A. Starling's GIS Blog

We were asked to conduct a job search for GIS positions and examine what GIS skills the job requires, as well as why the job may interest us. A key takeaway from our GIS job search assignment was just how diverse the industry is for GIS positions. With the right experience, you can work anywhere from local government to space exploration. Using the learned skillset of data management, ArcGIS applications, geospatial tools, and with the initiative to learn – you could end up working in the industry of your choice.  

     As part of obtaining the GIS Graduate Certificate at University of West Florida, a requirement is undergoing 130 hours of hands-on GIS related experience – this can be done in a few different forms, but I am attempting to undergo an internship experience. In order to obtain an internship, I considered the industry and type of business that may use GIS and sent correspondence when a business/governmental agency aligned with my goals.      I’ve started an internship with a private environmental consulting firm. I will be expected to produce quality maps that indicate appropriate site planning, general environmental maps, and test my ability when it comes to creating flow in ArcGIS Pro/Online. I may supplement this internship with ESRI courses as it applies.     I've  also gotten a recent positive response from one of my local government departments. This department has a GIS Manager who has indicated willingness to act as a supervisor ...