Jobs

GIS Career and Jobs

Building a GIS Career

May 21, 2017By Caitlin DempseyGIS Career and Jobs

The 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 majority of employers are looking for. However, keep in mind you will find a wide variety of work and educational backgrounds among those working in GIS jobs.

GIS Career and Jobs

GIS Job Listing Sites

February 15, 2016By Caitlin DempseyGIS Career and Jobs

Looking 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.

GIS Career and Jobs

A long term GIS career involves more than just learning about GIS.

A long term GIS career involves more than just learning about GIS.

GIS Career Resources – Jobs and Internships

March 27, 2013By Caitlin DempseyGIS Career and Jobs

Learn about how to develop a GIS career, find a GIS job, and the importances of a GIS internship.

Topography of Australia’s Intertidal Zone Available as Open Data

The National Intertidal Digital Elevation Model (NIDEM) is the first 3D model of Australia’s intertidal zone. It is available for downloading as an open source dataset from Australia’s National Map portal.

Tutorial: Introduction to Geospatial Analysis in R

Watch this tutorial “Introduction to Geospatial Analysis in R” to learn how to import files into R, overlay layers, reduce spatial extent, select and reclassify values, and make a map.

Elements of a Map

Map elements such as the map frame, legend, and north arrow are parts of what create a map.

Learn GIS for Free

There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world’s best universities and institutions.