What can you do with a geology degree?
                     
                     For helpful resources on your career opportunities, explore the “What Can I Do with
                           This Major” guides for . 
                     
                     Some common career titles for this major include:
                     
                     
                        
                        - Civil Engineers
- Environmental and Scientists and Specialists
- Geological and Petroleum Technicians
- Geoscientists
- Hydrologists
- Mechanical Engineers
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Sales Engineers
                           
                           
                              
                              - Consultant
- Coop Extension Agent
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Geologist
- Geochemist
- Geodynamacist
- Geologist
- Geophysics Technician
- Geo-Technical Engineer
- Hydrogeologist
- Hydrologist
- Laboratory Technician
- Mining Engineer
- Park Ranger
- Petroleum Geologist
- Petroleum/Mining Manager
- Planetary Geologist
- Pollution Control Specialist
- Pollution Remediator
- Project Manager
- Sales Engineer
- Seismologist
- Structural Geologist
- Surveyor
- Technical Writer
- Waste Disposal Specialist
- Water Quality Control Technician
 
For additional career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook
                           for hundreds of occupations, visit the .
                     
                     
                        
                              Kenna Leonzo, Geology Major
                              Leonzo credits her mentor relationship with Williams with offering her opportunities
                                 to learn practical skills and giving her a career direction.
Read about Kenna's journey 
                         
                     
                      
                     
                     
                     
                     Geology Major Internships and Research Opportunities
                     
                     Getting applied experience in your field is critical. The following resources will
                        allow you to learn more about your department’s opportunities and process, as well
                        introduce you to other major-specific internship posting resources. 
                     
                     
                        
                        - Consider interning abroad!  by using the keyword "internship."
-  – Field Experiences
- TU Environmental Science & Studies – Internship Announcements
- Log in to Handshake to access Going Global and search for international internships
Geology Major Careers and Jobs
                     
                     The resources below are a starting point for your job search. In addition to making
                        use of the Internet to do research, we encourage you to talk to people in the fields
                        you are interested in (don’t forget to use TU’s Tiger Mentor Network) to learn more about specific opportunities and organizations.
                     
                     
                     
                     Geology Major Example Resumes and Interview Questions
                     
                     For major specific resume examples, we encourage you to look at the Example Geology Resume (PDF) in addition to our Example Resume Database.
                     
                     Below are example interview questions for your field. In preparing for the interview,
                        you’ll also want to review common interview questions (PDF) asked of all majors, thoroughly research the organization, dress professionally and
                        visit the interview skills section of the Career Center’s website. You can practice your interview skills online
                        via  or schedule a mock interview with a Career Center staff member.
                     
                     
                        
                           Interview Questions
                           
                              Common industry related questions
                              
                                 
                                 
                                    
                                    - Why did you choose to study geology? What do you like about it?
- Tell us about your experience using technology (GIS, ARC GIS, etc.) in order to complete
                                       a task or project.
- How do geologists find out the age of mountains?
- How does technology fit into the field of Geology?
- Provide me some details about your science background.
- Give me an example that demonstrates your ability to organize when you have multiple
                                       tasks to accomplish.
 
                            
                         
                     
                     
                     Professional Associations
                     
                     Professional associations offer many benefits to students, often including reduced-price
                        membership, mentorship programs, “careers in…” information, job and internship listings,
                        field-related conferences and publications, and much more. Be sure to check out sections
                        on the associations’ websites related to students, education, careers, etc.