Career Development and Job Searching
Past Articles
- The right culinary school can start you on the path to becoming a chef
- Public service may be the right career for you
- In an increasingly global society, your library can help you communicate.
- Wondering how the new 2009 tax law changes are going to benefit you? Help in solving these mysteries is available right in your neighborhood — @ your library.
- Even in tough economic times, the library can help you find a job—by being your own boss.
- Although their businesses are very different, these three entrepreneurs all got started at the same place: the library.
- Tips that bear repeating for those new or returning to the interviewing—or dating—scene.
- In many industries, having an online portfolio is vital to getting noticed and building your business
- The New Year is about to start — just the time to rekindle your job hunt. Are your job searching techniques up to snuff?
- Despite a tough economy, these industries are growing and hiring. Might one be a good fit for you?
- Learn from three job seekers who were able to land a job amid the highest unemployment rate in years
- Here are five easy steps for you to transition from your current industry
- Twitter is emerging as the latest online tool for job searching. Learn how to gain an edge using the popular micro-blogging service.
- Ready to relocate, but unsure where to go? Here are the top three cities for job growth in 2009
- The world of employment is more global than ever, and knowing a second language can often boost your chances of finding a job
- Job seeking doesn’t mean a halt to your professional growth; it may be the best time to develop skills of leadership, software, language or networking
- You’ve got the job and love the opportunity—but you don’t love the salary offer. What’s the best way to negotiate a better salary in this economy?
- A high-quality resume is crucial to landing that first interview. Luckily, libraries are full of resources with tips on writing a resume that shines.
- Stand out as a job applicant by going the extra step.
- By identifying your strengths and marketing them both online and offline, job seekers can create a brand identity that will carry them into the next successful stage of their careers
- Are you ready to embark on the "real world" now that you’ve graduated? Here are 10 tips that every job-seeker should know.
- 5 Networking Opportunities to Help You Find the Job You Want
- Looking to make an impression on a potential employer? Follow these interview tips for a memorable meeting
Booklist Review of the Day
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...de Quidt, Jeremy (author).
Aug. 2010. 368p. Random/David Fickling, hardcover, $16.99 (9780385751803); library edition, $19.99 (9780385751810). Grades 5-8.
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