by | Jul 14, 2021 | GIS Career, Tips
I got an email a few weeks ago from a former student of mine when I taught at North Park University. He wanted to ask for advice on his job hunt. He had a specific question, which made it easier for me to provide a specific answer. Part of his email said: All the...
by | Jul 8, 2021 | GIS Career
The most frequent question I get asked is “is GIS certification worth it?” Should I get the GISP? Should I get esri certification? Today, I want to share with you my personal experience and the decisions that I’ve made in terms of mapping my career...
by | Jul 7, 2021 | GIS Career, Portfolio
Have you ever struggled with putting content that you’ve created on ArcGIS Online into a WordPress website? And if you are like many people, you have probably struggled with this as it is not the most obvious thing. And you may want to embed that content, maybe...
by | Jul 1, 2021 | GIS Career, Portfolio
As a GIS/ Data Analyst, you need a portfolio, even if you don’t want to change jobs. In this blog post, I will walk you through THREE different ways that you can use a GIS portfolio to help you navigate your career, even if you aren’t looking to change...
by | May 14, 2021 | GIS Career
How do I grow my GIS Career? Is one of the most common questions I get. My response: GIS is a growing field… but GIS is a growing field and needs many companies. The US Department of Labor Statistics estimates a 19% increase in jobs between 2016-2026. In my...
by | May 10, 2021 | GIS Career, Uncategorized
I am super introverted and for many years I didn’t like the idea of “networking” because it seemed so transactional. This year, I am working on building relationships and I’ve had some really exceptional networking happen. In this video I...
