[OKGIS] GISP

[dlowther at coordinatesolutions.com]

Robert,

Will Topographic be giving preference to GISP?  

What about any other GIS hiring types out there?

If so, what particular aspect of the GISP certification makes an applicant
more valuable? (http://www.gisci.org/certification_program_description.aspx)
Or, is it simply that it reduces the effort in reviewing an applicant's
experience?

I don't have a personal preference, but this blog did hit home for me...

http://zcologia.com/news/548/gis-certification/

David Lowther

Coordinate Solutions, Inc.
904.471.5528 (Voice)
405.210.1721 (Mobile)
904.471.5548 (Fax)
www.coordinatesolutions.com
 
-----Original Message-----
From: okgis-bounces at gis.gis.ou.edu [mailto:okgis-bounces at gis.gis.ou.edu] On
Behalf Of Robert Stokes
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 4:33 PM
To: Oklahoma GIS Community
Subject: [OKGIS] GISP

City of Midland is giving preference to GISP certified applicants...
https://cityofmidland.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=3
58

Just wanted to pass this along...this issue has been discussed back and
forth among some of you at conferences and GIS meetings...this seems to
me to be more and more prevalent...is it a blossoming trend that we must
prepare for in order to be competitive in the workforce?

I would encourage you to look onto it and see if it is right for you...
www.gisci.org




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Robert Stokes
President, Topographic Mapping Company

Topographic, Inc.
6709 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Office: 405-843-4847
Cell: 405-570-9240
Fax: 405-843-0975
www.topographic.com

OK GITA Chapter President
OK SCAUG Steering Committee