Author: Katy Davis

21 Jan Featured article: Revealing too much in interviews

Interviews are nerve-wracking for most of us, and sometimes nerves lead us to saying the wrongs things. Not every accidental over-share will cost you the job, but it's important to keep your responses professional. This post by Anita Bruzzese for her blog, On the Job,…

14 Jan Featured article: A guide to start your job search

Sometimes the hardest part of the job search is getting it started. Alyse Kalish of The Muse understands that occasionally, the obstacle standing between you and your new career is motivation. To help you kick off your job hunt, Kalish put together this nifty guide…

07 Jan Featured article: Landing a job in the new year

Happy new year, job seekers! With the new year comes new challenges and new opportunities. This article by Glassdoor offers some useful advice to turn 2018 into your year of career success. View the post.

31 Dec Featured article: Be honest about your weaknesses

“What are your weaknesses?” Many job seekers think that this is an easy question; just turn your weakness into a strength. “I work too hard” or “I care too much” are some of the classic responses. The thing is, recruiters see right through that evasive…

17 Dec Featured article: 12 LinkedIn headlines for LIS students

One of the main resources that I use as a LibGig recruiter is LinkedIn. As I scroll through the results of my candidate search, the first thing I look at is each person’s headline. Your headline should tell recruiters your area of specialty while also…

10 Dec Featured article: Career guides for library and information professionals

This time of the year, people start thinking of change, including work. LibGig has 3 great career guides that are free and perfect for students or working professionals. For those interested in archiving/curation careers, landing your first job, and/or competitive intelligence careers, check out these…

03 Dec Featured article: Write the perfect thank you note

Getting the interview is a huge step in the job hunting process, but it’s not the last step before scoring the offer. Sending the interviewer(s) a thank you note is professional, classy, and a great way to remind them that you’re the best person for…

19 Nov Featured article: 10 tips for nervous people at job interviews

It’s normal to get nervous about a job interview. The pressure to dress the part, come up with the right answers, and make a genuine good impression tends to manifest itself in our speech and body language. The key is to not let your nerves…

12 Nov Featured article: 8 tips to enhance your business writing skills

We all know that first impressions matter. In your job search, the first impression you make on a potential employer will  most likely be in written form. No matter the job you are applying for, writing is an essential skill that demonstrates professionalism, creativity, and…

05 Nov Featured article: 10 questions to ask your interviewer

We all know that job interviews can be nerve-racking. One thing that I have always found particularly stressful is the inevitable moment when the interviewer finishes and asks, “Do you have any questions?” If you can relate, remember that an interview is a two-way conversation…