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.
What I Learned at SLA 2017
Published: June 23, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
A conference newbie reflects on her first professional conference experience and shares her five takeaways from attending the Special Libraries Association 2017 Conference.
How to Use Conference #Hashtags
Published: June 16, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Use Twitter to enhance your conference experience, whether you’re attending or not!
It’s (un)officially summer, which means conference season is warming up (or fiery hot). These days, in addition to weird acronyms and too many reusable bags, conferences also come with their very own Twitter hashtags. Some of you may be rolling your eyes at this point, but they actually can be useful. #trust
Use Library 2.0 to Help You Shine
Published: June 13, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Four concrete ways Library 2.0 can benefit you and your career
Dr. Franks and MARA Career Paths
Published: June 6, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
“We have seen a rise in the number of positions available using the term ‘Information Governance’ in the title,” says Dr. Franks.
Behind the Research with Laurel Brenner
Published: June 2, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
By now you may have read on these virtual pages that the iSchool’s 2017 Emerging Trends Report has been released. It’s full of interesting information, so I wanted to connect with the author. Laurel Brenner, a fellow iSchool student, collected and analyzed data during the spring semester. I posed a few questions, and I’m sharing her answers below. I hope you find them as insightful as I do!
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.
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!
Students, Succeed at SLA 2017
Published: April 12, 2017 by Kate M. Spaulding
Brandy King, the SLA 2017 chair, answers why students should attend the Special Libraries Association conference and how to get the most out of the experience.
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).