Question

In Fig., a newspaper item is given. A list of job opportunities is given. Go through all the entries and see which ones are suitable for a geographer as a career.

Answer 1

The job opportunities in the advertisement that are suitable for a Geographer are:

1. Cartographer – Suitable for candidates with Geography and mapping skills.
2. Urban Planner – Geography graduates, especially with planning qualifications, can work in urban planning.
3. Assistant Professor in Geography – Suitable for candidates with postgraduate qualifications in Geography and required eligibility such as NET/SET.
4. Thematic Mapping/GIS-related posts – Suitable for geographers trained in maps, spatial data and geographical analysis.
5. Development/Rural Development related posts – Geography students can also work in development planning and regional studies.
6. UN Internship/Consultancy in development-related fields – Candidates with Geography or related social science backgrounds may be eligible depending on the specific qualification required.

A geographer can work in fields such as cartography, GIS, urban planning, teaching, regional planning, rural development, research and international development organisations.