GIS Career and Jobs
Articles covering issues relating to developing a career in GIS including interview preparation, educational background, and ongoing professional development.
Where are GIS Professors Hired From?
Researchers analyzed GIS faculty hiring data to identify geographic patterns influencing job placement.
Building a GIS Career
Geospatial technology is widely used across industries, with evolving GIS skills. Here are tips to prepare for a GIS career.
Certification in GIS
GIS certification is a professional credential that validates an individual's proficiency in using and understanding geographic information systems.
How to Find Internships in GIS
Tips for finding a GIS internship: check job boards and internship websites, reach out to local employers, attend career fairs and events, and network.
Women in GIS Networking Groups
Web sites with information specifically regarding peer support for women in GIS.
Ten Tips to Prepare for a GIS Job Interview
Got a portfolio? Kristina Jacob presents ten tips for preparing for a GIS job interview.
The State of GIS Jobs in 2022
Andres Abeyta, Director of Bootcamp GIS reports about the state of GIS jobs as he looks at what skills and experiences job seekers need.
GIS Job Definitions
What are the different types of geospatial job listings out there? Listed here is the list of different GIS, which ...
Six Things You Should be Doing to Enhance Your GIS Career
Here are six focus areas you should be working on to further your GIS career.
Spatial Node: a Platform for Geospatial Professionals
Spatialnode is a platform for all things geospatial and earth observation including the people behind these technologies.
Mentoring in the Geospatial Industry
Opeyemi Kazeem-Jimoh of the Geospatially Africa Podcast spoke to Sharon Omoja, a regional ambassador for Women in Geospatial+ about her personal experience in volunteering and mentoring women in the geospatial industry.
Enhance Your GIS Opportunities in Africa
Olufemi Damilola from Africa GeoConvo Podcast discusses information about employment options as a GIS enthusiast or student, as well as a curated list of African organizations that employ GIS practitioners.
3 Tips to Help You Get a GIS Promotion
This article from Bootcamp GIS provides tips for how to get promoted in GIS.
Preparing for a GIS Job Interview
Navigating the interview process for a GIS position can be challenging due to the field's wide skillset requirements - here are some tips.
Securing a Funded GIS Graduate Program
Adebowale Daniel and Nnenna Nkata from the AfricaGeoconvo podcast share important information about securing a GIS graduate program.
From GIS Analyst to Software Engineer
In a MapScaping podcast, Dan Mahr talks about how he was able to transition to a software engineer, but still use his GIS skills to benefit his career.
Highlight Your Skills with a GIS Portfolio
A GIS portfolio is a way to digitally present GIS projects and maps that you have created.
Mentoring, Leadership, and Building Skills in the Geospatial Community
Leaders in the geospatial community can help to foster key skills through mentoring and developer a stronger community.
The Geography Behind Being a GIS Professional
In a recent GIS podcast, Sarah Taigel discusses how being a professional geographer can provide key advantages to using GIS analysis.
Survey of GIS Professionals
A quick look at GIS professionals, their educational background, and the software tools and programming languages they use in their jobs.
A Look at Where the GISPs Are
A recently published study took at look at the geographic, gender, and career characteristics of those that are certified Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional (GISP).
Marketing and Rebranding GIS: Opportunities for GIS Professionals
GIS professionals need to emphasize more than just their geospatial skills when marketing GIS to organizations.
Massive List of GIS Tasks and Job Titles
Ever wonder how diverse the titles are of those that work with GIS?
Defining the Role of GIS and Needed Skills
A recently published open access journal article presents three case studies to help analyze the level of GIS expertise needed for interdisciplinary studies.
Free GIS, Analytical, and Programming eBooks from Springer
If you're looking for free digital books covering GIS, analysis, and programing to improve your geospatial skills, Springer has eBooks you can download.
Tips for Leading a Remote Team during Covid-19
Jeffrey Skahill with Quantum Spatial shares some strategies he uses to successfully lead a remote team.