We surveyed 101 geospatial information scientists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical geospatial information scientist. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a geospatial information scientist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a geospatial information scientist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a geospatial information scientist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a geospatial information scientist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for geospatial information scientists.
Is being a geospatial information scientist stressful?
Low
High
Geospatial information scientists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a geospatial information scientist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particularly important part of being a geospatial information scientist.
How competitive is the workplace for geospatial information scientists?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for geospatial information scientists.
Does being a geospatial information scientist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for geospatial information scientists.
Are geospatial information scientists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Geospatial information scientists rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do geospatial information scientists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Geospatial information scientists tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a geospatial information scientist physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a geospatial information scientist is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are geospatial information scientists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Geospatial information scientists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a geospatial information scientist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a geospatial information scientist.
Does being a good geospatial information scientist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassionate and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a geospatial information scientist.