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| January 19, 2012 GIS Industry Trends and OutlookCareer, Industry and Subjects in GISGIS industry trends gain be gleaned by surveys and other reports produced by market research companies. While most of these reports can only be fully read after purchase, the executive summaries allow for an overview on the state of the GIS industry. The GIS Industry according to Daratech, a GIS research firm, grew worldwide 10.3% in 2010 ... read more December 8, 2011 Sample Esri Technical Exam QuestionsCareerEsri is now offering sample questions for Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop Exams. The sample questions are accessible from Esri’s Training page. The sample questions mimic the multiple choice style of Esri’s technical exams although don’t expect to find any of the sample questions on the real exams. The areas covered in the sample questions are the same ... read more November 20, 2011What Do GIS Professionals Make: Salary Surveys for GISCareer, Link LibraryAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists who have a bachelor’s degree and strong technical skills should have favorable job prospects.” The agency’s 2010-2011 edition of its Occupational Outlook Handbook notes that the median annual income for cartographers was $51,180 with the majority earning between $39,510 and $69,220. The lowest 10 percent of earners ... read more October 31, 2011 GIS Career VideosCareerEsri’s GIS Education Community has a growing collection of videos profiling different GIS careers. The latest addition features GIS analyst and forester Chris Ferner in which she discusses the benefits of using GIS and related technologies in her position with the Colorado State Forest Service. Each video in the series features the use of GIS in ... read more October 18, 2011New Geospatial CertificationCareerA press release from DigitalQuest has announced the launching of SPACE, a new geospatial certification. The acronym stands for Spatial Projects and Community Exchange and the objective is to “recognize user-level skills in geospatial technology and is based on assessing an individual’s basic geospatial foundation.” The SPACE certification program joins a growing list of certification programs, of which ... read more October 6, 2011 Tilting the GIS Job Hunting OddsCareerA common complaint I hear is how difficult it can be to find a job in GIS. The search for a job in GIS can be challenging so the following are things to consider to make sure you are prepared for a successful career in GIS. Bring the goods Have you properly prepared for your entry into the GIS ... read more September 19, 2011“Geospatial technologies are no longer interesting, but essential”Career, GIS NewsDr. Christopher Sutton, professor of geography at Western Illinois University, was the speaker at the ninth annual John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture. His talk was entitled, “Geography Matters! The Importance of Geographic Literacy in Liberal Arts Education.” During his talk, Sutton touched on the geospatial industry, noting that ”It’s estimated that the geospatial job market right ... read more September 16, 2011Top 5 Skills You Need to be Successful in a GIS Career – Free WebinarCareerJoseph Kerski, education manager for Esri, and Dr. Devon Cancilla, dean, business and technology for American Sentinel University, are the featured speakers in a free webinar entitled “Top 5 Skills You Need to be Successful in a GIS Career.” The webinar will be held September 27 at 1pm (EDT) and is being hosted by American Sentinel University. Dr. ... read more September 11, 2011GeoMentoring PanelCareer, CartographyOne of the best ways to learn is through the experience of others. GIS Lounge is launching a GeoMentoring panel where GIS professionals can share their tips on a variety of issues through crowdsourced mentoring. Contribute your knowledge to the open GeoMentoring panels below. Additional panels soliciting advice on a range of GIS issues involving ... read more August 27, 2011 GIS Career Resources – Jobs and InternshipsCareerResources to developing your professional career in the field of Geographic Information Systems. Find job listings sites, tips on how to build a career in GIS, where to find a GIS internship, geography related career guides, and advice on searching and finding a job in the GIS field. Also listed are resources to distance learning, ... read more |
