Comments on: Getting a Job in Antarctica Continued….

By: Will

Will — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:20:36 +0000

It’s going to vary depending on a few things – but in general, it’s a pretty thorough questionnaire about your medical history and that of your family and a fairly thorough exam. Your first one will probably include a 12-lead EKG. There will also be a complete blood work-up.

for summer positions, most people can pass the physical – for winter positions, the standards are tightened up quite a bit.

There is also a dental exam.

have you looked at the participant guide yet? http://www.usap.gov/travelAndDeployment/contentHandler.cfm?id=541

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:29:56 +0000

What does the physical entail?

By: It’s Not Just Another Job | Vagabumming

It’s Not Just Another Job | Vagabumming — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:59:08 +0000

[...] things are only a minuscule part of working in Antarctica, but over time these threads are woven into the fabric of fond memories and revered [...]

By: Billy Hubbard

Billy Hubbard — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:40:28 +0000

Great story,i have been trying to get on the ice for a year and a half.2008 i was late starting the process and got to interview but no phone call.
So for 2009 i got the phone call, offer letter, PQ paperwork and came up one short on medical.So i filed a waiver July 24 and now holding my breath.I know waivers are a long shot and i can fix the problem for next season.
It was SMALL ENGINE FEILD MECHANIC ALT. for summer and shop foreman alt for winter.I will get this no matter what it takes. Cya billy

By: Pete Parker

Pete Parker — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:54:57 +0000

Good stuff.
Just remember to do your homework and target your app to what you want.
When I say homework, learn more about what the job really entails, who you will be working for, and what others can offer in terms of advice.
Mike Poole’s site is a great source of a lot of that- antarctic memories.
Beyond that, we all hopefully do a few things well. Try to see how you can emphasize those and harp more on how you provide answers rather than I did this, and this and this….

By: Genevieve

Genevieve — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:27:27 +0000

It also helps to be sleeping with the right person.

Or to have some personal relationship with someone Ice who can pull your resume from the pile of resumes, recommend you or say to the hiring manager that they will not deploy unless you can come with.

Really, it’s all about WHO you know not WHAT you know down here.

I did all that crap for 4 years, attended the job fair for two and only just squeaked into a job down here.

And it was worth every moment of anguish and doubt and hard work to get here 5 years ago. Every single moment.

By: Randy Nichols

Randy Nichols — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:31:47 +0000

Nice writing style. I look forward to reading more in the future.