CAREERS EDUCATION & PLACEMENT CENTRE

CAREERS EDUCATION & PLACEMENT CENTRE Earth ScienceDate :25 September, 2000 (Monday)Time : 12:40 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.Venue :T7, Meng Wah Complex

Careers Education and Placement Centre Ms Emily Wong Manager E-mail: eypwong@hkucc.hku.hk Web: http://www.hku.hk/cepc

Objectives of this talk I. be aware of what you should gain from your course of study II. be aware of the occupations that are open to graduates from your course of study III. be aware of the actual occupations that graduates from the previous year entered IV. how to locate information on job content skills, required by specific occupations V. know how to locate employment opportunities VI. know how to locate resources on resume writing and selection interviews VII. know how to use the CDT

I(a). Your Degree in Earth Science ... What Next? (General Information) (a) What skills have you gained in your course? (b) Jobs directly related to your degree (c) Jobs for which an Earth Science degree will be useful (d) Careers open to all graduates (e) Who employs Earth Science graduates? (f) Further Studies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find the above information? • Career Development Track

I(b) What skills have you gained in this course? • Scientific research • Field survey • Data analysis • Computer skills • Ability to communicate • Teamwork • To solve problem • To work methodically and accurately • Presenting your work and writing reports

I(b) What skills have you gained in this course? • Access and interpret statistical information • Numerical skills utilised • Thinking logically and quantitively • Planning your work • Better time management • Meeting deadlines • Oral and written presentations

II(a) Jobs Directly Related to your Degree • Exploration Geologist - locates and proves the existence of oil, gas, minerals and water reserves; estimates their extent and quality • Well-Site Geologist - supervises the logging of an oil or gas well; co-ordinates the collection and interpretation of data; and communicates the results with management and other colleagues

II(a) Jobs Directly Related to your Degree • Mud Logger - based on an oil drilling rig, collects and monitors information and samples from drilling operations, to report back to drilling teams and oil companies • Wire-Line Logger - manages the task of wire logging which produces logs determining the formation, depth, porosity, thickness, and predicts the hydrocarbon content of the reservoir

II(a) Jobs Directly Related to your Degree • Mine Geologist - advises the management of the mine on all geological aspects of development and production • Engineering Geologist - assesses the impact of ground conditions on development schemes such as tunnels, buildings, pipelines, docks, and bridges

II(a) Jobs Directly Related to your Degree • Quarry Manager - supervises the production of aggregates, china clay, cement and refractory materials from open pit workings • Minerals Surveyor - assists in the planning of mineral workings; ensures the stability of mine sites; and advises on the future restoration or redevelopment of exhausted sites

II(a) Jobs Directly Related to your Degree • Hydrogeologist- identifies the type, distribution and structure of rock strata and their impact on the movement and accumulation of groundwater • Environmental Geologist - this is a newly developing area of work including the investigation and monitoring of environmental issues, such as coastal erosion, assessing waste disposal sites

II(a) Jobs Directly Related to your Degree • Seismic Interpreter - Interprets geophysical and geological data to produce maps of structures and evaluate the prospect of recovering hydrocarbons

II(b) Jobs for which an Earth Science degree will be useful • Geographical Information Systems Manager - integrates a variety of data into a relational database which gives the user the power to integrate spatial data into a topographical framework • Waste Disposal Officer - tasks include managing a landfill site; organising household waste collection systems including tendering for contracts and researching and implementing methods of toxic waste disposal • Hydrologist- analyses water flow through pipes and channels for the engineering and control of water. The focus of the work is on surface water and can include estimating yields of water and investigating its quality

II(b) Careers open to all graduates • You will find that some vacancies advertised for graduates in HK do not ask for specific degree subjects. Possession of the degree itself is taken as evidence of intellectual prowess. What is more important to the potential employer is the range of transferable skills and experience which you can demonstrate. Possession of work experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications may also help make you more attractive.

II(c) Who employs Earth Science graduates? • Oil companies and contractors; mining, quarrying and civil engineering companies; consultancies; local government and government supported scientific establishments.

II(d) Further Studies • In some areas of the oil industry, for example, entry as an exploration geologist, most new entrants will have completed an MSc or PhD in a relevant subject (such as petroleum geology, petroleum geoscience). However, possession of a higher qualification will not guarantee you a job. You therefore need to investigate how relevant your proposed course will be to a particular area by identifying the destinations of students who have completed the course in which you are interested. Practical experience in related employment could also be required.

III (a) Where did the 1999 Earth Science graduates go ?

III(b). Where did the 1999 HKU Earth Science graduates go? (Specific Information)

III(b). Where did the 1999 HKU Earth Science graduates go? (Specific Information)

III(b). Where did the 1999 HKU Earth Science graduates go? (Specific Information)

Employment Situation(Earth Science) Employment Situation1996 1997 1998 1999 Unemployed 0% 8.3% 14% 0% Full-time employed 95.8% 87.5% 86% 93% Further Studies 4.2% 4.2% 0% 7%

III(c). How much did the 1999 HKU Earth Science graduates earn? Gross Income Mean $12,578 Minimum $6,600 Maximum $19,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find the above information ? • Career Development Track

III(d). What do these occupations involve? 1. Engineering Geology Graduate, HKSAR Government 2. Assistant Geologist, Bachy Soletanche Group 3. Marketing Executive, Go Licensing (International) Co Ltd ---------------------------------------------------------- Information on the other occupations can be found at “Career Development Track”

IV(a). What do employers expect from you? (a) Job comprehensiveness Typical extra-curricular activities Related occupations and training Career development and prospects Entry requirements (b) Personal qualities - core competencies Analytical reasoning Lateral thinking Communication skills Problem-solving Teamwork capabilities

IV(a). What do employers expect from you?(Cont’d) (c) Work experience Internships Summer jobs Part-time / temporary jobs Voluntary work -------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find more detailed information ? • Career Development Track

IV(b). How to locate information on job content skills, required by specific occupations? • Career Development track & • Prospect (HE) available on the CEPC’s homepage <http://www.hku.hk/cepc>

V. How to locate employment opportunities? NETjob Job site - South China Morning Post http://www.classifiedpost.com.hk - Hong Kong iMail http://www.jobmarket-online.com/ - Job Asia (needs registration) http://www.jobasia.com/ - Career Times http://www.careertimes.com.hk NETmatch (application form available now!) Recruitment talks Vacancy notices / newspaper cuttings Creative job search and networking ------------------------------------------------------------------------ • Would you like to have a look at NETjob and NETmatch? • When and where will recruitment talks be held? • Where to find out hidden employment opportunities and how to do networking? • Career Development Track

VI(a). How to locate resources on resume writing and selection interviews? (a) Written application - resume and cover letter (b) Various types of written tests (i) aptitude test - verbal, numerical, graphical (ii) essay writing (iii) task paper (iv) in-tray exercise (c) Selection interviews (i) one-to-one (ii) group (iii) presentation

VI(b). How to locate resources on resume writing and selection interviews? (Cont’d) (a ) CEPC homepage (b ) Career Development Track (c ) Career websites hyperlinked to CEPC’s homepage ------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to develop your skills in the above areas? • Training sessions run by CEPC • Written materials in Career Development Track

VI(c). How to use the CDT? Click, Click, Click !!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.hku.hk/cepc

Use CDT and PROSPECT (HE) • to learn what you have gained from your course of study • to learn what occupations are open to graduates from your course of study • to learn what actual occupations that graduates from the previous year entered • to locate information on job content skills required by specific occupations • to locate employment opportunities • to locate resources on resume writing and selection interviews

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