There is a really interesting article on LinkedIn by Founder & CEO of Work It DAILY, J.T. O’Donnell, which starts like this….
If you’re job seeking right now and thinking, I want multiple offers so I can pick the best one, listen up. You’re not alone. Job seekers interview at multiple places, then finally receive an offer from one company. But the job they really want hasn’t come through yet. So, they think, I’ll just tell this company that … Read the rest
Join your peers and colleagues at the 2025 ALA LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, January 24-27, 2025, in beautiful Phoenix, AZ!
Participate in collaborative and top-quality education where you will discuss the topics that are important to library professionals in peer-to-peer conversations, be inspired by author speakers and thought-leaders in the LLX Studio, expand your network with exceptional networking opportunities, and attend award celebrations to celebrate your fellow librarians, favorite books, and authors.
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Leadership development helps employees develop skills such as emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, conflict resolution, and change management. It also helps employees navigate challenges, drive innovation, and cultivate employee engagement.
It draws out characteristics that are not easily quantified or measured but can add immense value to any team, library, organization or community.
Leadership development can occur in a variety of ways. Many leadership development programs include a mix of classroom training and workshops, experiential learning, coaching, and mentoring, with … Read the rest
Usually, the fastest way to get a significant pay increase is to leave your current employer for a new position elsewhere. Data from ADP Pay Insights supports this idea. They indicate job changers saw average year-over-year pay gains of 6.6% in September 2024, compared with 4.7% for job-stayers.
With the cost of everything increasing, you may be tempted to start looking for a new position with a new employer just to keep ahead of inflation. But what if you … Read the rest
Getting a job offer can be exciting ─particularly if it’s for what you consider your dream job. It can also cause you to feel anxious. You may have to consider moving to another state, perhaps uprooting your family, or any number of other things could change if you accept a job offer. Imagine what it might feel like to tell your family and friends that you’ve gotten the job you were hoping for, to start planning a cross-country move for … Read the rest
What images comes to mind when you hear the word ‘networking’? For many, it stirs up images of awkward small talk in conference meeting rooms as you tell people how to find you on LinkedIn. It can certainly be uncomfortable ─ especially if you are a more introverted individual. In a recent discussion on interviewing, the speaker suggests that we focus on creating meaningful connections rather than engaging in transactional exchanges. She discusses ways we can shift our mindsets and … Read the rest
The ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host a webinar entitled ‘10 Critical Strategies You Need in Your Job Search Today’ on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (Central). Register now for this complimentary webinar.
So… you’re ready to make a career change – maybe take on a different role in your organization, seek a promotion, find work in a different setting – or even change your career path altogether. Great! But before you launch into job … Read the rest
A new job can be both exciting and stressful. Changing your daily routine, meeting new people, and learning to work in an unfamiliar environment can all add to the stress of starting a new position. In addition, you may experience a level of anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or feel the weight of imposter syndrome ─all normal emotions when you are in a new role at work. But what happens when you’re told that something significant is changing shortly after you begin … Read the rest
Autumn will soon arrive. The beginning of fall usually indicates the start of classes across the nation. As library workers, you are often engaged in teaching new concepts. The information your students/patrons glen from your instruction can help with a lifetime of research and academic success. As you work with students, faculty and other library patrons, you should also consider your own professional development. The world is constantly changing. Technologies and best practices are evolving and progressing, making continual learning … Read the rest
Have you ever been genuinely excited about the possibility of getting a job? You polish off your resume. Apply online. Do your research, so you’re prepared if you’re granted an interview. You feel good about your chances after an incredible interview. Only to find out that you didn’t get the job. You’re disappointed. You wanted the job. Now what? Can you ask the hiring manager to reconsider? Would it do any good? The advice-giver in this article says, “Unfortunately, … Read the rest
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