Blog Post #2

Blog Post #2

I searched for jobs where I can use archaeology and GIS. The job title is a GIS specialist for an archaeological cultural resource management firm. I chose this job because I have worked for this company in the past and they were really good but I needed to find a job where I could work from home. Also, it makes it a dream job because I get to use both archaeology and GIS to do my job which is the reason I wanted to get the certificate. Based on all the requirements I have all of them because of what we have been learning in our GIS classes and already having both a BA and MA in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology. Also, since I have worked with the team in the past I know how their maps looked and what they would need in order to do field work. The only thing was they did not show a range of pay and that would make me worried they are trying to hide how much they would be willing to pay.

Job announcement: https://www.terraxplorations.com/gis-specialist

While doing the job search the biggest thing I noticed is that the GIS jobs that paid the best were the senior level jobs but you needed 5 plus years of experience in GIS. The entry level jobs sounded that I could apply for currently but I would need to get paid more to live in today's economy. It is interesting to find the line between what you are qualified for and what you need to get paid.