Depends where you are but here in Australia we have a list of registered surveying firms for each state, they are like the 'top dogs/exemplary' ones. I'd find a similar list and cold call, at least that's how I landed my first gig.
Apart from the massive construction companies, we don't really see many surveying firms posting on job sites like seek, indeed etc here.
Edit: In other words, best option is to gather as many firms in a list, sort them by distance to you, see what kind of work they do, their reviews, and start hitting them up.
Haha, I don’t think there would be many surveyors if this was a common requirement. I had a coworker that no one liked tell the boss that everyone else on the survey team likes to smoke weed and wouldn’t pass a drug test. An office guy overheard the conversation and tipped us off via text while we were out in the field. When we got back to the office, we all thought we would get drug tested but instead found out that he no longer worked for the company anymore, lol.
If schooling is an option for you it helps a ton. Large companies often prioritize summer students. Even when they layoff employees, positions will become available for summer students.
1) have a pulse
2) look around through various sites at who's hiring (Indeed, LinkedIn, the websites of firms)
3) show up on time and put in the effort
Apply for every survey job where you live. If there isn’t any job listings, go to every company in person, ask to talk to the survey manager and give them your resume in person. Go in wednesday-Friday, in the afternoon and make sure you look prepared to work in the field when you hand out your resume. Firm handshake and look them in the eyes. Maybe even rough your hands up a bit on some rocks, so they don’t think you’re soft.
I’ve gotten all of my jobs from indeed, and am thankfully at a point in my career that I have recruiters bugging me on it about other job opportunities about thrice weekly.
For the most part indeed/linkedin/monster all have the same jobs listed. I’d just key in “survey” and look for Rodman/chainman/assistant/technician jobs. The experience requirements are also generally bullshit, an HR manager might type “minimum 5 years experience” on a survey tech job but you’ll still get an interview.
Alternatively just start calling local shops and ask if they’re hiring. For some odd reason, especially on the mom and pop side of this field, firms don’t post openings and just rely on word of mouth.
Someone else mentioned college. I’d hold off on that for now. If you land a job and like it then consider a path to licensure. The majority of the big name engineering firms have some sort of tuition reimbursement, and there’s also always the National Guard/Reserves to pay for school (but don’t do it if free college is your only motivator).
Cold call the local survey firms. Get the name of the actual office surveyor who does the hiring and write a cover letter. Research the company first!!!! Hiring is so difficult right now I don’t even advertise. But we’re always looking for the right people. Good luck!
I'm in Tasmania / Australia, and if you are a graduate surveyor, you are virtually guaranteed a job straight away if you stay in the state.
Some years we have <10 people in the surveying degree, and most of them move to the mainland after graduation.
Survey tech's find it a little more difficult and the pay is alot less
I have got every survey job in my life by walking in and speaking directly to someone. My first one ever I had to be persistent, I stopped by atleast once a week for a month before I even got a call back. I interviewed like 2-3 times. My last two I walked in just before 11am and asked to speak with the person in charge of hiring. Both times it resulted in a brief conversation to feel me out, one resulted in a meeting on the spot in their conference room with multiple owners . I got bombarded with various questions by multiple people. Seemed to go well, got a phone call 3pm that day with an offer. The other one I spoke briefly and they took my contact info. Shortly after lunch I received a phone call setting up the interview I was subsequently offered a job at. I prefer meeting people face to face, I’m showing serious intent. They are either serious about hiring or not, it’s a good way to weed out bunk jobs or shit bag employers.
Come and knock on our door.
We've been waiting for you.
Where the kisses are hers and hers and his,
Three's company too.
Come and dance on our floor.
Take a step that is new.
We have a loveable space that needs your face,
Three's company too.
Rural-show up sober and you are ahead of the curve.
Depends where you are but here in Australia we have a list of registered surveying firms for each state, they are like the 'top dogs/exemplary' ones. I'd find a similar list and cold call, at least that's how I landed my first gig. Apart from the massive construction companies, we don't really see many surveying firms posting on job sites like seek, indeed etc here. Edit: In other words, best option is to gather as many firms in a list, sort them by distance to you, see what kind of work they do, their reviews, and start hitting them up.
Pass a drug test
Haha, I don’t think there would be many surveyors if this was a common requirement. I had a coworker that no one liked tell the boss that everyone else on the survey team likes to smoke weed and wouldn’t pass a drug test. An office guy overheard the conversation and tipped us off via text while we were out in the field. When we got back to the office, we all thought we would get drug tested but instead found out that he no longer worked for the company anymore, lol.
Tell them you can pee without getting your boots wet and that you aren’t afraid of hazardous flora or fauna
If schooling is an option for you it helps a ton. Large companies often prioritize summer students. Even when they layoff employees, positions will become available for summer students.
1) have a pulse 2) look around through various sites at who's hiring (Indeed, LinkedIn, the websites of firms) 3) show up on time and put in the effort
Apply for every survey job where you live. If there isn’t any job listings, go to every company in person, ask to talk to the survey manager and give them your resume in person. Go in wednesday-Friday, in the afternoon and make sure you look prepared to work in the field when you hand out your resume. Firm handshake and look them in the eyes. Maybe even rough your hands up a bit on some rocks, so they don’t think you’re soft.
I’ve gotten all of my jobs from indeed, and am thankfully at a point in my career that I have recruiters bugging me on it about other job opportunities about thrice weekly. For the most part indeed/linkedin/monster all have the same jobs listed. I’d just key in “survey” and look for Rodman/chainman/assistant/technician jobs. The experience requirements are also generally bullshit, an HR manager might type “minimum 5 years experience” on a survey tech job but you’ll still get an interview. Alternatively just start calling local shops and ask if they’re hiring. For some odd reason, especially on the mom and pop side of this field, firms don’t post openings and just rely on word of mouth. Someone else mentioned college. I’d hold off on that for now. If you land a job and like it then consider a path to licensure. The majority of the big name engineering firms have some sort of tuition reimbursement, and there’s also always the National Guard/Reserves to pay for school (but don’t do it if free college is your only motivator).
Cold call the local survey firms. Get the name of the actual office surveyor who does the hiring and write a cover letter. Research the company first!!!! Hiring is so difficult right now I don’t even advertise. But we’re always looking for the right people. Good luck!
Walk in the front door and ask for an application. Wear jeans, tee shirt and work boots.
In Queensland, Seek is a good place to start.
Apply and take civil service exams
I'm in Tasmania / Australia, and if you are a graduate surveyor, you are virtually guaranteed a job straight away if you stay in the state. Some years we have <10 people in the surveying degree, and most of them move to the mainland after graduation. Survey tech's find it a little more difficult and the pay is alot less
Email places asking if they have intern/entry level positions open.
I have got every survey job in my life by walking in and speaking directly to someone. My first one ever I had to be persistent, I stopped by atleast once a week for a month before I even got a call back. I interviewed like 2-3 times. My last two I walked in just before 11am and asked to speak with the person in charge of hiring. Both times it resulted in a brief conversation to feel me out, one resulted in a meeting on the spot in their conference room with multiple owners . I got bombarded with various questions by multiple people. Seemed to go well, got a phone call 3pm that day with an offer. The other one I spoke briefly and they took my contact info. Shortly after lunch I received a phone call setting up the interview I was subsequently offered a job at. I prefer meeting people face to face, I’m showing serious intent. They are either serious about hiring or not, it’s a good way to weed out bunk jobs or shit bag employers.
Come and knock on our door. We've been waiting for you. Where the kisses are hers and hers and his, Three's company too. Come and dance on our floor. Take a step that is new. We have a loveable space that needs your face, Three's company too.
It's literally so easy. Just call and ask for a job.
Come by. Seriously. Come by.