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I have a degree in Geography. I took an intro GIS class in college and enjoyed it. We used the ArcGis software package from ESRI in the class. I am now thinking of getting a Masters or a Certificate in GIS but I noticed that many colleges require computer programming classes. I am only a geographer and have no experience with programming so I am worried. Also virtually every job posting that I have seen requires programming experience. Any advice?
1 answer - Asked By: Roger - 5/19/2010
Im graduating in 2011 with my BS in planning and was wondering what jobs are out there in the private sector? where are places that i can work with this degree? basically where can i get a job with this degree?
2 answers - Asked By: bighead86 - 3/5/2010
I know ArcGIS,Mapinfo,Autocad.I want to go in GIS development or GIS programmer.Which s/w programming is best?VB or Java?or anyother?Which one is easy?
1 answer - Asked By: Mac_Mac - 2/4/2010
If I specialize in the economic field, what will I be doing and who will I be working for? What would be my annual salary? Would it make any difference if I specialize in the cultural field?
1 answer - Asked By: RockStarDude - 10/3/2008
I am very interested in the subjects of history and geography, and I was just wondering, what are some careers that involve them, besides a history teacher?
3 answers - Asked By: hbnmd - 9/3/2008
What are some good types of jobs for Geography majors that are NOT in the Cartography/ GIS fields?
3 answers - Asked By: Aaron T - 11/3/2008
By the end of the year I plan on relocating from Florida to Denver, Colorado.That's a huge transition! But in order for me to do that, I have to have everything situated before I go. I need to know about the transportation, jobs,if they have any type of disabled advocate program (I'm visually impaired/legally blind), churches,etc...Everything! Thank you for your help!
1 answer - Asked By: Victoria D - 2/17/2008
I have always been interested in computer programming, and I like the idea of "being my own boss." Can you good money doing this? Is it hard to find work? Also, do you have to go to university, or could you just learn C/C++ and other languages on your own by reading the manuals? Or would people only hire freelancers with university degrees? Thanks.
2 answers - Asked By: usfixiate - 2/26/2009
Hi Guys, I'm considering a Master's program, but am mostly curious what a Bachelor's in Human Geography might could get? Thanks for any help everyone!
1 answer - Asked By: Robyn - 9/8/2011
I love physical geography! Especially tectonic plates, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis... What jobs could involves something like this? And what qualifications, a-levels, GCSEs would I need for that? Thanks.
2 answers - Asked By: Freya - 5/13/2013
I am trying for a software testing job.My percentage is less ie 50?ence I want to try in a small company.Please give me some small scale companies in which I can try
1 answer - Asked By: satish - 11/11/2011
Im really interested in geography and i would like to know what kind of jobs you can do in geography. if it helps i also like english and photography. thanks :)
1 answer - Asked By: - 4/21/2011
I wouldn't mind if i had to do some traveling.. especially abroad!
1 answer - Asked By: Bob B - 3/21/2009
I'm doing B.A. and I've Geography one of my subjects. I like geography and want to make my career in this field. Can anybody tell me what I can do after Graduation. Please give ideas in details. if u have any other material so u can e-mail me. the answer will be appriciate. my yahoo id is raman7_sharma@yahoo.co.in please help me......
3 answers - Asked By: Raman - 2/14/2008
I need a career ASAP, because my family is struggling and I cannot afford to stay at my minimum wage job, I'm enrolling in classes and on the roster of available classes i saw Computer programing as well as IT training for building/Fixing computers, After I graduate and and intern and get certified what careers are available and where can I find them?
1 answer - Asked By: GDfan91 - 1/27/2011
Im going to be graduating in the spring with a degree in studio art. im not necessarily looking for something in the arts either. so i was just wondering what jobs other people have gotten after graduating college?
1 answer - Asked By: burning_field_star - 12/29/2006
Other than a teacher.
2 answers - Asked By: Abby.Darko - 6/16/2009
GIS = Geographical Information Systems
1 answer - Asked By: Me Me - 3/10/2007
I have been married for over a year. We have been living together for 2 and half years. He has never had a job even though I have gotten him interviews and job offers in the fields that he said are his dream jobs, i.e. video game developer and pyrotechnic apprentice. His excuse if that he is going to school. He is taking 3 college classes a semester and is getting paid $1200/mo from the GI bill (our rent is $1250). I pay all bills even though he gets paid. He plays his Xbox360 for over 40hrs/wk including all Friday and Saturday nights. He sees nothing wrong with this and oh, I am in the middle of medical school. What do you think?
20 answers - Asked By: lostandstressed - 7/3/2007
Hey GISers, I just graduate from BCIT, Canada. I am looking for a job as GIS Developer/Analyst to develop my career in GIS. However, I less network/connections to explore the hidden market in North America since I migrated to Canada from Asia. Before I moved to Canada, I worked as a GIS developer in Singapore. Highlights of my skills and abilities include: •Databases: Oracle 8i/9i Spatial, SQL Server 2000/2005, PostgreSQL, Access •Languages: Visual Basic/C#.NET, C/C++, ASP.NET, PHP, JavaScrpt •Software: ArcGIS 9.2, ArcObjects and ArcSDE, FME, PostGIS, PCI Geomatics, Intergraph Geomedia, etc. •Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills Thank you very much. John
1 answer - Asked By: Yeek - 5/24/2008
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