If you want to get a job with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), this video is for you!

In this video, I'll give you my advice on how to get a GIS job and some ideas to think about as you go about trying to find a GIS job. I'll talk about what you should be looking for in terms of actual job titles and what you should study to build your GIS skillset.

I'll then guide you through some examples from the United States and around the world of actual GIS job descriptions from some commonly used job websites. These websites can be very helpful for seeing what employers are looking for so that you can gauge your own preparation to enter the GIS job workforce.

The video then presents expert interviews with two of my colleagues who are working GIS professionals who will give you practical, solid advice from experiences working in the GIS industry.

Video Chapters:
0:00:00 Beginning
0:00:53 Video Scope and Overview
0:02:11 What’s in a Name? – Defining the Field
0:03:13 Types of GIS Job Titles
0:03:47 What to Study to get a GIS job
0:05:21 Brand New to GIS – Getting Started (Background Concepts)
0:05:43 Study Computing Topics to get a GIS job
0:07:53 Where to Find Specific GIS Jobs
0:09:29 Looking more Broadly for GIS Jobs
0:10:23 Stories from the Field – Practical Advice from Working GIS Professionals
0:10:42 Start of Interview with Brian Baldwin
0:17:42 Key Advice: Look at Job Positions
0:18:47 Key Advice: Find Open Datasets – Create Projects for the Job/Show your skills
0:20:13 Brian’s YouTube Channel
0:20:42 Key Advice: Follow Your Passions to Find Job Opportunities
0:22:23 Key Advice: Show Your Specific Fit to an Organization
0:23:13 Start of Interview with Catherine DuBreck
0:28:01 Key Comment: Learning Curves with Older Software Still in Use
0:28:30 Discussion of using Open Source GIS Tools (QGIS) for Volunteer Work
0:30:45 Discussion of Pursuing a GIS Career
0:35:00 Key Comment: “You know GIS, so now you are an IT expert”
0:35:35 Key Advice: Learn a Computer Programming Language
0:37:09 Key Advice: Attend InPerson GIS Conferences/Networking
0:37:30 Key Advice: Volunteer
0:38:04 Key Comment: “Getting Involved and Giving Back is Huge”
0:39:28 Reach out to Catherine on LinkedIn
0:40:17 Final Thoughts and Advice – Key Take Away Points

Additional Resources:

GIS Job Websites Cited in the Video:

The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse: https://www.gjc.org

LinkedIn GIS Job Search: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/...

Indeed.com GIS Job Search: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=GIS

ReliefWeb GIS jobs: https://reliefweb.int/jobs?advanceds...

(remember – jobs may involve GIS but not have ‘GIS’ in their titles)

GIS Volunteer Opportunities:

GIS Corps https://www.giscorps.org/

Missing Maps Project: https://www.missingmaps.org/


People from the Video:

Brian Baldwin:   / baldwinbrian  

Brian Baldwin’s YouTube Channel ‘BrianSpatial’    / @brianspatial  

Catherine DuBreck:   / catherinedubreckgisp583b62b0  

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Brian Tomaszewski, Ph.D.
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