Career Blog: Interviewing
Answering the Question “Why Should We Hire You?”
Published: September 7, 2020 by iSchool Career Advisor
“Why should we hire YOU?” Before walking into any interview, be sure that you have the answer to this question ready to roll right off your tongue. Why? Because you are going to be asked this question or one like it, and you want to knock the interviewer’s socks off with a strong, well-thought-out response.
You may also be asked:
Wondering How to Market your iSchool Skills in the Unpredictable Future?
Published: April 12, 2020 by Greta Snyder
Hoping everyone is continuing to stay safe and healthy during this challenging and unpredictable time. The Covid-19 health crisis is impacting so many of us that right now that supporting each other as LIS professionals is more crucial than ever. Take pride in your skills, especially as an SJSU iSchool student, as you’ve mastered the world of virtual learning, connecting and working remotely so your infinitely equipped with the tools to succeed in the unpredictable future and changing job landscape. One thing you can count on is that organizations are going to be scrambling to adapt to an online format and you can help. In fact, you’re a pro! So know you can ride every crashing wave and survive with your hard-earned skills and enduring resiliency.
Career Questions Amidst the Health Crisis: You’re Not Alone
Published: April 12, 2020 by Greta Snyder
Career questions? Then, you’ve come to the right place: this blog is dedicated to providing resources for current students, recent graduates and practicing professionals. I hope you and your loved ones and community are staying as healthy and safe as possible during this scary, challenging and unpredictable time. If you feel like you’re on your own that’s totally natural anytime and especially right now amidst the Covid-19 crisis. Keep assured that you’re not alone and you’ve got a strong system of virtual support through SJSU iSchool. Reach out to the faculty and staff if you are impacted and have questions about best practices for your organization or how to keep up balancing work, life and coursework during this time. And keep up to date with career advice, job hunting and virtual work strategies and online career development opportunities through the Career Blog. I’m here for you!
Working and Applying for Jobs During Covid-19? A few tips.
Published: April 2, 2020 by Greta Snyder
Hoping everyone is staying safe and healthy! This health crisis is impacting so many of us that right now we have to play it day-by-day. For those job-hunting, or unsure about the future of their current workplace amidst this tenuous situation, this is a particularly stressful, unpredictable time in the job market. The good news is that as an SJSU MLIS or MARA student, you have proven success working online and remotely in both collaborative and independent roles, and as an up-and-coming LIS professional with work or internship experience in the field, you might also have demonstrated expertise providing information resources to support your community. These skills are more important than ever, so while applying for jobs or starting to look due to current workplace instability, it’s essential to focus on how you might be able to benefit others by leveraging your iSchool LIS skills during this global crisis and make a positive impact.
Free, Online iSchool Career Workshops: What Are You Waiting For?
Published: February 27, 2020 by Greta Snyder
Drum roll please. The answer is the next one! Did you know the SJSU iSchool offers free, online iSchool Career Workshops? It’s time to get the most out of your iSchool experience by learning from the ultimate career resource, iSchool Career Consultant Jill Klees. If you missed this month’s workshop “Your LIS Career Starts Here,” this post will catch you up and prepare you for the next workshop slated to be March 4, 2020 5-6pm PT, focusing on informational interviews. So, take the reins and jump start your career with iSchool Career Workshops: free, live, recorded and awesome.
Exploring iSchool Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Published: February 6, 2020 by Greta Snyder and guest blogger Karen Pfeffer
With the semester in full throttle, you’re becoming a pro at juggling school, work and life. Be confident that you can continue to grow as a multi-tasking pro and take on one of the most rewarding and best career-building parts of SJSU iSchool: opportunities beyond the classroom. You’ve got to get extra-curricular to really take full advantage of your experience at iSchool.
Want to Hear Some Great Advice? Listen to the Career Podcasts
Published: January 22, 2019 by Greta Snyder
If there’s anything binge worthy this Spring, it’s the SJSU iSchool Career Podcasts. The host, iSchool Career Consultant Kim Dority, is such an engaging interviewer of her LIS all-star series of guests that I have favorited them all on YouTube and you should too. Read this post to find out why.
Job Hunting in 2020? Join Me!
Published: January 9, 2019 by Greta Snyder
Is the new year the time for your next career move? It’s always good to keep your eyes open for opportunities, but when the pressure is on to find a new job everyone could use some tips and inspiration. Join me as a share my what I learn in my job seeking process as a new LIS professional.
2020: The Year of Time Management and Self-Care
Published: December 28, 2019 by Greta Snyder
Self-care might be a trending buzzword, but that’s for a good reason. In today’s working world, boundaries with technology can be tricky to navigate. While the Internet and portable, relatively affordable or freely accessible technology increasingly put information and communication at our fingertips, the downside, however, to this infinite access is that it also means we feel like we have to be available and working all the time.
Feeling Festive? Let’s Celebrate SJSU iSchool
Published: December 2, 2019 by Greta Snyder
With holidays and the end of the semester on the horizon, it’s hard not get into the festive spirit. Fall semester has been super busy, so take a minute to relax and celebrate SJSU iSchool with a September, October and November SJSU iSchool News and Blogs recap video.
It’s the Final Countdown: Keeping Your Motivation up
Published: December 1, 2019 by Greta Snyder
Okay, so hopefully now that song is stuck in your head and helping lighten the mood as it is now about the time of year when the grind becomes real, and the motivation can be hard to find. No matter how you holiday, the illusion of a break and the potential oasis of day off are calling even though your list of things to do seems to get longer every day.
Did You Blow Your Last Job Interview: How to Turn It Around
Published: October 12, 2019 by Greta Snyder
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like you belong on a “best of” job-interview fail compilation. Oh, guess what? You’re not alone; we all do. So, let’s be real, the self-doubt fallout is tough to navigate. But deep down you know that to get that dream job you have to keep growing and trying. Time to start adulting: don’t think of it as rejection and another reason to feel intimidated, spin it as an opportunity for updating your interview prep strategy.
LIS Career Books Roundup
Published: August 26, 2019 by Kim Dority, SJSU iSchool Career Consultant
Looking for a good career book to help you explore your options
in the library and information professions? You’re in luck! The
following nearly two dozen titles all address aspects of being an
LIS professional, and should help you expand your thinking when
it comes to what career paths might fit you, how to build an
information career (or careers) that will be rewarding both
financially and personally, and how to move from student to
happily-employed LIS professional.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Published: August 21, 2019 by Greta Snyder
Okay, so the summer was busy. No matter if you were working tons of hours, applying for jobs, taking classes, or attempting to finally do some self-care and binge watch your favorite series, go for a hike, or just relax (what’s that again?) you were trying to stay focused in the world-record heat. With fall about to kick in, don’t stress, just find strategic ways to catch up. That’s why I put together a June and July SJSU iSchool News and Blogs highlight reel. So, get smart, and watch this quick recap video, read the overview below and click on stories that will inspire you to keep pushing forward with your education and career.
Unexpected Benefit of the Interview: Confidence
Published: August 9, 2019 by Greta Snyder
Nothing like working a job that doesn’t utilize your education
and talent to suck the life out of you and drain your confidence.
If you haven’t already moved on, it is time to start breaking up
from this vampire job. This isn’t Twilight, you need to
leave all the drama and frustration behind and find a new job.
You are the star of your own career; when you start going for new
opportunities it will re-energize your passion, clarify your
goals, and give you that burst of confidence you need to succeed.
Go to that interview and get your groove back!
Did You Read the 2019 SJSU ‘MLIS Skills at Work’ Report?
Published: July 17, 2019 by Greta Snyder
Don’t worry; I did! It probably got lost in the mix of heat,
fireworks, and endless emails that queued up when you finally
tried to take that well-earned one day off ever, and
that is why this blog is here to make sure you don’t miss
out.
Summer Reading List: Can’t Miss Essentials and Innovator Guidebooks
Published: June 12, 2019 by Greta Snyder
You started the SJSU iSchool
MLIS program because of your insatiable curiosity and desire
to grow your career; so, let’s keep up the momentum! Summer is a
great time to hit reset, recommit to your values and take some
time out for self-care and refreshing your thirst for knowledge
by reading some game-changing books. This week’s post will give
you a great reading list of interesting and essential nonfiction
books for LIS professionals to explore.
Immerse Yourself in New Ways to Learn
Published: May 31, 2019 by Greta Snyder
This summer, take the plunge into new approaches to learning!
There is no reason to limit where and how you learn, so take a
break from Canvas and explore. And what better way than to close
your eyes, recline by the pool, and pop in your headphones with
some brilliant LIS advice for company? Luxuriate poolside, hike a
new trail, go for a road trip, or enjoy an extra popsicle while
you keep building your career and expanding your perspectives
with podcasts: summer’s most portable learning tool.
One Thing You Can Do Right Now to Build Your Career
Published: April 23, 2019 by Greta Snyder
At this point in the semester, it can be challenging to not feel a little burned out and unsure of the best way to forge ahead. First, we are almost there; I can’t believe it is only a month away until end of Spring semester! Next, ask yourself “what can I do right now to build my career?” This focus is a great way to re-set your perception of progress and growth and re-center your approach to intentional development. Your vision can be telescopic in terms of envisioning your future pathways, but it also needs to be microscopic, otherwise you might miss out on the chances right in front of you, right now.
Searching for Twitter Advice and Interview Tips? You’ve Come to the Right Place…
Published: April 9, 2019 by Greta Snyder
Social media is an important tool for fast-forwarding professional development and engagement and a very useful resource for job and opportunity hunting, so I want to start exploring specific social media tools in the upcoming weeks. This week we will start with Twitter.