I am a teacher and have a student very interested in being a geologist for a major Oil & Gas Company. I am very unfamiliar with this field, but try to give my students a realistic picture of what they are up against so they don't underestimate the work and effort required to get where they want to be. I ask them to research it...but also like to do my own as well.
I realize the market is tough right now, but assuming it rebounds in the next 3-4 years, here are my questions:
-Would you say it is basically necessary at this point to have your MS in geology to be competitive for entry level positions?
-What is a realistic, competitive GPA requirement for entry level stuff?
-What other industries other than O&G would y'all might suggest my student look into?
-Any other suggestions/information to pass on to my student?
I realize the market is tough right now, but assuming it rebounds in the next 3-4 years, here are my questions:
-Would you say it is basically necessary at this point to have your MS in geology to be competitive for entry level positions?
-What is a realistic, competitive GPA requirement for entry level stuff?
-What other industries other than O&G would y'all might suggest my student look into?
-Any other suggestions/information to pass on to my student?