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From Columbia to the Esri User Conference

Diana Beltrán shares her journey, from presenting at the Education Summit to applying for the Student Assistantship program and beyond.

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Articles

Browse these articles, blogs, and case studies to learn how other students are using GIS in their academic studies, projects, and plans for their future careers.

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    Enhance your geospatial career with social media

    Community Blog

    This article explores the powerful ways in which social media can be harnessed to supercharge your geospatial career.
  • A smiling interviewer in a gray blazer and pink blouse faces an interviewee in a sunlit modern office

    Resume tips for your GIS career

    Community Blog

    Read these resume tips to ensure you stand out from the crowd when searching for your GIS career.
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    Geographic knowledge is your workplace superpower

    Community Blog

    GIS experts discuss how they exercise their geography backgrounds as a superpower in the professional world.
  • A row of smiling student assistants wearing conference lanyards as they sit in a large plenary audience

    What it’s like to be an Esri UC student assistant

    Community Blog

    Learn what it was like for this student assistant to volunteer for one week at the world’s largest gathering of GIS experts.
  • A crowd of student assistants wearing conference lanyards smiling as they pose for a group photo with Jack Dangermond in the middle

    The FedGIS student assistant experience

    Community Blog

    Chima Okoli, MS Candidate at North Carolina Central University, outlines his experience as a student assistant at Esri’s Federal GIS Conference.
  • A student presenter wearing a conference badge poses with a GIS professional in a crowded expo hall

    The power of networking at conferences

    Blog

    Conferences are great places to learn, meet people, and build relationships. Read this blog to learn about opportunities for growth and success.
  • A young professional in a beige ruffled shirt smiling and shaking hands with an interviewer in a light blue collared shirt

    You’ve got an interview. What happens next?

    Blog

    Learn how to showcase your best self during an interview process. Zak Etem explains how to get into the right mindset and avoid self-doubt.
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    Building strong relationships during an internship

    Blog

    Explore seven strategies and insights to help you stand out and make a positive impact during an internship.
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    Build your résumé with Esri's GIS certification

    Blog

    Esri's GIS Fundamentals Foundation technical certification can help you distinguish yourself in the workplace and validate technical knowledge.
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    Trending ArcGIS topics and free learning resources

    Blog

    It can be challenging to stay up to date on new ArcGIS topics and features. Explore what’s trending and find free resources to share.
  • A crowded room in a convention center with many young professionals mingling as they check in at the registration desk

    Association memberships for young professionals

    Blog

    Young GIS professionals have access to an array of helpful resources, including associations to enhance their networking and knowledge skills.
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    Networking tips for attending conferences

    Community Blog

    Explore networking tips compiled by Esri YPN members and the URISA Vanguard Cabinet to get the most out of attending a conference.
  • Zak Etem standing next to an event poster at the Esri User Conference

    How to make your job application stand out

    Community Blog

    Zak Etem applied to Esri 64 times before getting hired. Read about his journey and the seven lessons he learned along the way.
  • A group of Esri User Conference attendees standing together at an outdoor event

    How to advocate for yourself

    Community Blog

    Learn how to shape your career by advocating for yourself, building your network, and collaborating with others.
  • What should I do for my GIS project?

    Blog

    Esri's education manager Joseph Kerski provides helpful suggestions on what you can do for your GIS project.
  • Create a story map of your CV or résumé

    Blog

    Explore examples of students using ArcGIS StoryMaps to create their own résumé or cover letter.
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