Remote Sensing Technicians

A part-time job or internship with a company that offers remote sensing services is a good way to gain experience in this field while making valuable work connections. Find job postings and career resources at the Students section of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Web site, https://www.asprs.org/Students.html. Conducting an information interview with a remote sensing technician will give you insights into how they got started in the profession and what a typical day on the job is like. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What type of tools and equipment do you use to do your work? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field? Perhaps you could even job-shadow a technician to learn even more about the field. Ask your school's career services office for help with securing these learning opportunities.

Joining a professional association is also a good way to network with remote sensing professionals and learn about job opportunities. Groups such as the ASPRS and the IEEE Computer Society, among many others, offer membership options for college students, as well as student discounts for various classes and programs.