I've been posting a lot (here, here and here) about GIS job opportunities for Bucknell's class of 2012 - but there are also lots of GIS internships out there for returning students. Are you interested in using GIS for research this summer? Do you want to get paid for it too? If so, you should consider applying to the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program's … [Read more...]
GIS Job Opportunities – ESRI
If you are a second semester senior looking for a full-time job or a returning student considering summer internship options, check out the links below from the ESRI newsletter for students and recent graduates.If you don't already know, ESRI is more or less the Microsoft of the GIS world. Having an ESRI job or internship on your resume will open a lot of doors for you in the … [Read more...]
GIS Job Opportunities – Smith College
In recent weeks I've talked to a number of second semester seniors about GIS job options. I'm hoping at some point to write a blog post with links to GIS job search sites and other resources, but for now I'm just going to pass along job listings as I see them. I just got an e-mail from Jon Caris, the GIS Specialist at Smith College in Northampton, MA saying that Smith is … [Read more...]
GIS Job Opportunities – DevelopmentSeed
Back in October I mentioned that developing GIS technical skills can help you land a job after graduation. Well, here's the proof. Recent Bucknell grad Chad Lawlis, Environmental Studies ’11, just got hired as the Mapping & Data intern for Development Seed, a Washington D.C.-based consulting/R&D company known for its innovative, open-source solutions for data … [Read more...]
Happy GIS Day, Bucknell!
If the map-lovers and geo-geeks in your life have an extra spring in their step this morning, it's because GIS day is finally here!!!! No, you probably can't get out of class or work on this holiday but there's still a lot to get excited about, including: 1. Jobs - developing GIS and spatial literacy skills can help you get a job. The geospatial industry and market for it … [Read more...]