Career Blog
Career Blog
Career development is on everyone’s minds. After all, that’s why most, if not all, of our students come to us. This blog is all about giving you the latest and greatest in what’s going on in the job market. Chock-full of tips and guidance, the Career Blog is a must-read for all students and job seekers.
Students Connect at ALA Annual
Published: May 19, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
The American Library Association Conference as viewed from the student’s perspective. “Try to take it all in … but also be willing to see what happens in the moment.”
Supercharge Your Career with an Internship
Published: May 16, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Did you know the iSchool maintains an Internship Database? It does! There are virtual and on-site positions, as well as both paid and unpaid internships. You can search by city, organization type, keyword, and more; you also can save listings that intrigue you. The opportunities in the database have all be vetted by the school, so you can be confident that:
iSchool Alumni Share Their Wisdom
Published: May 12, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
As a send off to the lazy days of summer (wishful thinking?), our helpful and talented iSchool alumni share their wisdom for school and career success.
Pivot: Use Your Skills to Build Your Next Career
Published: May 10, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
How Pivot by Jenny Blake can help you navigate this career-building step that is grad school.
Colette Poitras, Mover & Shaker
Published: May 5, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Colette Poitras, 2017 LJ ”Mover & Shaker” and iSchool alumna, dishes out course and career advice
Erik Berman, Mover & Shaker
Published: April 28, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Three(!) San José State University School of Information graduates have been designated as “Movers & Shakers” by Library Journal for their awesome, transformative work in libraries. You can, and should, read all about it in the iSchool Alumni News.
Drop the Ball to Achieve More
Published: April 25, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Particularly during this time in our lives, when student-specific opportunities abound, regular evaluation of our commitments and choices makes sense.
Cynthia Mari Orozco, Mover & Shaker
Published: April 21, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Three(!) San José State University School of Information graduates have been designated as “Movers & Shakers” by Library Journal for their awesome, transformative work in libraries. You can, and should, read all about it in the iSchool Alumni News.
Archivists Unite at SAA 2017
Published: April 18, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
With conference season approaching, I thought it would be interesting to speak with some of the organizers. Many professional associations hold conferences annually, and I wanted to hear their arguments for why students should find the time, money, and energy to attend. Several were kind enough to reply to my emails! I’ve already written about AIIP, SCIP, and SLA.
Use Big Interview to Practice for Your Big Day
Published: April 14, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Big Interview is a free tool available to iSchool students, and it can help you nail your next interview. Definitely worth checking out!
Considering Competitive Intelligence? Consider SCIP
Published: April 7, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Another one of the zillion ways that MLIS grads use their degree is in the field of competitive intelligence.
LinkedIn as a Job Search Tool
Published: April 4, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
By now, I know you know that LinkedIn should be part of your job-hunting arsenal (I think you also need a website). But maybe you’re switching careers, or haven’t updated your profile in a while, or aren’t sure about what you should include or exclude. However, even if you have a perfectly put-together and up-to-date-profile, you might not know how to really make LinkedIn work for you (I don’t).
Pivot for Success with AIIP
Published: March 30, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
With conference season approaching, I thought it would be interesting to speak with some of the organizers. Many professional associations hold conferences annually, and I wanted to hear their arguments for why students should find the time, money, and energy to attend. Several were kind enough to reply to my emails!
Your Skills Will Save the Day
Published: March 21, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
What’s going to get you your next job? Skills! Consider how you can use your past experience to shape your future career.
Renew Yourself and Your Career
Published: March 17, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Renew Yourself offers career planning guidance for the student or mid-career professional.
How to Interview and Find Career Success in Public Libraries
Published: March 14, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Are you interested in a career in public libraries? Are you nervous about the hiring process? Never fear, Career Development is here!
Deb Hunt on Taking a Leap
Published: March 10, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Deb Hunt is the library director at the Mechanics’ Institute, a job she got because she is “always willing to take a leap to the next level of expertise.”
LinkedIn or Website? Probably Both
Published: March 7, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
If LinkedIn were to disappear or stop being free, would your online presence disappear along with it?
It’s Time to Update Your Resume
Published: March 3, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Your resume needs to pique the interest of the employer enough that they want to talk to you. SJSU Career Center liaison Jill Klees shows you how to do that.
Feeling Presidential?
Published: February 21, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Learn all about Presidential Libraries and how to work there.
Has Presidents Day gotten you thinking about presidential libraries? Maybe you saw the news flying around Twitter last week that Barack and Michelle Obama wanted to hire an intern? Bad news, the deadline’s passed – but there are still ways to work at one of these august institutions.