LibGuides: Earth Science: Careers

Career Resources in Earth Sciences

American Geosciences Institute - Career Information
Explore all of your options for making a difference through a career in the geosciences.
Illinois GIS Association
ILGISA brings together the GIS community of Illinois through an annual conference, regional meetings, workshops, webinars, GeoTalk blog and the GIS Jobs Center.
Association for Women Geoscientists
An international organization devoted to enhancing the quality and level of participation of women in geosciences and to introduce girls and young women to geoscience careers.
GeoCareers – The Geological Society of America
Provides events, activities, and workshops, along with resources aimed at helping support your career.

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Facts on File Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, and more than 55,000 career resource entries.
LearningExpress PrepStep for Colleges This link opens in a new window
Practice tests and computer basics. LearningExpress PrepSTEP for Colleges: Core Math, Science, English, Computer, and College Success Skills; High School Equivalency, Placement, and ACT-SAT; Test Preparation; Career Preparation; Recursos Para Hispanohablantes.
Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information to people making decisions about their future work lives, including training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions in a variety of occupations.