Article 2016

Identifying Skill Requirements for GIS Positions: A Content Analysis of Job Advertisements

Journal of Geography
Journal · Vol. 115 · Issue 4 · pp. 147-158
Abstract

This study identifies the skill requirements for geographic information system (GIS) positions, including GIS analysts, programmers/developers/engineers, specialists, and technicians, through a content analysis of 946 GIS job advertisements from 2007–2014. The results indicated that GIS job applicants need to possess high levels of GIS analysis and modeling skills (e.g., database development) and personal and social skills (e.g., communication) to obtain employment, although specific skill requirements differed significantly depending on job title. The findings from this study may be useful for improving GIS majors’ employability. © 2016 National Council for Geographic Education.

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Skills career job advertisements employment sources geographic information systems

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Employment GIS advertising
Author Affiliations
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, United States
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