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Where can I find job opportunities in Urban Planning?
I have recently graduated college and am looking for job opportunities in my field.
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Elaine’s Answer
Hi Justina!
Great question, if you want to pursue a career in urban planning I advise looking to intern with towns and cities. Towns and cities are also always looking for talented people who have GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience. Having a GIS certificate will boost your resume over other candidates.
If you are still in school, I would also recommend coupling an Urban Planning degree with environmental science as the two overlap. Job titles that the urban planning field include are: Environmental Planner, Preservation Planner, Zoning intern, Associate Planner, Transportation Planning.
Great question, if you want to pursue a career in urban planning I advise looking to intern with towns and cities. Towns and cities are also always looking for talented people who have GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience. Having a GIS certificate will boost your resume over other candidates.
If you are still in school, I would also recommend coupling an Urban Planning degree with environmental science as the two overlap. Job titles that the urban planning field include are: Environmental Planner, Preservation Planner, Zoning intern, Associate Planner, Transportation Planning.
Thank you, Elaine!
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Kevin’s Answer
Agreed with everything Elaine said above. I completed my Masters degrees in Community and Regional Planning and Environmental Studies as the two overlapped significantly. But before my Masters, having GIS experience and internships in planning departments were very helpful. I also took a year off after undergrad and lived in the woods as a naturalist, so doing lots of experiences can help you hone in on what you are most interested in.
Becoming a student member of the American Planning Association can help - www.planning.org. There is a great job board there, though you'll be best to make connections locally. When I was first starting out, I found people whose jobs sounded interesting and asked them for coffee. It'd be even easier now since people are more likely to use virtual conferencing, so you can talk with anyone around the world. Just be prepared with specific questions and thank the person gratuitously for their time.
Becoming a student member of the American Planning Association can help - www.planning.org. There is a great job board there, though you'll be best to make connections locally. When I was first starting out, I found people whose jobs sounded interesting and asked them for coffee. It'd be even easier now since people are more likely to use virtual conferencing, so you can talk with anyone around the world. Just be prepared with specific questions and thank the person gratuitously for their time.