{"id":62090,"date":"2014-02-20T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=62090"},"modified":"2014-02-18T18:34:39","modified_gmt":"2014-02-18T23:34:39","slug":"starting-your-job-search-early-tips-for-library-school-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=62090","title":{"rendered":"Starting Your Job Search Early \u2013 Tips for Library School Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Emma Pinault, Head Editor,\u00a0INALJ Delaware<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Starting Your Job Search Early \u2013 Tips for Library School Students<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Emma<\/a>As a library student, you’ve already got a lot on your mind, keeping up with your classes, and it can be easy \u2013 particularly around final exam week \u2013 to lose sight of larger end goals as you work to finish the next assignment and meet the most immediate deadline. You\u2019re probably (hopefully) thinking about your future career when you pick your courses each semester, but once you\u2019re halfway through a class it gets harder to think about anything but how much time it\u2019s going to take to finish that paper that\u2019s due in two days and whether you\u2019re going to find any time to sleep. However, while it can seem tempting to put off the hard work of job searching until at least most of your other hard work of earning your degree is done, it\u2019s important to think strategically and lay the groundwork for a successful job hunt early. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind:<\/p>\n

1) Get to know your advisor<\/strong>. If you’ve met with your advisor to discuss which courses to take each semester, you’ve hopefully brought up your career aspirations and asked about what courses you can take to bring you closer to your goals. But don\u2019t be afraid to send an email or set up a meeting to talk about career options even if it\u2019s not time to register for classes.<\/p>\n

2) Find a sympathetic professor and start a discussion<\/strong>. Maybe your academic advisor is too busy, or maybe their area of expertise is outside where you\u2019re most interested in working. Look for another instructor who might be willing to have a conversation and offer advice \u2013 someone whose classes you’ve found particularly interesting and relevant, or someone with whom you’ve developed a rapport. Remember, some of your professors may be good future references!<\/p>\n

3) Get to know the university librarians<\/strong>. These people are your future colleagues, and can be a wonderful source of advice. If you have any interest in working in an academic library setting, these people should be your best friends! If you\u2019re taking classes online, reach out by email and see if anyone at your school\u2019s library is willing to have a conversation.<\/p>\n

4) Find out what career guidance your school offers<\/strong>. Many universities have a dedicated career resources office, tasked with assisting students (and sometimes alumni) with finding jobs. Reach out to these people early \u2013 make sure they know your name and what you\u2019re interested in, and make sure you know what services they offer. It always helps to have another set of eyes to look over your resume. You might also be able to get advice and tips for interviewing, or even a mock interview for practice. Also, some schools offer career services for alumni \u2013 it\u2019s a good idea to find out early whether you can still get help for your job hunt after you graduate, and for how long.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s two AM and you have two projects to finish in the next day and a half, it can be hard to think ahead far enough to plan a job search. And you don\u2019t want to fall behind on your coursework. But once those two projects are done, make a plan. Get some sleep, make yourself some coffee or tea or other hot beverage of choice, and figure out how to work career planning into your school schedule. Once you\u2019re getting ready to graduate, you\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Emma Pinault, Head Editor,\u00a0INALJ Delaware Starting Your Job Search Early \u2013 Tips for Library School Students As a library student, you’ve already got a lot on your mind, keeping up with your classes, and it can be easy \u2013 particularly around final exam week \u2013 to lose sight of larger end goals as you…<\/p>\n

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