Even without any formal work experiences, geography students gain a multitude of transferable skills that can be applied to your job applications! Check out the list below for skills that you can add to your CV as a geography student:
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Literature research
Being able to read and synthesize a lot of material is an important skill for many corporate or policy-advising jobs. -
Specific research software
Most second year geographers begin to learn how to use research software to further analyze their readings, so adding programs like Orange or adding that you know how to do sentiment analysis is a unique skill. -
Excel
Excel is always a staple of corporate jobs and all geographers learn how to handle large datasets using Excel. -
Policy briefing
If you are looking for a civil service or NGO job, it is a useful skill to know how to write a policy brief. -
Presentation and public speaking
There is a lot of geography that is focused on advocacy and communication which makes geographers well versed in giving meaningful presentations. -
Cultural competence
Geographers are well rounded when it comes to considering impact management on various demographics which is useful for community outreach and market research positions.