Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Visit https://www.nde-ed.org for a wealth of information about non-destructive testing, as well as the related fields of nondestructive evaluation engineering and non-destructive evaluation. Career information can be found on the American Society for Nondestructive Testing's Web site, https://www.asnt.org/what-is-nondestructive-testing/career-pathways/ndt-technician.

Get a part-time or summer job at a company that provides non-destructive testing services. Look for job listings through online employment Web sites such as https://www.ndt.org, as well as through Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster, and others. Ask your school's career services office for help with your job search. You can also ask them for help with setting up an information interview and/or job-shadowing experience with a non-destructive testing specialist. Prepare for the information interview by creating a list of questions that cover topics such as their educational background, what they like most and least about the work, and what advice they can give for how best to get started in this career. Volunteer and get involved in a professional association to meet people working in the field and learn more about employment opportunities.