Hello All, I am a University of Maryland student majoring in Geographic Information Systems & Computer Cartography, a minor concentration in Geographic Information Science. I would like to pursue graduate research in Hydrogeology in the Northeast, particularly in New Hampshire or Vermont, and I am currently in the process of submitting an application to Dartmouth College(albeit, beyond the deadline for preferential consideration).
Regardless of my acceptance status, I plan to move to New Hampshire, or an adjacent area of Vermont, to be closer to the school and the environment in which its faculty conducts its research. I would like to begin looking for jobs in that area, but I know that I will not be moving there until at least July. Additionally, I do not have field experience using GIS, outside of the classroom. Since many positions require or prefer previous work experience, could anyone advise me on how to prepare myself for a protracted entry-level research-based job hunt in a 6 month time frame? I am currently taking one course to satisfy a degree requirement, and work about 30 hours/week as an Office Manager for a branch of the Maryland Fund for Excellence. Since I have worked for the MFE in progressive capacities since 2008, I value my current position as HRM experience that I will inevitably be able to employ after I have performed research at the graduate level. Thanks for your consideration, and I hope that you all have an amazing Superbowl Weekend ( Go Ravens!). Best, Arnell Limberry -- Arnell Limberry B.S. Geographic Information Systems & Computer Cartography, 2013 University of Maryland College Park
