it’s wild to see so many entry-level job postings asking for years of experience. Like, do they expect us to have been mapping the world since kindergarten? I just want to build my portfolio without needing an ancient resume to get started.
It’s frustrating, right? I’ve seen gigs asking for experience that no one could realistically have, like mapping for decades! Maybe try volunteering for local projects or open-source mapping to build that portfolio without the ‘ancient resume’.
, I totally get what you’re saying! I remember seeing a job for a GIS analyst position that wanted 10 years of experience with software that hadn’t even existed that long. It’s like, hello, give us a chance to gain that experience.
Totally relate! I got my start by taking on freelance projects; it was a great way to build my portfolio — > like, hello, give us a chance to gain that experience… There’s gotta be a more realistic approach to these ads.