GIS Portfolio ideas

[PanasheShammarChisenga]

Hi guys

I graduated last year in December with a Degree in Surveying and geomatics and my desire is to work in the GIS industry. However, one of the problems i have been facing is that as i apply for GIS jobs nothing seems to materialize so i have been doing some research into what i can do to increase my chances of getting employed and one of the standout hacks i found out is to have a GIS Portfolio. I do not have a GIS Portfolio so i wanted to ask you guys for some ideas on how to get started with my GIS portfolio i.e what are some of the GIS  products that i can create for my portfolio.

[AdamCarnow]

Here is a URISA Webinar on Building Your Professional GIS Portfolio: https://youtu.be/wBP-s4fP5uQ

[PanasheShammarChisenga]

Thanks so much

[MafaldaBastosMoura]

Could you send more helpful resources in the theme of GIS Portfolio?

[RosemaryBoone]

Hi there! YES in fact we had a webinar speaker @KylieTokar give a presentation on her own GIS portfolio/website she created that helped get her hired. You can watch the recording here.

Here is a blog about examples of how others used ArcGIS StoryMaps to build a portfolio or resume. 

I hope these help!

[PanasheShammarChisenga]

Thank you !! Let me check it out.

[DanielLeón81]

Like you, a year ago I was in the same position without knowing how to materialize my job search for lack of a portfolio. However, I started as a freelancer on Upwork, freelancer.com and fiver which has allowed me to have a large portfolio of projects. I recommend you to start looking for small projects on these freelancer platforms where besides creating content for your portfolio you will be able to earn a small income. Good luck. Regards

[RosemaryBoone]

Hi @PanasheShammarChisenga - The URISA Vanguard Cabinet read your post and would like to share this with you:

1. Maptastic Resources - examples of GIS portfolios across the industry: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aLOpW2oQHw5r2vc70o8TiM5SJctR9TuH4a70d-ZtbXA/edit#gid=2487931...
2. URISA Build Your GIS Portfolio Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBP-s4fP5uQ

cc: @URISAVanguard @BrookeHatcher1 @SidPandey 

[PanasheShammarChisenga]

thank you so much

[RobinBruns1]

Make a map of your hometown or a place that is meaningful to you. This could also be a networking opportunity if you engage with your local government to see if this print or web product is something that could actually help them.