Career Blog: Social Media and Careers

Overview December 21, 2018

Career Blog: Social Media and Careers

Career Blog July 31, 2018

10 Tips for Finding an LIS Job on LinkedIn

Published: July 31, 2018 by Evelyn Hudson

LinkedIn is a fantastic tool for job searching and networking. With a little work, it could become the key to your dream job. Here are a few tips to maximize your job search on LinkedIn.

Career Blog July 17, 2018

Volunteering: A Great Way to Boost Your Resume

Published: July 17, 2018 by Evelyn Hudson

If your resume is looking a bit sparse but you don’t have the time to dedicate to a formal internship, consider volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community while adding some important lines to your resume. You can also add volunteer experiences to your LinkedIn profile. Even if your volunteer experience is outside of the LIS field, it is still great to use in an interview.

Career Blog July 9, 2018

10 Ways to Boost Your LinkedIn Profile

Published: July 9, 2018 by Evelyn Hudson

If you’re like most job-seekers, you have a LinkedIn profile. Maybe it’s pretty generic. Employers do use LinkedIn to learn more about job candidates, so it is important that your profile is looking great. Here are 10 quick ways to make your LinkedIn profile stand out.

Career Blog April 13, 2018

Networking on Twitter: Building a Professional Presence in 140 Characters

Published: April 13, 2018 by Evelyn Hudson

If you have a Twitter account, you probably use it like most people: live-tweeting the season premiere of your favorite TV show or sharing your opinion about the new restaurant in town. While this is a diverting activity, Twitter can also be really useful for networking and professional development—when used properly.

Career Blog August 18, 2017

This is as Important as Your GPA

Published: August 18, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding

Career Blog May 30, 2017

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.

Career Blog April 4, 2017 Networking

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).