So, you’re finally finished! Years of highly technical training have yielded an academic degree in GIS and you’re ready to bag that high-paying gig you’ve been dreaming about. But now you’ve got a whole other problem trying to navigate the job market and setting a satisfying career arc. Where do you start? Getting a job in the GIS field is a difficult prospect for any newcomer. This session will discuss the challenges, risks, and obstacles facing the nouveau GIS-er as they try to kickstart a career. We’ll be discussing how to evaluate your skillset, examine the job market, how to apply for a GIS position, and how to keep your chin up when the chips are down.
