Author: Katy Davis

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20 Jan

You want to be a legal librarian, you’ve polished your resume, your best suit is pressed and you hold an MLS/MLIS degree. You’re thrilled to get your first interview at a law firm, until reality strikes and you’re hit with panic and self-doubt. What if…

13 Jan

The job search is a long and time-consuming process. But as Kayla Heisler points out in this article, they key is to work smarter, not harder. For tips to make your job hunt more efficient and productive, check out her article for Fairy God Boss, "7…

05 Jan

January is a great time to explore new career opportunities. Most people are fueled by the potential of what the new year can bring and are eager to connect with recruiters and hiring managers. This means that competition is high. Your resume is the first…

29 Dec

Rejection is a part of life, especially when it comes to careers. You can have a great interview and still receive a disappointing email informing you that another candidate was chosen. It's discouraging, but it doesn't have to signify the end of the line. In…

23 Dec

The LibGig recruiting team and everyone at LAC Group was excited about the turnout for our November 13 webinar on the realities of working remotely, focused on library and other knowledge and information management jobs. Over 100 people participated live and an additional 300 people…

16 Dec

The best thing you can do to ensure an interview will go well is prep for it. Most job seekers know this and go into the interview prepared with answers demonstrating their strengths and past achievements. When the meeting comes to a close, the interviewer…

02 Dec

There are standard dos and don'ts for finding a job that every job seeker should know. However, everyone's personal job search is unique to them and their situation. In this article for American Libraries Magazine, Greg Landgraf collected information and advice aimed at guiding librarians…

18 Nov

Getting fired can seem like the end of the world, but the truth is it happens to most people at least once over the course of their career. A recent termination can be a red flag to employers, but the way you explain it matters…

11 Nov

The remote workforce has grown substantially in recent years, including many LIS professionals going virtual. Remote opportunities always draw the largest number of applicants, however, candidates tend to miss the mark on what it really takes to be a successful remote worker. For an honest…