Meteorologists

Students should obtain as much experience in the field as possible by participating in summer internships, co-ops, and part-time jobs with the National Weather Service, private weather consulting firms, commercial airlines, and related employers.

To be a successful meteorologist, you must be able to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines and plot severe weather systems. You must be able to communicate complex theories and events, orally and in writing. You must be able to absorb pertinent information quickly and pass it on to coworkers and the public in a clear, calm manner. Meteorologists who work in broadcasting must have especially good communication skills in order to effectively convey information to viewers and listeners. They must be able to deal with the pressure and deadlines of the newsroom.