Getting your license is so freaking important if you want to move up in a career. The license shows that you can be trusted to protect health and safety and that you can be held accountable by your professional opinion. That said, it’s not easy, and it isn’t supposed to be. Studying for and taking the ASBOG exams was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, even harder than my research for my Master’s. I studied hours a day for most of a year and started studying 4 years before I took the Fundamentals (Florida hadn’t yet allowed new graduates to qualify to take it). My hard work paid off, however, with my scores of 87 for the first and 82 for the second (70 is a passing, and only around half to 60 percent the people who take these exams pass; I know one guy who got perfect scores, and I work at an agency that is full of geoscientists). Not to dissuade anyone from taking it. On the contrary. I think everyone in the geosciences (not in academia and not in one of the states that doesn’t require it to work) should seriously consider working towards getting it. It really does help your career (I was able to get a promotion and a sizable pay bump after I got it).
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey need your help regarding geology Please reply 🙏🙏
@thomasv66174 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, I'm just starting college and theres not a lot of geology students, this cleared a lot of things up and really motivated me. I'm so excited to start
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
👍🏻😁
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey Thomas Did you completed your college??? Need your help regarding geology Please reply 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@tshepomoloto76933 жыл бұрын
awesome video, my love for Geology just got restored, i was quite discouraged with the Geology field, Thank you
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
😁👍🏻
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey need help regarding geology Please reply 🙏🙏🙏
@EarthScienceResources3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video! Geoscience is often overlooked so videos like this go a long way to spread "geo-awareness"!
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@hannahcartwright81903 жыл бұрын
I am 15 and I really want to be a geologist but I am scared that either no one will take me seriously or it will be a lot more complicated
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
Anna pretty much knew she wanted to be a geologist at age 14/15. It can be complicated, but most things are in life, truly lol If you love the subject matter, I think you will do good in it.
@EarthScienceResources3 жыл бұрын
Is your concern that you won't have support from family/friends/peers to pursue this path? If so, you are probably right! Geoscience fields are not very well known or at least not widely publicized. When I told my family I wanted to work in the oil industry they thought I wanted to work at a gas station! Yes, you may have to explain yourself to folks that don't understand geology but I promise you that if it is something you truly enjoy then it will be worth it! I've started a geoscience career playlist (only 2 videos but more are coming) to document the different journeys of geoscientist - you ought to browse it if this is something you are genuinely interested in.
@hannahcartwright81903 жыл бұрын
@@EarthScienceResources Its more I want to study geological classifications and specialization! But I also know that being a woman in the STEM field is difficult and I fear that people will think I am in it only for pretty crystals
@EarthScienceResources3 жыл бұрын
@@hannahcartwright8190 In 15 years from now you will wish you realized sooner that you actually have nothing to fear at all. You are a part of the solution to increase diversity in STEM! If it is in your heart...do it!
@hajuice4383 жыл бұрын
I’m 17 and don’t know what job I wanna do but I like seeing cool rocks and volcanos but I’m dumb and I think geologist might be hard
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
Well most things in life can be hard, follow your passion. If you are passionate about topics in geology, you’ll make it work
@EarthScienceResources3 жыл бұрын
You don't have to be good at something to do it! Just go for it! If it interests you, if it excites you then you must do it. Worry about "figuring it out" later
@hajuice4383 жыл бұрын
@@EarthScienceResources I’m scared man I’m so dumb and jobs require to know what you’re doing
@EarthScienceResources3 жыл бұрын
@@hajuice438 You have to be your own advocate. Don't worry about what you don't know and just concern yourself with learning about the things that interest you. Best of luck to you!
@hajuice4383 жыл бұрын
@@EarthScienceResources thanks
@user-xq1gd8xl8nАй бұрын
I was a staff geologist for 8 years, documenting and working with drillers etc to assess the extent of soil and groundwater contamination in different areas of the country. Long hours snd physically demanding work, often with drilling crew but often alone taking groundwater samples from test wells alone, sometimes in dangerous remote areas , for good but not great pay. After years i was physically exhausted and changed careers
@melouellette2512 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love and appreciate that you asked all the key questions I have as somebody looking into getting a geology masters! Thank you both!!!
@SergioErika5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I just start my Petroleum data technology degree, and I cant wait to see where it takes me, you have great advice.
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey have you done your petroleum data technology degree ??? Need your help Please reply 🙏🙏🙏
@lexington29685 жыл бұрын
I was beginning to doubt this major. Thanks, Anna for the affirmation ⛏
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey Lexi I really need your help regarding geology Please reply 🙏🙏🙏
@lexington2968 Жыл бұрын
@@whhaatttttt yes ma'am, what's up?
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
@@lexington2968 Thanks for the answer Lexi. Have you done your Geology degree???? If yes, what kind of Geologist you're???? Did you get your job easily??? From which country you're?????? Please reply ASAP 🙏
@lexington2968 Жыл бұрын
@@whhaatttttt well I'm just starting off. I'm muddlogging to pay off my school. Job prospects for me have been decent, and I live in the States. Oh and I currently have no focus but I plan on doing structural geology. :)
@jfer7215 жыл бұрын
It’d be cool if you made a video about working abroad! Thanks for the vid
@GeoscienceImaging3 жыл бұрын
Definitely want to encourage any young people considering geology as a career to go for it!
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey need your help regarding geology Please reply 🙏🙏
@hamedkhan37834 жыл бұрын
finding job is difficult an every field of study we cann't confused this with job geologist can choose petroleum geology hydrogeology gemology geotechnical eng siesmology mineralogy geophysics and more after graduation in geology
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
Lots of various paths in geology
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hello Hamed I need your help regarding geology Please reply ASAP 🙏🙏😭🙏
@hamedkhan3783 Жыл бұрын
@@whhaatttttt ?
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
@@hamedkhan3783 Thanks for the reply Are you a Geologist??? I think so on the behalf of your previous comment. Please let me know. I have few questions to ask .
@hamedkhan3783 Жыл бұрын
@@whhaatttttt yes I am
@typhlosionisbest2 жыл бұрын
This is such an informative interview. It really helps, thank you!
@kailakaila2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment!
@paigepansegrau50694 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting and helpful! I have been searching for videos and articles and this is the only video that actually asked and answered the questions I have! Thanks!
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
😁
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey please reply I really need to talk to you 🙏🙏
@thaysaloreni48564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anna and Kaila! I'm geologist in Brazil and I totally agree with Annas about her thoughts on geology. Please, let me know if you can share her contact information, I believe we can share our experiences.
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey you're a Geologist, I need your help . Please reply 🙏🙏
@luisillomx7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Is very helpful
@user-zk5rr2uq5s4 жыл бұрын
THE QUALITY IS CRAZY GOOD THANK YOU.
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@samupad7302 жыл бұрын
I'm geology student doing my masters in geology this video helps me a lot thanks for making video 😊👍
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, have you done your masters???? Please reply I need your help 🙏🙏🙏
@samupad730 Жыл бұрын
@@whhaatttttt yes
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
@@samupad730 Thanks for the answer. Well what kind of Geologist you're???? Which country from you're???? Did you get job after your masters ????? Please reply ASAP.
@VanessainSTEM3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great, informative interview video!!!
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@internationalonyx60243 жыл бұрын
You asked really great questions 👍👍
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ✨👍🏻
@andreasalgado1783 жыл бұрын
I've been watching "what its like to be ____" videos to try to see where I want to study in, and this is the first video i have watched fully and held my interest throughout all of it!! thank you both this was such a great interview and really solidified my interest in geology (hehe pun??) this interview.....rocks hehehe
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome comment! :)
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey Andrea have you done your Geology degree, please reply I really need to talk to you 🙏🙏
Hey Tiaramora, are you a Geologist??? Please reply ASAP I really need your help 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 regarding geology
@esteph08124 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
😊
@carolynkarns20684 жыл бұрын
This helped so much, I loved this!
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
😄
@Mytesmyth3 жыл бұрын
“at this time we have decided to move forward with another candidate who meets more closely with our needs” who else can relate to this?
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
I think we all can and all have gotten those emails. Just have to persevere and make ourselves the best candidate as possible.
@Mytesmyth3 жыл бұрын
@@kailakaila its tough man! I just recently graduated with a bachelors in geology. These companies i am applying on indeed always want years of experience. They look at my application and I feel as if they take my resume as a joke.
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
It’s super tough! Anna’s first job after graduating with a bachelor’s in geology was at a starting pay of $15 an hour at the time testing ground water samples. She went and got her masters and two companies later she is loving her job and feels like a valued member of a team and enjoying her duties.
@Mytesmyth3 жыл бұрын
@@kailakaila OMG!!! I just got an interview on friday for a field technician. Thank you for your words of inspiration
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
@@Mytesmyth Yay!!!! Good luck!!!! Hope it went well!
@tiaramora Жыл бұрын
Fundamentals of Geology Can Do Test Shadowing Hands on Exam Professional License US wide
@tiaramora Жыл бұрын
Training classes pre scored, saves time
@GeoEntire4 жыл бұрын
Kailaji..Very informative for all Geologist. #GeoEntire
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
:D
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey Geoentire are you a Geologist???? If yes I need your help regarding geology Please reply ASAP 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@GeoEntire Жыл бұрын
@@whhaattttttyes
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
@@GeoEntire Thanks for reply 🙏 What kind of Geologist you're???? I'm thinking to study Geology as a career, would it be a good choice??? Please tell me.
@josephagudelo7265 жыл бұрын
Hey I really enjoyed this video. You asked some really good questions. Not to mention how awesome it is hearing from a geologist living in NYC. ( I live in Brooklyn and was thinking that I may not be in the right city for a geology career, but im thinking twice=). I wanted to ask Anna, what is a good first step to getting into Geology in NYC. Is it going to straight to school for a degree? Maybe checking out some conferences first? (if so can you recommend some?) Visiting companies to get an idea of career paths? Geology meetups in NY? Just looking for good resources to further spark my interest and allow me to explore it more. I am 33 and looking to shift careers so any info would help thanks =)
@kailakaila5 жыл бұрын
I'll let Anna know that questions have been asked, but if you want my opinion, I'd say to "get into" Geology - as in getting a job, you need to have a formal education. Its a field where a bachelors at the minimum is needed. But if you are asking on ways to find out if its right for you, conferences and meetups are a good start. Also doing research on the companies and job openings near you or in an distance that you would be willing to travel to.
@annavaculik93365 жыл бұрын
Hello fellow NYCer! Thanks for liking the video! I would love to help you out with getting into Geology. I would like to know a little bit about your background and your interests and see if we can make a plan!
@josephagudelo7265 жыл бұрын
@@kailakaila Hey, I appreciate that, all good points. =) Thanks for passing on the question to Anna as wellI really appreciate your help.
@josephagudelo7265 жыл бұрын
@@annavaculik9336 Hey Anna I just wanted to check back in to see if my last message went through to you ? =) Thanks
@annavaculik93365 жыл бұрын
@@josephagudelo726 No I didn't, sorry! How did you send it? I am also not the most youtube savvy person. lol. Message me on twitter (geology.af) or if there is a better platform you prefer to use?
@biancazelaya47844 жыл бұрын
I'm 24 going to be 25 and I'm still struggling to know which major I want. Ever since I was young I loved learning about geology, but now because of climate change I'm thinking about majoring in environmental science or wildlife biology because I want to advocate to help fight and protect our planet. I also struggle with math so I need advice from anyone that's been in the same position as me, what did you do to succeed in your journey of studying these majors?
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
Lots of different avenues you can go. Geology being the stronger major over environmental science or wildlife biology. You could even go to law school and specialize in environmental policy law.
@awanderer69904 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been bad at math but I am only interested in a science career so I have to take extra math classes to strengthen my skills and meet with tutors. There’s no other way around it sorry.
@aweisahmedsabria48624 жыл бұрын
Sadia m I am marine science first year I want to change my major geology what would advice me and where I am contact you i need your help
@amberlysilva94964 жыл бұрын
@@aweisahmedsabria4862 yes please leave geology
@amberlysilva94964 жыл бұрын
@@sadiam8595 I agree ☹️
@selvamg42443 жыл бұрын
I'm also geology in india
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey Salva have you done your graduation in Geology????? Did you get jobs easily in India????? Please reply ASAP, I really need your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Engineeringgeology3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Nature_Things5 жыл бұрын
Hi I am a geologist from india
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hello What kind of Geologist you're????? Would it be a good choice for me now????? Please reply ASAP, I really need your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@anilkumar-kh4fl4 жыл бұрын
What are the working conditions of a planetary geologist? Plz reply..
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hello Anil, are you a Geologist???? I need your help regarding geology Please reply ASAP 🙏🙏😭🙏
@belkisgasmi81234 жыл бұрын
Great💛
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
👍🏻🥰
@IAmHisBeloved54 жыл бұрын
How much do you get paid while in the process of getting your license and shadowing?
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
Depends on location, but expect around 45-50k in early career opportunities.
@Grandcathedral3 жыл бұрын
I love geology
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
🌎
@m.damodar6613 жыл бұрын
Which job you should do mam, and how much salary for you in every month
@victoropurum74763 жыл бұрын
I'm a Geologist with 10 years experience. I'll like us to chat.
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hello Victor what kind of Geologist you're???? Would it be a good choice for me to study Geology???? Please reply ASAP, I really need your help 🙏🙏🙏
@tiaramora Жыл бұрын
OSHA & an INTERNSHIP
@awaysxaajiaxmad92883 жыл бұрын
I am confused what should choose as major i like making money i want to study a major quickly get job what that major being is computer science geology or Economics what should I major I am good at math and making communication with people I am orientated person I am talkative person i like making friend work together some time I am out of people what should I do to become what I want become geology making me worth what about the history of east Africa in petroleum in near future
@kailakaila3 жыл бұрын
Fastest path to money as far as those 3 majors are concerned is definitely computer science. Coding skills are where its at.
@awaysxaajiaxmad92883 жыл бұрын
@@kailakaila thanks you sister
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey did you solved your confusion??? Did you studied Geology or something else??? Please reply. I really need your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤲😭😞💩😩🙄
@mavovo8123 жыл бұрын
I'm a Geology student and I just watched this video with Anna in it. May I please get her contact details because I have a few questions for her.
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey, did you completed your graduation in Geology ??? Did you got the job??? Please reply I need your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@swathysundaresan20883 жыл бұрын
I'm a bsc geology student from India. I want to know that is it difficult to get a job as geologist in aboard.
@navy39822 жыл бұрын
It will be more easier if you do msc in abroad.
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey Swathy Have you done you graduation in Geology???? Did you find jobs easily in India or abroad????? Please reply ASAP , I need your help 🙏🙏🙏
@tiaramora Жыл бұрын
Research Project Travel
@jacksondwesley39434 жыл бұрын
Hi i found a rare stone kindly point me to a right direction i cant send a pic of it to a flat on the other end sharp on the other end.
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it is muscovite. Your local library or community college library likely has a collection of rocks they keep for students taking geology classes, I would take it there to compare.
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
Also do a google search and if you are convinced it is worth something, reach out to a local museum or college to help you confirm
@jacksondwesley39434 жыл бұрын
Sure but its a rural area where there is no library or nor a geological lab or any other lab that i could send my rock for further research.its outside from the capital city. But anyway thanks so much for you help ill try google it. Thank you so much for your help Tah.
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with it!
@jacksondwesley39434 жыл бұрын
@@kailakaila thanks 👍
@m.damodar6613 жыл бұрын
Hi mam iam geology student from India what is carrier opportunities and jobs for geology mam
@whhaatttttt Жыл бұрын
Hey did you completed your graduation in Geology???? Have you got the job easily in India???? Please reply I need your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Mama03224 жыл бұрын
Can I ask what college she went to?
@kailakaila4 жыл бұрын
She did one year at a NY community college, than finished her bachelors at an all girls private college in Massachusetts. Masters in from a college in NYC.
@IAmHisBeloved54 жыл бұрын
Kaila what was her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Geology or was it called something else? I’m not seeing it at the school that my husband is looking at.