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A list of our favorite GIS job sites and related resources. |
GIS jobs range from part-time to full-time positions, and salary varies widely by location, discipline, and experience. Salary reports for the U.S. from multiple sources range between about $30,000 for an entry-level analyst to $80,000+ for GIS managers/supervisors.
For a more in-depth look at GIS salaries, check out the following:
GeoChalkboard Salary Survey Results July 27, 2011
Conduct a Salary Comparison at Salary.com
indeed.com GIS job search: indeed.com is a "sweeper site." The following results for "GIS Jobs" are from an April 2012 search.
Visit GIS.com Careers in GIS: Find out more about how to become a part of a key emerging and evolving industry throughout the world.
Building a Career in GIS : A GIS Lounge article describing steps to begin a career in GIS.
AAG Career Guide: The American Association of Geographers offers a Career Guide for geographers. We recommend this site to recent geography graduates.
URISA Career Center: This site offers a variety of resources including GIS salary overview, job search, common GIS job title descriptions and more.
How to Survive the Interview Process: This GIS Lounge article covers the basics of preparing for a GIS interview.
GIS Lounge compiled GIS Job Descriptions
GeoCommunity Careers: What Skills Does a GIS Analyst Require?
URISA Model Job Descriptions: A guide intended for employers to use when creating GIS jobs and a resource for job seekers to use when searching for a job that fits their skill level and when creating their resume.
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| GIS Analysts are in the Top 10 Low Stress Jobs and Top 100 Best Jobs in America, according to Money Magazine and Payscale.com, as seen at CNN.com: here. |