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.
Scott Brown Tells Us to Lean On Our Skills
Published: November 11, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Scott Brown thinks people will continue to need information and will continue to need guidance around finding and using the best and most relevant, reliable information available. Here’s how to prepare.
Interview Like a Superstar
Published: November 4, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
First (and lasting) impressions are made in the first 90 seconds of your interview. Prepare, practice, and be confident.
Making the Best of a Bad Job
Published: November 1, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
What to do if what you thought was a good choice turns out not to be so great?
3 Lessons from Recent MLIS Grads
Published: October 28, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Library Journal’s annual “Placements & Salaries” survey is out. Here are 3 takeaways to consider.
Christy Confetti Higgins & Crucial LIS Skills to Learn Now
Published: October 26, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
iSchool alumna Christy Confetti Higgins’ advice to students: “Be open, take risks, be agile, and have fun.”
3 Easy Steps to Keep Networking Connections Alive
Published: October 16, 2016 by Jill Klees
You spend a lot of time learning how to network, practicing your networking skills, and following-up with your new networking connections but how can you keep these connections alive over time? Great question! I get asked this question often and it is not as hard or as time consuming as you might think.
Dr. Sue Alman & Taking Charge of Your Career
Published: October 14, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Some words of wisdom from Dr. Sue Alman on careers for information professionals.
Today I am pleased to present some words of wisdom from Dr. Sue Alman. As you will read, her career has covered a lot of ground! She is currently a full-time faculty member here at the iSchool, where she teaches four courses. If you’re anything like me, you are probably most familiar with her name from seeing it on iSchool emails; she’s the contact for those students needing real-time captioning or other accommodations at events like Career Webcasts.
Public Librarianship Podcasts to Feed Your Brain
Published: October 11, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Podcasts can be wonderful companions while taking a walk, doing chores, or commuting to work. Here are four favorites.
Not Your Parents’ Public Libraries
Published: October 7, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Check out these awesome and innovative programs happening at today’s public libraries.
Four Ways to Boost Your Career at Library 2.0
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hed: October 3, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Four ways you can help your career via Library 2.0, a free, virtual annual conference happening October 6.
Have you registered for the Library 2.0 conference that’s happening this week? Perhaps I should back up a bit – do you know about the free, virtual, Library 2.0 conference happening on October 6? If not, you should definitely check it out, as it’s a pretty amazing collection of events that the iSchool puts together for the LIS community each year.
Networking Is So Much Better – and Easier – Than It Sounds!
Published: September 30, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
For many of us, networking sounds terrible, not fun, icky, boring, an activity for “old people” (where “old” = whatever you think!), overrated, old-school, intimidating, awkward, anxiety-inducing, formal, and other less-than-optimal adjectives. But it doesn’t have to (and really, shouldn’t) be terrible, and it can be super-helpful for your career.
Librarians to The Rescue
Published: September 27, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
The skills you learn as a student can take you in any direction you’re interested in – including digital marketing!
Introducing: American Library Association’s Student Chapter (ALASC)
Published: September 30, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Today I’d like to introduce you to SJSU’s student chapter of the American Library Association (ALA). If you’re a student interested in libraries, your fellow classmates want to connect!
Introducing: ASIS&T Student Chapter
Published: September 6, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
If you’re a student with varied interests within the world of library and information science, your fellow classmates want to connect!
Cast Your Net Far and Wide
Published: August 23, 2016 by Jill Klees
As a new student, it is wise to be thinking ahead and starting to take steps that can help you with your future job search.
How To Make the Most of Your First LIS Job
Published: July 5, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Thinking about where your LIS career may take you? Keep in mind that your first LIS job isn’t so much about what the job is, as it is what you do with it. First step: Create a job agenda.
Today I am happy to present a guest post from Kim Dority with smart (and welcome!) ideas and guidance for how to best approach your first job in the library and information science (LIS) field. I love that just reading this knocked my anxiety level down a notch or two. I hope it helps you, too! -Kate
Why Your Current Networking Strategy Might Not Be Working
Published: May 23, 2016 by Jill Klees
Successful networking isn’t really successful unless you do one last thing and that is take action.
Alumni Career Spotlights – Real Life Inspiration!
Published: May 6, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Alumni Career Spotlights shine a light on the vast career opportunities available in the information professions.
It’s Perfect! But I’m Not Ready
Published: April 20, 2016 by Jill Klees
You just found your dream job, but you’re still working on your MLIS. Don’t let this opportunity slip away. This is the perfect time to use being a student to your advantage.
How to Land a Library Job – Part 2
Published: April 1, 2016 by Kate M. Spaulding
Part 2 of this two-part series reveals what two library hiring managers say they look for in applicants and provides interview preparation tips.