Writing an effective Geomatics Resume

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Do not assume that your new degree automatically qualifies you for a Geomatics job (do not get me wrong, it will help but it is no Golden Ticket). The majority of us spend thousands of dollars in order to learn the latest and greatest often complicated technical skills while attending College or University but most often none of that money is spent on learning how to get a job after we are proficient with all those technical skills.

I have compiled some information based on my experience to get you started with writing your Geomatics resume. The first thing that you need to learn to do is …

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Map your professional LinkedIn world

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This neat simple interactive visual tool will generate a web like visual representation to help you better visualize your LinkedIn network. It weaves a web based on the relationships between you and your connections using information about how people in your network are connected to you and how people in your network are connected to one another.

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Power Networking

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Once you have finished writing that power resume that clearly defines your abilities and Geomatics skill sets, you will want to ensure that you have it sent out into the real world.
And as you will eventually find out there are many different ways to accomplish this task, especially since our technological advanced society provides us with many tools such as mail, email, fax and the internet. …

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Using Linkedin to find good Geomatics Jobs

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Today’s college students and recent graduates share many experiences, none more daunting than securing a new or first job.

Many in the Geomatics field face a double edged sword when seeking employment with, on one hand, certain limitations as to the types of companies hiring in those specialties and, on the other hand, a fairly straightforward narrowing of search possibilities.

Linkedin.com (a Social media site designed for professionals) many will argue is perhaps every bit as important as your resume and cover letter

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Tips for Federal Government Job Interviews

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So you have a job interview coming up? Well congratulations! I too have been in those shoes before and here are some good tips about Federal Government job interviews that I have learned that has proven helpful to me.

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GIS Job Boards

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The large generic job board sites will definitely provide you with more exposure to your resume and allow you to find many more jobs, but chances are they will not be anywhere related to want you spent all your time in school working on therefore we have provided you with sites more directly related to Geomatics.

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The “Basic Three Parts” of an Interview

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Once you have prepared yourself for that important job interview, you are almost ready to show the possible employer what you have got to offer, but before you do, let us take a closer look at the structure of most interview process.

Typical Interview panels for Geomatics related jobs vary from place to place but most often it will be made up of …

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Cover Letters: What Works and What Doesn’t

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A cover letter is one of the most important aspects in finding a job. Sure, the interview is important and can definitely make or break your chances of getting the job, but without an amazing cover letter, you won’t even get an interview. Fortunately, there are a variety of tips that can make drastic improvements to your cover letter.

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