Five Reasons to Start Using QGIS
Here are five compelling reasons to start using the open-source GIS platform QGIS, a free and open source software.
Where Should You Ask Your GIS Questions?
Here are some excellent resources for you to get peer assistance for your GIS related questions.
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.
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.
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.
3 Tips to Maximize the Value of Your GIS Internship
Andres Abeyta, the Executive Director of Bootcamp GIS, discusses three ways to get the most of your GIS internship.
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.
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.
Self-employment in GIS
Self-employment in the GIS industry may seem daunting, but a recent MapScaping podcast with Kurt Menke, founder of Birds Eye View GIS, discusses how to build your own business.
Marketing and Rebranding GIS: Opportunities for GIS Professionals
GIS professionals need to emphasize more than just their geospatial skills when marketing GIS to organizations.
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 the most meaningful.  The survey … Read more