Dean M Howell

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http://www.geospatialconnect.com

I am a cartographer by professional with over 25 years in the GIS / Mapping Industry. GIS has allowed me the opportunity to work around the globe in countries like Singapore, USA, New Zealand, East Timor and throughout Australia. I have a passion for helping people in the industry with their careers and have spent most of the last decade running my own GIS specific recruitment company and websites.

Career

Geospatial Job Search

Dean M Howell - April 15, 2014 0

Are you frustrated with your job search? Discover some pointers to stand out from yourjob search competitors? Do recruitment agencies help or hinder yourjob search? Job Search Frustration Searching...

Apps

Geofencing And My Business

Dean M Howell - April 9, 2014 0

What is Geofencing? The heart of geofencing is exactly what it sounds like – a virtual fence around a geographic area. Establishing a geofence and linking it...

GIS

NRM: online, interactive and mobile

Dean M Howell - March 5, 2014 0

NRM: online, interactive and mobile In this fast paced technological world it seems everyone is always connected. Mobile phones, smart phones, tablets, notebooks; where would...

Career

Can you trust recruitment agencies?

Dean M Howell - March 4, 2014 4

Can you trust recruitment agencies? Well in the main, not really 🙁 Here are some common complaints about recruitment agencies and HR managers that I have...

Apps

Free GIS Apps on the Google Play Store

Dean M Howell - February 6, 2014 10

I was amazed recently when I did a quick search on the Google Play Store for the keyword "GIS". Over 250 apps area listed, some generic...

Career

Is it worth being a member of your local professional association?

Dean M Howell - December 16, 2013 1

Professional organisations and business groups are common place in all industry sectors and the GeoSpatial Industry is no exception. These groups and organisations, in the...

Career

Building Relationships not Just Connections

Dean M Howell - November 27, 2013 0

GeoSpatial Connect Job Seeker Coaching No matter at what point you are in your career, moving up the ladder or even just trying to get...

GIScience

Explanation for the Output of the Iasoberg Model

Dean M Howell - November 21, 2013 1

Instead of a Legend for the interpretation of the displays of the output of the Iasoberg Model, a detailed description of the elements of...

GIScience

The Allais Effect and the Iasoberg Model

Dean M Howell - November 18, 2013 2

The Allais Effect is a minute unexplained influence that has been observed during recent eclipses (over the last 55 years). This influence, in certain...

Career

Working in Australia – Part 3

Dean M Howell - October 24, 2013 1

Working in Australia - Part 3 Today we continue with our series on 'Working in Australia' with the personal story written by Kiran Burra. He talks...

Remote Sensing

Application of Mobile LiDAR on Pothole detection

Dean M Howell - October 23, 2013 2

Introduction: Mobile LiDAR technology is found to be the most effective solution for the maintenance of public transportation. Identifying and repairing the potholes is one...

Career

Is the job interview more about your skills or the relationship?

Dean M Howell - October 23, 2013 3

The job interview is very much about you building a relationship with the interviewing panel and making a great impression. If you have got to...

GIS

Flying and Cartography – what do they have in common?

Dean M Howell - October 8, 2013 0

I have been a cartographer for over 25 years and have had my private pilot’s licence for much of that time. The view of...

Maps

What four things do map projections distort?

Dean M Howell - October 2, 2013 2

There are four basic characteristics of a map that are distorted to some degree, depending on the map projection used. These characteristics include distance, direction, shape,...

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