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Surveyors

Exploring This Job

Become familiar with surveyor terms, projects, and tools used in this profession by reading books and magazines on the topic. Professional associations publish various newsletters and magazines that are helpful. One of the best opportunities for experience is a summer job with a construction outfit or company that requires survey work. Even if the job does not involve direct contact with survey crews, it will offer an opportunity to observe surveyors and talk with them about their work.

Some colleges have work-study programs that offer on-the-job experience. These opportunities, like summer or part-time jobs, provide helpful contacts in the field that may lead to future full-time employment. Volunteering at an appropriate government agency is another way to explore the field. The U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Land Management usually have volunteer opportunities in select areas.

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