of the time unavailable that would be great. Also what kinda of alternative data/methods are generally used in such cases (i.e population as proxy to find the distribution of building etc.). Do people use technologies like googles Open Building dataset in such cases ? If so is it complete or whats can be used to improve risk estimates further ?

I am by no means a catastrophe modeller but have taken a course in Cat modelling at university, so please correct me if I am wrong.

Sitting here inspecting concrete on another construction site - I wonder if I’ve made a career mistake or if getting my PG will improve my job prospects. Long story short, I graduated with an earth sciences degree in 2018, worked as a CMT technician for 2 years, then worked two seperate geotechnical jobs as a geologist starting at 53k and now I’m at 63k over 4 years. Every single job I’ve had promised geotech experience, but I’ve been relegated to materials testing for my career. I have passed my PG exam, but have almost zero geology experience to qualify for licensure. Every year at my review, I ask for more geologist responsibilities, but they say there is no budget, but wind up hiring a fresh engineer later in the spring. My questions are - is there anything a PG can do that a PE cannot, so I can offer some specialty services to the company, is my 63k salary after 4 years in a Detroit/cleveland COL city fair, and is it worth it to just go back and get any engineering degree at this point? I’ve been with three seperate companies that have all offered to make me a practicing geologist, but I get left behind compared to the engineers and am stuck in my career. Maybe at this point I just embrace the CMT side and push to be a project manager.

I graduated in June of last year with a bachelor's in earth science. I cannot for the life of me find a job. I'd take anything science related that can help me build my resume. I've been in science education since graduating and I really dislike it. I need to find a way to get my foot in the door before I get stuck in education. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

edit: I live in southern California

I’ve been using the 2015 RegReview manual and flashcards to study for the upcoming FG exam.

I am taking the FG this March and I was wondering what I would need to know for the Hydrogeology section ? The chapter seems to be all math and equations, but do I really need to know all these equations? Additionally, what do I need to know for the engineering geology?

Thanks!!

Hey everyone! I’m quickly approaching my graduation date in August where I’ll receive my B.S. in geology, and I’m doing my best to set myself up for success.

Right now, this is what I’ve got under my belt:

-OSHA 10 HR certification -Research with my professor, grain size analysis on sediment cores -Upcoming presentation at my local GSA province conference -Data Entry Tech job with my local city government, working for a temporary project (Special Census) where I use a little GIS and maps to deduce who has/ hasn’t done the census

And that’s it.. this summer I’ll be attending field camp and finishing Calc 1, so I can’t do an internship over the summer. Ideally I should’ve done one last summer, but what’s done is done. I messed around my first couple of years as an 18 year old does, but now I’m wishing I used that time wisely.

All my professional contacts are either from the GIS department of my city, or fellow alumni or professional speakers from my department. My mentor is a brand new professor who worked 8 years as a geophysicist right before she came to my university, so maybe she could hook me up as well.

I’m coming on here to ask what can I do to set myself up to get hired? I’m worrying a lot recently because I have no relevant internship experience. I’m hoping to network at the GSA conference, but I’m nervous!

I want to get a summer job with an exploration company. I expect the position I’m applying for to be a soil sampler or something else, which involves a lot of navigation, hikes and similar tasks. I went solo traveling to Southeast Asia and Mexico.

I’m kind of stuck on what to do and would love some advice. I currently work in Austin, tx but got a job offer for a better company in Houston. The pay is slightly better (10k more) and it is for a better company. I am currently studying for the GIT and I absolutely love Austin. I’d also have to pay 3 months rent in my current apartment if I moved out. I guess my question is, if I pass up this job, would I be able to find another job in Austin after I get my GIT? Or would I be silly to not take the job right now since it is a better company? Is there a shortage of geo jobs in Austin or am I just not seeing them

Hi! I am a senior in college getting my B.S. in Environmental Geoscience. I graduate in May and already have a job lined up and am very happy to be in this position, but I have been casually looking at grad programs for the future, with a couple of my interests being geological engineering, geomorphology, water resources, and hydrology. Looking at the prerequisites to apply for these programs, they all require applicants to have take calc 1 & 2 at minimum, if not physics 1 & 2 in addition to this.

I don't have an issue with this at all, I think it's a perfectly reasonable request. My issue is that I have only taken phys 1 out of these four classes because my schools geology department does not require us to take these classes to graduate. This is really making me worry about the possibility of going to grad school later on in life.

So, if I do decide to go to grad school in the future, what should I do? Should I just take the prerequisite classes on my own time and dime while I'm working a full time job so I would be eligible one day? Should I maybe pursue a different concentration that might not have the same requirements?

ADVICE NEEDED!

Hey guys, i've finished my second year of a business-management/science-geology double degree, but i failed accounting and finance with both giving TF(and not explaining why), even with heaps of effort put in. Every instinct is saying drop the business but I'm worried changing to the geology(which if i change is now called "Earth Science") i'll regret it and have less job prospects/ lower salary in the end and I’ll have wasted two years of classes. Or maybe even need business in the future.

I'm hoping i can maybe get a minor because i've passed four bus subjects. Maybe do an MBA down the line.

TLDR- should i keep going with business cause money and jobs? Or drop cause it sucks and I hate failing and I want to do hydrogeology mainly but also want money

PLS help I’m spiralling

I think it’s a job board similar to Indeed, but more specific. I always get emails from them but can never view the listings since I don’t have premium. Some of the jobs they post look promising. Has anyone used it before?