Career Resources
Many of our graduates go on to work in oil and gas companies, environmental firms,
consulting firms, schools, and government agencies. Others go on to graduate school
in geology at universities such as Duke, MIT and Colorado School of Mines.
Employment of geoscientists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is projected
to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
The need for energy, environmental protection and responsible land and resource management
is projected to spur demand for geoscientists in the future.
Be sure to visit with faculty in the department about career paths and directions
in the earth sciences. Schedule one-on-one meetings with faculty and your career consultant
who will assess and analyze what you need most. Whether you’re crafting a speech or
preparing for a job interview, your career coach is there on the sidelines — pushing
you into the game.
Center for Career & Professional Development Resources
- Internship scholar program: Students who find their own internships can compete for this scholarship to pay for travel, living expenses, business supplies, etc. This makes it possible for you to consider “dream job” internships far away from campus.
- Jobs and internship postings on Frog Jobs: Our employee development team’s full-time job is to network with employers across the United States to find jobs and internships to post on TCU’s online jobs listing.
- Career and internship expos: More than 100 employers attend these campus-wide events, held twice a year.
- Interview workshops: Prepare for your interview with a career consultant. Perfect your 30-second intro, know what to wear and learn how to follow up.
- Model resumes for every major: Instead of using a one-size-fits-all resume, gain a competitive edge with a resume that maximizes your major and its skill set.