Author: Katy Davis

04 Jun Featured article: Women and salary negotiations

I think women generally are more concerned about relationships, we tend to be more hesitant to say no, and we want to keep everyone happy. But being able to say no is critical when negotiating compensation. If you find yourself on the spot during an…

21 May Featured article: A VERY thoughtful exercise

How many times do you describe something as being "very . . . ". Very is considered one of the most overused words in the English lexicon. Here's a little primer to help you get over your own addiction to the word. Using big words…

14 May Featured article: The value proposition

The results of Deloitte's recent global outsourcing survey are rather telling. As a trend, it is picking up steam. The motivating factor, however, is not cost. The emphasis is on value. At LibSource, value is not just a factor, it is our priority and our…

07 May Featured article: 5 common job seeker pitfalls

It is always good to remind yourself that some of the most basic things during a job search, are the most "old fashioned". As a recruiter, I rarely receive thank you notes, even though I have conducted thousands of interviews for all types of positions.…

30 Apr Featured article: Trickle down theory?

Lateral moves, hiring spurts, and surging salaries. With everything we have been reading in the press as of late, one might be led to believe that the fortunes of the big law firms have been on the upswing. Is the news telling us the whole…

23 Apr Featured article: How to land an impact job you’ll love

As recruiters, we tend to focus on helping people find work. However, it is most important to not only find a "job", but a career that you love and has meaning. This is probably the most difficult thing in a job search. Due to most…

16 Apr Featured article: Empathy is the trend in leadership

For me empathy allows me to create bonds of trust, it gives me insights into what others may be feeling or thinking; it helps me understand how or why others are reacting to certain situations. Companies are responding by including empathy training for managers, teaching…

09 Apr Featured article: 5 questions to ask your potential employer

One question I am frequently asked for advice on is what questions should a candidate ask in an interview. This is a really good question, but the reality is that there is no one correct answer. In general, the "questions" part of the interview is…

02 Apr Featured article: Seeing is believing!

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well this graphical overview of what librarians and libraries do in the age of digital is worth at least a thousand discussions. View the post.

26 Mar Featured article: Explaining why you are a librarian

A little something to stir the pot... Undoubtedly, most of us in this librarian and information professions love what we do. But how do we explain it to others - especially those who are considering a career in what some misguided commentators have been led…