Cartographer - How To Make Maps For a Living

Who knew map-making could be so much fun?!  John Nelson, based in Michigan, is a cartographer at Esri, a large geographic information system software company.  Having a passion for creativity and precision, John discovered that he could make maps for a living, not knowing it could ultimately be fun and rewarding. In this episode, we dive deep into the field of cartography, where there’s so much more beyond just making maps. Learn how you can get started in this profession, the exciting and challenging parts, what things you need to be good at, and so much more… FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 An overview of John’s role as a cartographer 00:54 What cartography really is 05:24 Educational requirements to become a cartographer 06:30 The skills you need to become a cartographer 09:35 The daily tasks of a cartographer 19:17 The challenging and exciting parts in cartography 21:37 Typical work setup of a cartographer 29:53 Tools and technologies used on the job 40:37 How to get started in cartography 42:35 The typical promotion path and salary for cartographers 51:22 Transitioning into Cartography 52:53 Resources, recommendations, and tips for aspiring cartographers