GIS Business & Job Search
Over the last two weeks, we have been learning more about the various industries using GIS and exploring specific positions within some of these industries. It is inspiring and exciting to see how GIS is utilized by such a wide range of industries, from natural resources to energy to defense. I spent some time looking for GIS opportunities within the forestry/conservation sector since this is the direction that I hope to take my career. I came across an Enterprise GIS Specialist position with F&W Forestry Services, an international forest management and consulting firm, that I decided to apply for. I may not be entirely qualified for this position, but I figured it never hurts to "toss my name in the hat". Besides, I previously worked for F&W as a Field Forester after completing my undergraduate degree in forestry, so perhaps this will give me a slight edge over other applicants with more GIS experience than me.