Career Blog: Job Search
Library Journal Placements and Salaries Results Are In!
Published: November 10, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
“Recent graduates are experiencing faster placements and earning more money than last year’s” is the big take away from Library Journal’s Placements and Salaries: 2017.
LIS Jobs in Pharma and Beyond
Published: November 7, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Are you interested in a career outside of academic or public libraries? Are you curious about LIS jobs in the pharmaceutical industry or another STEM area? Do you want to know what job titles to search for beyond “librarian”? Then I wholeheartedly recommend you watch a recent Career Development webcast: Information Management Roles in Pharmaceutical Companies.
6 Alumni-Approved Job Search Resources
Published: September 19, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
The iSchool recently surveyed 2016 MLIS graduates, and participants shared “3 resources that have been helpful in your job search.”
4 Benefits of Your Alumni Network
Published: September 15, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
One of the nice things about the iSchool’s online community is that there are a lot of ways to connect. Besides class discussion posts and group projects, we have
Handshake: SJSU’s New Jobs Database
Published: September 12, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
If you are not brand new to the iSchool, you may remember SpartaJobs, SJSU’s job database. SpartaJobs is dead; long live Handshake! Handshake is the name of the new database, and it couldn’t be easier to start using. Current students automatically have access, and recent alumni retain access for one year post-graduation.
Your LIS Career Starts Here
Published: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Whether you are a new iSchool student or tackling your eportfolio, Jill Klees wants you to know what tools are available to you as you navigate the LIS world. On Wednesday, September 6, she’s holding a Collaborate session to help you jumpstart your career: Your LIS Career Starts Here.
Tips for Using Facebook in Your Job Search
Published: July 21, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
You may or may not have considered using Facebook in your job search. But now that Facebook officially has a job search feature, it’s worth a second look as yet another way to land your next job.
Insight Abounds in the 2017 Emerging Trends Report
Published: May 30, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
This year’s snapshot report of LIS jobs has a wealth of information and career tips; it’s very much worth your while to look through the slides.
Emerging Trends Report Coming Soon!
Published: May 23, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Are you searching for a job or trying to work keywords into your resume and LinkedIn profile? Are you wondering where the job market and your education intersect? To help students and professionals navigate the ever-changing LIS landscape, the iSchool publishes an Emerging Career Trends report each year. During the spring semester, one iSchool student tackles this as an INFO 298 project and the new report is published soon after.
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).
Your LIS Career Starts Here
Published: February 7, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Whether you are a new iSchool student or tackling your eportfolio, Jill Klees wants you to know what tools are available to you as you navigate the LIS world. On Wednesday, February 8, she’s holding a Collaborate session to help you jumpstart your career: Your LIS Career Starts Here.
Find Your Path: How to Figure Out Your LIS Career Direction
Published: January 17, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Grad school is the perfect time for exploration, and if you’re going to change direction, now is the time to do it.
You Need a Personal Website
Published: December 21, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
I think it’s vital to have a personal website, no matter your career goals. Here’s why.
Graduating in May? 11 Things to do NOW
Published: December 14, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
A career to-do list for your winter break. Check these tasks off to set yourself up for success!
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