Monday, 12 August 2013

Tilting the GIS job hunting odds

I recently came across this article posted on GIS Lounge, a great USA based online GIS magazine - http://www.gislounge.com/tilting-the-gis-job-hunting-odds/This short article provides the GIS job seeker with some great job seeking/interview advice.

Article intro: "A common complaint I hear is how difficult it can be to find a job in GIS.  The search for a job in GIS can be challenging so the following are things to consider to make sure you are prepared for a successful career in GIS."

  • Bring the goods - Get a qualification, do a course, get work experience ..........
  • Make sure your resume (CV) sells you - Short, relevant and to the point ..........Don't forget to spell check.
  • Clean out your Internet skeletons - Make sure your online presence shows off the "right" you ..........
  • Do a peer review - Get your CV reviewed and prepare for interviews ..........
  • Be innovative in your search - Search internet job sites, company website, government magazines, newspapers, etc ..........
  • Be Flexible - Be flexible in terms where and what your first GIS job is, just get your career going ..........

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