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Esri is honored to be named #BestinBusiness in the Government Services industry by @incmagazine for its work in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ArcGIS platform is helping communities around the globe monitor the surge, manage testing sites, aid essential workers in finding childcare, map food and essentials, and keep residents informed and safe. Inc.’s recognition program celebrates companies making the biggest impact on their communities, their industries, the environment, or society. Congratulations and thank you to all our colleagues who are doing this important work and who made this award possible. You are truly making a difference!
“Being well prepared for your job interview can help set you up for success. It’s a good idea to take time to research the organization and role you’re interviewing for, which will help you prepare 3-5 questions you can ask the interviewer. Think about your past experiences and roles and come to the interview with different stories and scenarios that could be relevant during the interview. You’ll likely be asked to provide examples of how you’ve handled similar situations. If you’ve already taken the time to think it through, you’ll have an easier time recalling the perfect example. If you’re interviewing virtually, test out the technology ahead of time. Ensure your audio and camera are working and adjust the camera angle as needed before you’re in front of your interviewer. Troubleshooting any technology issues ahead of time will save you time and give you peace of mind.”—Erika, recruiter for Global Business Development.
At Esri we believe you’re never too young to start wearing mappy apparel! Our benefits team recently held a virtual baby shower for new parents and parents-to-be to provide an overview of resources available through Esri and our health providers. This adorable onesie was one of the gifts each participant received, and a few lucky parents also won raffle prizes. Our thanks to UunitedHealthcare and Optum for co-hosting the event in support of our employees as they begin their journey to parenthood!
Meet Dan, a Product Engineer Lead for ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Web AppBuilder! She is based out of our R&D Center in Beijing, China and has been with Esri since 2014 when she joined the team as an intern. “I am fascinated by time and space. I believe GIS is the key to [reforming our] everyday lives and achieving smart societies described in science fiction in the future. The way we understand and utilize multi-dimensional information will play a more and more important role in tech development. Esri is leading the GIS industry and is always up-to-date [on the newest technologies].” When asked why she wanted to continue working at Esri after her internship, Dan responded that she felt like she was contributing to making the world a better place. She also learned and grew immensely from her talented colleagues during the internship and really connected with our company culture. Learn more about our company culture and our technology: https://www.themuse.com/profiles/esri
Meet Manuel, an Applications Manager in our Information Systems and Technology Division! Manuel joined Esri in 2007, starting on the systems side of IST and eventually moving to applications. During this time he was able to learn new technologies and project methodologies and was given the opportunity to lead projects. “Over the past 13 years I've held 6 different positions, allowing me to learn all aspects of IST and build business relationships across Esri.” “The Esri culture that allows you to discover and grow your knowledge has led to my success in my current role and my career,” Manuel says. He added that his favorite part of his job is the daily interactions with like-minded people who are just as eager as he is to learn and grow! Are you an IT professional looking for your next career move? We’re hiring! Check out our current opportunities at esri.com/careers 💻
Meet Amy, a former intern who is now a technical consultant on our public safety and health consulting team in Professional Services! Her favorite part of the internship program was being able to meet and connect with other colleagues at Esri. "As an intern, you get a unique opportunity to spend all day learning about the technology with hands-on experiences while also getting to meet and learn directly from the passionate minds behind the technologies we as GIS professionals leverage day-to-day. For a self-proclaimed geonerd, this was the icing on the cake!" In her free time, she enjoys hiking the San Bernardino and Angeles National Forests, backpacking the Sierras, and snuggling with her Great Pyrenees mix named Winston! Learn more about our internship program: esri.com/interns
"I'm a big fan of condensing resumes into 1-2 pages of relevant experience related to the opportunity you're interested in. If you have too many experiences to list in 1-2 pages, then create a section at the bottom that lists additional experience with employment dates, job titles, and organizations. If recruiters are interested in learning more about those experiences, most will pull up your LinkedIn profile (pro tip: link your profile in your resume). The best resumes list accomplishments in each job, not just a description of their roles." - David, Recruiter for Global Business Development & Software Products 💡 Learn more about current opportunities: esri.com/careers
We are so excited to launch Career Chat, a special series that we have been working on for you all! To help you with your next career move, our recruiters will be sharing some of their most valuable career tips with you. Today, Alice will be kicking things off by sharing her advice on how you can stand out to recruiters on LinkedIn! "When you're reaching out to a recruiter about potential opportunities at their company, be specific in your approach. Reference a recruiter's/company's recent post that piqued your interest in working there. Showing genuine interest means going the extra step and not just submitting a generic resume or request to review your resume. Be specific about which role(s)/team(s) you're interested in. If you're not sure which role could be a fit, note some of your skill sets, suggest a few areas that seem suitable, and ask the recruiter for feedback." - Alice, Recruiter for Professional Services
Meet Kristen, a digital sales lead focused on mid-market business development in San Francisco! She started her career at Esri as an account manager and has grown tremendously over her time here. In her current role as a team lead, she is responsible for setting her team's goals and serving as a mentor, while also supporting her own customers. Check out her Q&A with The Muse to learn more about her Esri Experience and how she made her mark when she joined the team!
The annual User Conference kicked off with the Plenary Session this morning, an Esri tradition for the past 40 years! Esri employees and customers alike always find Jack's discussion inspiring, and this year was especially moving. When talking about COVID-19, Jack called the work our customers are doing heroic. "This year a pandemic changed our world forever, but it didn't take long for the GIS community to come together... and make historic impact towards a better future." The Plenary also included product updates and demos by staff members. Excited to see what the rest of the week brings!
