I am currently pursuing a bachelors in Geology(followed by a masters degree) and was wondering if GIS certification is a worthwhile endeavor that would help in finding a job in the oil industry. Also are there any other programs I should look into to improve my resume?
2007-12-08 13:39:32 · 5 answers · asked by Alamo323 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Frankly, GIS is just another tool. The real problem is which GIS package? There is no good wasting money on ESRI if they use Smallworld, etc
To really answer this question, you really need to talk to people in the oil industry in area, companies, places that you'd like to work.
If you do not have contacts through your course, or the career days/expos at your institution, have you checked out business networking places? Like Linkedin.com?
Sign up and ask this question in their answers section.
You can also search companies there and try and make connections with people in oil companies. Hint, if you do not know anyone on Linkedin, try adding people who lists as LIONs as contacts. It will openup a whole pile of their contacts for better searching.
There are a stack of other places/sites. Too many in fact, so you'll need to choose which works best for you. I currently think Linkedin.com is best, even for Australia.
2007-12-08 14:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by Terryc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GIS has and still is expanding (look at Google Earth and Google Maps, etc). The first posting is right. It is just a tool. However, it is a powerful tool that will give you an edge in the work force. Trust me. I have an Environmental Science background and ended up going to a specialized school for GIS for certification and I got a job immediately after graduation.
For Geology, you may want to look into EarthFX software. www.viewlog.com I worked for a conservation agency that dealt with the people that make geology specific software that has GIS and database components. Very powerful and great support.
2007-12-09 01:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most oil&gas companies are looking for lots of geologists right now. So you'd probably be better off saving your time and money by just finishing your geology degree and take a GIS class (if it's not already part of your program)... Try to get a summer job with one of the oil companies and I'm sure they'll give you an intro to GIS.
2007-12-08 16:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by michaelmgkdn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did well with electronics, but I have been retired many years. Geology and civil engineering may be a good combination. Computer science changes so fast you will be a student forever. My nephew studied computers for over two years, but his employment has had so little to do with computers, he would need at least a year of refresher courses to work in computers after just a few years of doing other stuff. Neil
2016-05-22 06:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GIS will always look good on your resume. My master's program requires we have a GIS course and if we didn't have one as an undergrad we have to take one in grad school.
Make sure you take as many petroleum courses that you can. And don't get too hung up on programs like LandMark. Make sure you can do stuff by hand.
2007-12-08 16:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋