Career
| August 16, 2011Finding a GIS InternshipCareer, FeaturesDeveloping your real world experience using GIS is a necessity for finding a geospatial job after you’ve completed your coursework. Most entry-level GIS (jobs that usually have the title technician and specialist) positions require some previous work experience. The best way to develop your GIS work experience, build on the spatial concepts from your classes, ... read more  GIS Job Listing SitesCareer, Link LibraryLooking for a job in the GIS field? One of the first places to start a search for a GIS job is on job listings sites that specifically list GIS jobs. Not only can you browse for jobs, you can also post resumes on certain sites specializing in employment in the GIS industry. GIS Job Postings ... read more June 24, 2011Perspective on a GIS CareerCareerMichael Gould is interviewed about his thoughts on a career in GIS by American Sentinel University: The job market for people who know about these larger GIS deployments is quite strong. I recently heard an estimate of some 2,000 open GIS positions in the US, mainly in the regions of Washington D.C., Colorado and California. As ... read more April 30, 2011 Building a Career in GISCareer, FeaturesThe use of geospatial technologies is increasingly being used in a variety of fields. GIS is being used in many different industries and the skills required to be a successful GIS professional have evolved over the years. Below are recommendations on building a strong background in preparation for a career in GIS based on what the ... read more April 27, 2011What is it like to be a cartographer?Career, CartographyThe British Cartographic Society highlights series of posts and videos on the field of cartography. If you want an idea of what cartography was like in the 1950s, check out the video “A Cartographer’s Way in the 1950s“. To see how cartography has evolved, the Ordnance Survey blog takes a look at Cartography – from ... read more March 12, 2011Internships in GISCareer, Link LibraryAlong with a solid foundation in GIS related coursework, an internship is a must-have in developing strong GIS skills. Find information about interning both on a general level and within the field of GIS. Finding a GIS Internship Looking for a geospatial internship? This article outlines strategies for finding one. Internship Postings Occasional job listings for GIS ... read more February 9, 2011Certification in GISCareer, Link LibraryThe issue of GIS certification continues to be a controversial topic. Find articles about the goals for certification and read the arguments for and against certification in the GIS profession. Background on International GIS Professional Certification April 2000 background article by Karen Kemp on ISO’s involvement in the GIS certification effort. Educational Policy and GIS: Accreditation and Certification June 1997 ... read more February 7, 2011 Salary Survey for IT and GIS ProfessionalsCareerURISA has announced that it has begun collecting data for the 2010-2011 URISA salary survey for IT and GIS professionals. The previous two surveys were done in 2003 and 2007. [T]he survey will provide current information related to salary and responsibilities by employer type, geographic location, and professional GIS experience. This year’s survey will also provide ... read more January 28, 2011 GISP Certification Update Under ReviewCareerLast summer, the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) announced plans to update the GIS Professional Certification process. Starting February 1st, GISCI will accept public comments about their proposed changes: Key among the proposed updates is the addition of a required examination. The Working Group that prepared the proposal recommends that the exam be based on the U.S. Department of ... read more January 24, 2011Preparing for the ArcGIS Desktop Associate ExamCareerRegistration for Esri’s technical certification exams opened up this month. Alex Mahrou over on his RockyMountainGeo blog outlines his strategy for preparing for the ArcGIS Desktop Associate exam. What tips and strategies do you have for preparing for the technical exams? Read more: How I’m preparing for the ArcGIS Desktop Associate Exam Esri Offering Technical Certification ArcGIS Desktop Associate ... read more |
