Looking for a job after a long gap

[vshree71]

Hello after I did my Masters in 2012 due to various personal reasons couldn't work. Now I am trying to get back into the GIS field because I love to be in that field. I had about a little over 5 years experience and I am constantly updating myself on ESRI website for various courses. I need a little guidance how to get into the job market and prove myself that I am capable of doing something. Please help me in this regard. I would like to know the pathway that I should take. 

Kindly help

Thanks

VJ

[JesseCloutier]

Hi VJ, glad to hear you're finding your way back into the GIS field! There are already some great threads in Esri Community that you'll want to check out:

• Advice to obtain a job
• Advice on Future-Proofing Your GIS Career
• GIS Career Resources

Make sure to subscribe to the Esri Young Professionals Network area of Esri Community, along with Learning, Esri Training, and GIS Jobs.

You've come to a great place to help you get your footing and move forward in your career. Best of luck!

[BobBooth1]

Also, if you want to practice with the latest version of the software, you can get an ArcGIS for Personal Use license and work through free Esri Tutorials.

Bob

[MikeVolz]

Does your past experience involve automation to some type of scripting/development language?  If not, I would try to gain those types of skills.

There was probably no AI back then and now that is the hot topic everywhere including GIS.  I would try to gain those skills.