Subject: ‘Career’
| 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 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 August 16, 2011 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 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 November 21, 2009 Essential Skills for a GIS AnalystCareerWhat skills do you need to be a successful GIS Analyst? Michalis Avraam put together the results of a discussion at the University of Washington that posed the question, “What are the essential skills to succeed as a GIS Analyst?” Avraam breaks down the critical skills into categories: general GIS, database management, programming, project management ... read more October 26, 2009To What End, GIS?Career, Issues in GISDon Meltz blogs his thoughts on the myth of the GIS professional in his post, “GIS is Dead – Long Live GIS“. By comparing GIS to Word Processing, Meltz draws the conclusion that viewing GIS as a profession is outdated and that those looking to getting into GIS as a profession shouldn’t do so. Instead, ... read more October 8, 2009Careers in GIS BlogCareerA relatively new blog, Careers in GIS is run by Todd Schuble. The posts are mainly targeted towards job seekers with tips and advice on finding a job in GIS. Recent posts discuss where to look to find jobs online, using social media to stay current on the GIS field and networking in GIS. For more ... read more December 12, 2004GeoJobs NetworkCareerGeoJobs Network provides a place to find GIS jobs around the world by connecting employers with job seekers. Registration and resume posting is free to job seekers. Companies that are on a pay plan will be featured on the front page to let anyone who visits know who they are and what they do. Job ... read more |
