Read association journals and other publications to learn more about developments in the field.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/astrogeology-science-center and https://www.nasa.gov/careers.
Join geology professional associations to access training and networking resources, industry publications, and employment opportunities.
Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office. Additionally, the U.S. Geological Survey’s Astrogeology Science Center (https://astrogeology.usgs.gov) and the Planetary Science Institute (https://www.psi.edu/epo/educational-programs/internships) offer information on internships at their Web sites.
Land an entry-level job at NASA or theU.S. Geological Survey’s Astrogeology Science Center to learn about the field and make valuable industry contacts.
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