Author: Katy Davis

01 Apr Featured article: Overcome fear and achieve your goals

Sometimes, the only thing standing between yourself and success is you. This article from Forbes is here to help you overcome your fears, take that step out of your comfort zone, and move forward in your career. View the post.

25 Mar Featured article: Pick these people for job references

Most of us stress interviews, and once they’re over we tend to think that we completed the final hurdle. Now if your interview went well, you deserve some time to revel in that good feeling – but remember that the interview isn’t the last step.…

18 Mar Featured article: Career change management for librarians

Careers in the library and information science field have widely diversified over the past few years. An MLIS offers more career options than ever, sparking curiosity in many people in the industry. If you are one of these people considering a change, LAC Group's Nathan…

11 Mar Featured article: 5 ways to explain resume gaps

As a recruiter, I can tell you that a resume gap is a red flag. However, it’s never the reason I decide to pass on a candidate. Recruiters understand that life happens.  If you’re worried about the inevitable question about why you took time off,…

04 Mar Featured article: How to talk about being fired

As Emily Moore cites in this article, the majority of the workforce is likely to be laid off or fired at least once over the course of their careers. The question is, how do you address this in your next interview and how do you…

25 Feb Featured article: 10 signs of a good workplace

When considering new opportunities, it’s important to note that a job is more than just a 9-5. Your co-workers are the people you spend the most time with and your work environment significantly influences your overall quality of life. This post by Caroline Banton provides…

18 Feb Featured article: Keep track of your resume after submission

Since the job hunt has largely become an online process, candidates tend to worry that their resumes disappear into a virtual black hole, never actually making it to a hiring manager. The common responses to this concern often include incessant phone calls to the hiring…

11 Feb Featured article: Advice from 10 early career librarians

The best people to get librarianship advice from is those working in the field. This blogpost by Charlotte Walton shares guidance from 10 dynamic, early career librarians. View the post.

04 Feb Featured article: 9 ways your job search is outdated

As technology and social media progress, so should your job search strategy. Laura Smith-Proulx identifies dated job hunting techniques and presents fresh ideas in this article, “9 Ways You’re Still Job Searching Like it’s 1999.” View the post. 

28 Jan Featured article: Don’t be a job stalker

Networking is an important skill, especially in niche fields such as libraries and information. However, many people often do not understand what networking really is and their attempts end up hurting their careers. This article by Gary Burnison explains what networking really is, how to…