Well I can say that I’m eternally frustrated by not knowing more about the IT side of things.  I learn as much as I can and I love GIS.  But sometimes I feel like I’m driving a Ferrari to the grocery store.  Or maybe pushing a Ferrari to the grocery store because I can’t find my key would be a more apt metaphor.

 

 

From: Unmoderated discussion list for Connecticut GIS Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dymkowski, Thad

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Subject: [CTGIS-L] A question for future professionals in the industry...

 

Colleagues,

 

I recently read an interesting article (no, I’m sorry I don’t have the link reference to it here) regarding professionals looking to get a job in the GIS industry. This ironically is coming after a recent conversation had in one of these 2 forums regarding a gentleman who had an entry level job and was experiencing that familiar entry level job frustration. The question I am going for here regards a statement made in the article I read that stated that employers are looking more for people with IT backgrounds that know a smattering of GIS, or who are familiar with GIS enough to perform necessary tasks. Do you (members of the GIS community of professionals at large) agree with this statement? If you are a hiring manager, is this something you consider when you interview potential employees or review resumes for potential candidates? I am more curious than anything, as I am securely employed and find myself with a GIS background and a smattering of IT, which suits my job here well. I look forward to hearing from you all! This could turn into an interesting article for any number of newsletters or publications!

 

Kind regards,

Thad

 

 

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Thad J. Dymkowski, GISP

G.I.S. Technician

Town of Newington, Connecticut

(860) 665-8592

 

"I have an existential map. It has 'You are here' written all over it." ~ Steven Wright  

 

 

 

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