Geologist - Andrea Mclure

This episode features 27-year-old Exploration Geologist – Andrea Mclure, who recently found her true passion within the vast world of geology. When Andrea graduated from university, instead of looking for jobs close-by in her area, she decided to do the exact opposite, and go abroad all the way to New York where she got a variety of work experiences, and learnt a lot about her career and herself as a person. Top questions for Geologist: 00:00 - Intro 01:36 – What is a Geologist and how would define this role? 02:38 – Did you ever imagine being where you are today? 04:19 – Did you consider any other career paths apart from geology? 06:50 – Was it difficult for you to find a job? 09:43 – What are employers looking for in graduates? 10:46 – What surprised you working in Industry? 12:14 – Do you have good work-life balance? 13:42 – Does your job pay well? 14:56 – Do you get to travel much? 15:44 – What are the most important skills needed for the job? And how can you start developing them? 17:22 – Is there anything you would differently if you had a chance to go back to High School or University?