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First Steps to a Career

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     The Cal State L. A. Department of Geology prides itself on providing a solid academic background and valuable skills for those about to enter the employment market in geology. Even with these assets, the hopeful employee may find it difficult to find the career opening that will lead to the greatest growth and personal satisfaction. To help you find your ideal career opening, we have compiled the following materials that you may find to be helpful.
  1. Suggestions on marketing your skills,
  2. Sources of career information,
  3. Suggestions for a successful interview,
  4. Questions that you may be asked on an interview,
  5. Sample resumes,
  6. Sample letters, and
  7. A list of firms that hire geologists in southern California.
     We are interested in any comments or suggestions that you may have on how to make this material more useful to a student preparing to enter a career in the geosciences. Please note that the list of firms that hire geologists in southern California has been compiled from many sources and cannot be completely accurate. Please contact us if your firm is not listed or the information is erroneous.
     Students who are preparing to graduate and take their first steps in a career should also visit the campus Career Planning and Placement Office in the Career Center ((323) 343-3270). They provide many valuable services and materials.

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