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 * == Geologist ==

Three questions I would like to find out about this job:

 * 1) Is this job avalible?
 * 2) How good is the pay?
 * 3) What skills are required for this job?

467 : 2010 471 : 2011 448 : 2012 Chances of getting work as a geologist are good due to a shortage of people in the role.

Pay
Geologists starting out with a Masters degree usually earn: $56K Per year

Geologists with a PhD and some work experience can usually earn $72K- $98K Per year

A geologist is a scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the earth as well as the processes and history that has shaped it. Geologists usually engage in study. Geologists, compared to scientists engaged in other fields, are generally more exposed to the outdoors than staying in laboratories; although some geologists prefer to perform most of their studies in the lab. Geologists are engaged in exploration for companies in search of metals, oils, and other Earth resources. They are also in the forefront of natural hazards and disasters warning and mitigation, studying volcanic activity, weather storms, and the like; their studies are used to warn the general public of the occurrence of these events. Currently, geologists are also engaged in the discussion as they study the history and evidence for this Earth process.

Volcanic
Greywacke

Required
Masters in geology

Useful school subjects
Biology Chemistry Geography Mathematics Physics

Entry requirements
To become a geologist you usually need a Masters in geology. However, a PhD in geology or engineering geology is preferred. Some skills are gained on the job. Geologists may attend courses and conferences to keep their skills up to date.

Secondary education
A tertiary entrance qualification is required to enter tertiary training. Useful subjects include maths with calculus or statistics, physics, chemistry, geography and English.

Personal requirements
Geologists need to be:
 * patient and observant, and enjoy working outside
 * motivated and methodical
 * good at maths and able to problem-solve
 * good at planning and organising

Physical requirements
Geologists need to be fit as they may be required to walk around mines or other worksites while doing work in the feild. It is also important that geologists working at underground mines are not claustrophobic.

Related jobs

 * Geology

Useful websites:
[|www.careers.govt.nz] [|www.nzpam.govt.nz] [|wikipedia.org]

Rings of an agate
Conclusion: 1)What I would enjoy in this job: - The hands on approach - Searching/ testing for minerals - The pay - Travelling 2)What I wouldn't enjoy in this job: - Length of training 3)Rate of intrest in this job right now: - Very high 4)How well does this job match my qualities, skills and intrests: - Very well 5)What skills, qualities and knowlage would I need to develop: - Patience - To be observent 6)How would this job change over time and how would it effect me: - Chemical compounds would starrt to run out (eg: gold) making it harder to find; for example- It is estimated that 1/3 of the world's gold has been mined.