Those who are new to the surveying profession and those out of work in the current economy could possibly use a few hints on finding jobs. To get an idea of where to look, we asked visitors to POB Online (www.pobonline.com) to answer a few questions and provide suggestions.

The majority of respondents said they look to the newspaper, networking and surveying-related websites such as POB when seeking jobs. One responded said the best way to find a job is not to be looking for one -- one will come along at the right moment. The good news is that every respondent said that finding a surveying job is easy or moderate rather than difficult, so chances of finding the job you want are good. This is particularly true if you are willing to relocate, as eight out of 10 respondents are. The down side for new surveyors is that experience counts for quite a bit; Most respondents said that experience has been a requirement when applying for a job. Many respondents also said that education and/or experience should be required or if not required, at least considered.