GIS Career and Jobs Archives

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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

by Caitlin Dempsey

Web sites with information specifically regarding peer support for women in GIS.

Ten Tips to Prepare for a GIS Job Interview

by Kristina Jacob

Got a portfolio? Kristina Jacob presents ten tips for preparing for a GIS job interview.

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The State of GIS Jobs in 2022

by GIS Contributor

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

by Caitlin Dempsey

What are the different types of geospatial job listings out there? Listed here is the list of different GIS, which is an acronym for geographic … Read more

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Spatial Node: a Platform for Geospatial Professionals

by Emmanuel Jolaiya

Spatialnode is a platform for all things geospatial and earth observation including the people behind these technologies.

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Mentoring in the Geospatial Industry

by GIS Contributor

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

by GIS Contributor

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.

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3 Tips to Help You Get a GIS Promotion

by GIS Contributor

This article from Bootcamp GIS provides tips for how to get promoted in GIS.

The Global River Widths from Landsat (GRWL) Database contains over 58M measurements of planform river geometry. Source: Allen & Pavelsky, 2018.

Securing a Funded GIS Graduate Program

by GIS Contributor

Adebowale Daniel and Nnenna Nkata from the AfricaGeoconvo podcast share important information about securing a GIS graduate program.

From GIS Analyst to Software Engineer

by Mark Altaweel

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.

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Highlight Your Skills with a GIS Portfolio

by Caitlin Dempsey

A GIS portfolio is a way to digitally present GIS projects and maps that you have created.