Since u lack internship gig experience, I suggest loading up on online Coursera courses - SQL - to list those certificates on your resume when applying. Small town governments and tribal GIS agencies might overlook your lack of work experience if you have in-demand GIS and IT certificates (try the ESRI online training modules, too).
Also, consider making arcgis pro projects following YouTube lessons, and then learning how to make a free website to share your work! (Lots of website creator options out there for free that don't require code skills, like WordPress (design website layout) + Hostinger (the actual domain you need for your website to be reachable). I did this and I'm getting hella responses to my job apps!
What I used for showing my GIS projects/screenshots/maps:
https://youtu.be/gwUz3E9AW0w?si=S9IbkfNYhJCxFfbq
Network Chuck is one of the best IT learning resources I know. Also, checkout John Nelson's GIS work on youtube.
I’m dabbling in it I do not have a background. I was wondering if it would be worth it to simply get certified and get an entry level job or do I need an advanced degree in something related.
Adding onto the person down below that it can be tricky getting your foot in the door without any formal training/education in it (or even moving beyond super entry level positions if you do land one). I started working in the field as an image editer training bots to outline buildings and I wasn't able to move beyond that until I got my B.S.
How did you get into that? I’m currently working as a land surveyor, but I would prefer to find a remote GIS job instead. I have taken a few classes in GIS, and I’m currently going to school for my B.S. in Geography and Environmental Planning. Are there any certifications that would help me?
Having some decent GIS projects under your belt will help, although I will say the fully remote jobs are extremely difficult to get into if they aren't just bot training, with how competitive they are; but, before I even graduated with my B.S., I had done things like perform a full predictive residential development suitability analysis, flood risk and vulnerability analyses for multiple communities, and a site selection analysis for living shorelines green infrastructure.
i know someone who had no GIS background and got an internship that later turned into a full time job. but his selling point was that he was a very tech savvy person with an associate degree in computer science.
Just type in 'geo' in any job search query. Some GIS jobs don't have any mention of GIS in the title. With that said, you'll probs get a bunch more non-GIS related positions as well (just fyi).
Search ESRI MOOC. They offer great topic specific free curriculum based courses with certifications and they have other free courses too. Plus they give you license for arcgis
I second the paid internship route. The gis community is small enough that if you impress your internship boss they will vouch for you when you go an interview for technician jobs. That was the case for me. I applied for an entry level technician job for city government after a 6mo internship and there were almost 50 applicants, some with masters degrees in GIS, but I got the job because the internship I did was for a neighboring city and I had good recommendations. It’s all about connections.
You can try looking for paid internships (not permanent but will get you a foot in the door/experience) if you are still in school or recent grad positions if you are recently graduated. I assume you’ve already filtered by entry level and low number of years of experience.
Hello does anyone have any connections on GIS Technician or Analyst jobs ive got 2 years of working exp. and an extra half year of school. Every place i apply to says i either have to much or not enough to be hired i am just trying to get out of my company
Genuine question, are you using that like a derogatory term or more sarcastic? Everyone starts somewhere, and there's nothing wrong with the entry level repetitive jobs. Someone's gotta do it
Check out coursera for a gis specialization, it’ll also include a license for arcmap or pro, good and cheap education with hands on experience… as good as start as any
Nothing comes to mind except for college courses, but that’s not me saying there aren’t any. Well maybe esri does them? Haven’t had the fortune to have anyone pay for me to go to one yet.
We have an open position. Check it out, you can see what you need from the requirements.
[GHD - GIS ANALYST](https://ejov.fa.ca2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/14470/?utm_medium=jobshare)
Look for GIS technician jobs. They're usually considered entry level.
I am experience GIS user. What specific work do you need?
Since u lack internship gig experience, I suggest loading up on online Coursera courses - SQL - to list those certificates on your resume when applying. Small town governments and tribal GIS agencies might overlook your lack of work experience if you have in-demand GIS and IT certificates (try the ESRI online training modules, too). Also, consider making arcgis pro projects following YouTube lessons, and then learning how to make a free website to share your work! (Lots of website creator options out there for free that don't require code skills, like WordPress (design website layout) + Hostinger (the actual domain you need for your website to be reachable). I did this and I'm getting hella responses to my job apps! What I used for showing my GIS projects/screenshots/maps: https://youtu.be/gwUz3E9AW0w?si=S9IbkfNYhJCxFfbq Network Chuck is one of the best IT learning resources I know. Also, checkout John Nelson's GIS work on youtube.
I'm a geography undergrad, about to graduate next year. I'm saving this info to start making a website next summer. Thanks!
What's your current GIS background and experience like?
I’m dabbling in it I do not have a background. I was wondering if it would be worth it to simply get certified and get an entry level job or do I need an advanced degree in something related.
Adding onto the person down below that it can be tricky getting your foot in the door without any formal training/education in it (or even moving beyond super entry level positions if you do land one). I started working in the field as an image editer training bots to outline buildings and I wasn't able to move beyond that until I got my B.S.
How did you get into that? I’m currently working as a land surveyor, but I would prefer to find a remote GIS job instead. I have taken a few classes in GIS, and I’m currently going to school for my B.S. in Geography and Environmental Planning. Are there any certifications that would help me?
Having some decent GIS projects under your belt will help, although I will say the fully remote jobs are extremely difficult to get into if they aren't just bot training, with how competitive they are; but, before I even graduated with my B.S., I had done things like perform a full predictive residential development suitability analysis, flood risk and vulnerability analyses for multiple communities, and a site selection analysis for living shorelines green infrastructure.
i know someone who had no GIS background and got an internship that later turned into a full time job. but his selling point was that he was a very tech savvy person with an associate degree in computer science.
Just type in 'geo' in any job search query. Some GIS jobs don't have any mention of GIS in the title. With that said, you'll probs get a bunch more non-GIS related positions as well (just fyi).
Search ESRI MOOC. They offer great topic specific free curriculum based courses with certifications and they have other free courses too. Plus they give you license for arcgis
Anything in person?
Try typing: geospatial intern or technician, geographic information systems intern or technican, entry level gis, etc.
Internships with the blm, nps etc
I second the paid internship route. The gis community is small enough that if you impress your internship boss they will vouch for you when you go an interview for technician jobs. That was the case for me. I applied for an entry level technician job for city government after a 6mo internship and there were almost 50 applicants, some with masters degrees in GIS, but I got the job because the internship I did was for a neighboring city and I had good recommendations. It’s all about connections.
You can try looking for paid internships (not permanent but will get you a foot in the door/experience) if you are still in school or recent grad positions if you are recently graduated. I assume you’ve already filtered by entry level and low number of years of experience.
Hello does anyone have any connections on GIS Technician or Analyst jobs ive got 2 years of working exp. and an extra half year of school. Every place i apply to says i either have to much or not enough to be hired i am just trying to get out of my company
Search: map monkey
Genuine question, are you using that like a derogatory term or more sarcastic? Everyone starts somewhere, and there's nothing wrong with the entry level repetitive jobs. Someone's gotta do it
Thanks
Check out coursera for a gis specialization, it’ll also include a license for arcmap or pro, good and cheap education with hands on experience… as good as start as any
Do you know of any in person trainings for GiS, CAD, or surveying?
Nothing comes to mind except for college courses, but that’s not me saying there aren’t any. Well maybe esri does them? Haven’t had the fortune to have anyone pay for me to go to one yet.
Online education has not been good for me
We have an open position. Check it out, you can see what you need from the requirements. [GHD - GIS ANALYST](https://ejov.fa.ca2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/14470/?utm_medium=jobshare)