GIS Career and Jobs
Articles covering issues relating to developing a career in GIS including interview preparation, educational background, and ongoing professional development.
I’m a…. the GIS Profession in One Word
How do you describe GIS as a profession in as few words as possible?
First Practice Exam for GISP Certification Released
A practice exam for the GISP certification has been release which contains 50 questions broken down in the six knowledge categories.
Children’s Book: “Lindsey the GIS Specialist”
The next time a child asks you to explain what GIS is, you might want to read them this online book about Lindsey the GIS Specialist.
How Much Do GIS Jobs Pay?
Your potential salary as a GIS professional is going to vary depending on several factors such as the location of the job, the title, and experience.
Making a Career in Geointelligence
Sangeeta Deogawanka talks about building a career in Geointelligence, covering areas like security, intelligence, policy analysis, and first response.
A Look at GIS Salaries
Learn about the average GIS salaries for GIS technicians, analysts, developers, and more.
The Many Aspects of a Career in Geospatial
Sangeeta Deogawanka takes a look at the GIS/geospatial arena that is increasingly embracing new technologies within the spatial niche.
Ensuring the Future of GIS with Geospatial Education
The U.S. government is helping to guarantee the future of GIS by investing billions of dollars in geospatial education. The ...
New GISP Certification Process and Fees Announced
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) announced new terms and fees for its certification and recertification processes starting July 1, 2015.
How Does a Degree in GIS Affect How You Feel About Your Career?
Salary site payscale.com released the results of its 2014 college survey that looks at which college majors pay the best and are ...
Gender in the GIS Workforce
This article takes a look at the state of gender balance in the GIS industry.
“Interoperability” for the Surveying Profession
Gavin Schrock, PLS, the editor of Professional Surveyor Magazine, writes about the surveying field changing in the face of the ...
Anita Graser | Profiles from the Geospatial Community
Anita Graser, a prominent figure in open source GIS, authored "Learning QGIS 2.0". She shares insights on her GIS journey and the future trends in open source GIS.
Should You Get a GIS Internship?
Those currently studying for a career in GIS should consider carefully how to start their GIS employment. One of the ...
Study Guide for ArcGIS Desktop Certification
Esri Press has released a new publication that those seeking a study guide for Esri's Technical Certification can take advantage of.
The GIS Career, Revisioned
GIS tools and software applications are becoming more intuitive, more user friendly. There is a mindset that is slowly being ...
GIS Skills
What skills are needed to be a successful GIS professional? Broken down by category, listed here is an in progress ...
What Do GIS Professionals Make: GIS Salary Surveys
What are the average salaries for a GIS Analyst, GIS technician, or GIS manager? Finding out that answer depends on a variety of factors from the industry the job is located in, years of experience, and education level of the GIS employee. Salaries also vary greatly by region/ The best way to get an estimate as to your earning power based on your location, experience, and field of interest is through GIS salary surverys.
Where are the GIS Jobs? A Look at the GIS Job Market in the United States
The best way to answer where GIS jobs most frequently occur is to map out the location of GIS related jobs to see where, geographically within the United States employers are hiring.
GIS Skills and Landscape Architecture Education
The March 2012 Landscape Architecture Magazine revealed that while GIS is crucial for large-scale land planning, some landscape architecture schools do not require students to learn geospatial technologies.
GIS Industry Trends and Outlook
GIS industry trends gain be gleaned by surveys and other reports produced by market research companies. While most of these ...
Sample Esri Technical Exam Questions
Esri is now offering sample questions for Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop Exams. The sample questions are accessible from Esri’s Training page. ...
To What End, GIS?
Don Meltz blogs his thoughts on the myth of the GIS professional in his post, “GIS is Dead – Long ...
Impressions of a GIS Intern
Anthony Calderon, a GIS intern with the City of Santa Clarita and a Geography student at California State University, Northridge, shares his experiences.