Connect with Professional organizations in order to gain further insight into this topic. This will allow you to network with other professionals before you complete your training.
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is a nonprofit federation of about 50 geoscientific and professional organizations that represents geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists.
SEPM, the Society for Sedimentary Geology, is a non-profit society that focuses specifically on enriching professionals and students within sedimentary geology.
The Association for Women Geoscientists is a professional organization which promotes the professional development of its members, provides geoscience outreach to girls, and encourages women to become geoscientists. Membership is open to all who support AWG's goals.
