This course is a part of the Modern GIS Accelerator. Learn more at https://forrest.nyc/accelerator/
Career Compass for Modern GIS Professionals
Career Compass for Modern GIS Professionals is a step-by-step, action-focused course designed to help you stand out, get interviews, and land a GIS role you’re excited about—whether you’re transitioning into the field, graduating from school, or ready for your next big move.
You won’t just polish your resume and LinkedIn—you’ll build a strategic job search system, create a powerful personal brand, and grow a network that gets you referred into roles before they’re even posted.
By the end of the course, you’ll have:
✅ A modern, keyword-optimized GIS resume
✅ A standout LinkedIn profile that acts like a portfolio
✅ A clear personal brand and positioning statement
✅ A list of targeted companies—and connections inside them
✅ Strong, story-based interview answers using the STAR method
✅ Templates and GPT tools to write outreach messages, negotiate offers, and prep for interviews
✅ A repeatable system to find, evaluate, and land GIS jobs in any market
Whether you’re aiming for roles in urban planning, climate, mobility, remote sensing, or GIS development, this course gives you the tools, structure, and confidence to land the role that fits you best.
📘 Includes done-for-you templates, interactive GPT tools, and a workbook to track your progress every step of the way.
Curriculum
- 12 Sections
- 49 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Module 1: Define Your Career Path6
- 1.1📹 Welcome Lecture: Navigating the GIS Career Path23 Minutes
- 1.2📽️ Slides: Navigating the GIS Career Path
- 1.3📋 Exercise: M.A.P.S. Career Navigator: Instructions for the Exercise30 Minutes
- 1.4📄 Action Item: Download the Modern GIS Accelerator Workbook5 Minutes
- 1.5🤖 Bot: M.A.P.S. Career Navigator10 Minutes
- 1.6Leave a review!5 Minutes
- Module 2: Finding the Right Companies & Opportunities4
- Bonus: Growing at Your Current Company1
- Module 3: Resumes That Get You Past the Gatekeepers5
- Bonus: Mini Resume Workshop2
- Module 4: Why Your LinkedIn Is Your Portfolio4
- Bonus: Tactical LinkedIn Tips2
- Module 5: Positioning Yourself as the Ideal Candidate5
- Module 6: The Hidden Job Market - Effective Outreach6
- Module 7: Mastering Informational Interviews4
- Module 8: Acing the GIS Job Interview5
- Module 9: Salary Negotiation & Getting the Best Offer5
Matt Forrest is a seasoned geospatial professional with over a decade of experience in geospatial technology and data analysis. He currently serves as the Director of Customer Engineering & Product Led Growth at Wherobots, where he focuses on enabling organizations to leverage modern Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial SQL to enhance their operations and advance their capabilities.
Throughout his career, Matt has been dedicated to promoting the use of open, interoperable, and standards-based geospatial technologies. He shares his expertise through his LinkedIn, YouTube, and his website, where he offers tutorials, resources, and insights into modern GIS practices.
Matt is also the author of "Spatial SQL" a comprehensive guide designed to help readers progress from SQL novices to spatial SQL experts.
His commitment to advancing geospatial knowledge is further demonstrated through his active presence on LinkedIn and YouTube, where he shares weekly tips, tutorials, and insights on modern GIS and geospatial analysis.
With a passion for all things geospatial, Matt Forrest continues to be a leading voice in the field, helping individuals and organizations harness the power of modern GIS technologies.
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