19 May Featured article: Questions to ask in interviews
Most applicants know they should ask questions at the end of every interview. Rather than asking the same, basic questions as every other applicant, you can strategically frame questions to both gain information about the company and reveal your strengths. Through strategic questions, you will…12 May Featured article: Librarian salary ranges in 2019
Compensation for LIS jobs remains a popular topic within the profession, especially at this time of the year, as new MLIS graduates are preparing to enter the job market. When considering a job's fit, it's important to remember all the considerations that matter to you:…05 May Featured article: Developing strong people skills
Today, strong people skills are preferred or even required in many fields of expertise, making these skills useful whether you are a recent LIS graduate or a current librarian. With so many ways to define and score on "strong people skills", you may have trouble…28 Apr Featured article: How to research companies
As job hunting season begins, many candidates wonder how they can distinguish themselves from the other hundreds of candidates aiming for the same position. One of the best ways to become a stand-out candidate is by thoroughly researching your employer prior to applying and interviewing.…
24 Apr How to research companies for interviews
Want to make it to the interview process and position yourself as a stand-out candidate? Make sure you thoroughly research the potential employer. Thanks to the internet, finding the information you need is quick and easy. This is one reason that no candidate should show…21 Apr Featured article: Highlighting your transferable skills
As the role of librarians evolves, the ability to pitch your transferable skills becomes increasingly important in the job search. Transferable skills are qualities that can be applied from one position to another. The ability to apply and explain your transferable skills is useful in…14 Apr Featured article: Surviving in law librarianship
Law librarianship is a desired career by many LIS professionals, but some fail to realize how dynamic the profession is, with continuously evolving roles and responsibilities. As opportunities and needs of the industry change, law librarians need to adapt quickly to continue adding value in different ways. In…07 Apr Featured article: Negotiating as information professionals
As more information centers use third-party vendors such as LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters (Westlaw) and 3M Library Systems, there is a growing need for negotiation in the workplace. Since this is not an area of expertise, some library professionals may be intimidated by the idea of negotiating…31 Mar Featured article: Format your resume for job success
Before anything else, your resume is your first impression on recruiters and potential employers. Thus, poor formatting, resume clutter and simple grammatical mistakes can leave a negative first impression, lower your chances of obtaining an interview. In the job application process, you can maximize your resume's potential by…