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As a geophysicist, I study
earthquakes and other phenomena

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to help understand the geology
of an area or a region.

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I spend most of my time working
as the lead [INAUDIBLE] field

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with a focus on
reservoir management.

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In this role, I
interact with staff

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from other groups
within the Alaska region

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to ensure that we're managing
this valuable resource

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to the best of our ability.

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My work is challenging,
and it's fulfilling

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to have a direct impact on the
decisions facing our country's

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oil and gas industry.

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I found real value in learning
technical habits and skills

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from someone with more
experience and specialized

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workflows and processes.

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Having a summer
internship, I learned

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what it was like to work
at a government facility

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and that helped me get
interested in working

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for the federal government.

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This previous job helped me
to prepare for my current role

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by exposing me to a variety
of geological and geophysical

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evaluation techniques, which
I apply often here in Alaska.

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To have a mentor from the very
beginning, a role model for all

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the things that you can
potentially do with your job

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and beyond.

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Start taking STEM classes
as early as possible,

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and to build a strong
foundation in math.

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Don't fall behind in math.

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Take as many [? field ?]
classes as possible.

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Prepare yourself to take
advantages of opportunities.

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Seek out any technical
training that

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comes along, but most
importantly, develop

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relationships with people that
will have a positive influence

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on your career.

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Never stop continuing
your education.

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Apply for details in other
regions and other offices.

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The more exposure you
have to the work process

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performed by your
bureau as a whole,

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the more you'll understand your
own role in the organization.