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CareerFest 2009 - Upcoming EventsCareerFest is an annual, student-organized series of professional development panels and workshops brought to you by a committee representing several IS student groups. Do you want to get the latest news about Career Fest? Have comments about the panels or resume or job searching advise you want to share? Check out the new Career Fest Blog Special Libraries PanelTuesday, February 3, 12:30-1:30pm Munch on your lunch while practicing information professionals describe what it's like to work in different library environments! Featuring Information Professionals from various Special Libraries including:
Youth Services Librarian PanelWednesday, February 18, 2009,
12:30-1:30pm Refreshments will be served. Discover what its like working with Children and Teens! Featured Librarians:
For more information, please contact YACS at yacs.ucla@gmail.com or Lessa at lessalozada@gmail.com Conducting Job SearchesTuesday, February 24, 2009,
12:30-1:30pm Refreshments will be served. Conducting Long Distance Job Searches! Featured Panelists:
Archives and Special Collections PanelTuesday, March 3, 2009,
12:30-1:30pm Refreshments will be served. Listen and ask questions of archival professionals in corporate, museum and government settings! Featured Librarians:
For more information, please see the SAA website and the AMIA website. Interviewing TechniquesMore details to follow Salary NegotiationTBA How to Write Cover Letters and ResumesTBA Resume WorkshopWednesday, April 15, 10 am 4 pm At this workshop, library and information professionals from various fields will be on hand to critique your resume in one-on-one sessions. Bring several copies! This is a great opportunity to get feedback on your resume before the upcoming internship fairs. No advance sign-ups are necessary for this drop-in event. Each reviewer will have a designated two-hour shift between 10 am 4 pm. Schedule of reviewers will be announced soon. Light refreshments will be served. This event is funded by the UCLA Graduate Students Association and sponsored by ALA and ARTiFACTS. CareerFest 2009 is sponsored by:ALA CareerFest 2008 - Past EventsTHE FIRST JOB - AND BEYONDMonday, February 25, 2008 12:30 - 1:30 PM Upstairs Salon Come hear UCLA IS Department alumni share their job search experiences, what they have learned in their first post-MLIS jobs, and how the first professional positions relates to a longer career. Tasty snacks will be provided to supplement your lunch. See you there! LONG-DISTANCE JOB SEARCHESMonday March 3, 2008 12:30pm - 1:30pm Upstairs Salon LIS professionals will share their experiences conducting long-distance job searches. They'll be talking about the process of conducting a long-distance search as well as sharing tips about what to think about when moving to a new city. Light snacks will be provided. SALARY NEGOTIATIONMonday April 14, 2008 12:30pm - 1:30pm Upstairs Salon Back by popular demand, our very own Keri Botello will discuss the ins and outs of salary negotiation for LIS professionals. Light snacks will be provided. RESUME WORKSHOPFriday, April 18 10am - 4pm Upstairs Salon At this extremely popular workshop, LIS professionals from various fields will be on hand to critique your resume. Bring several copies! Refreshments will be provided. DE-MYSTIFYING THE JOB INTERVIEW FOR LIS PROFESSIONALSTuesday, April 22, 2008 12:30pm - 1:30pm Upstairs Salon What attire is appropriate for a job interview at a public library? What questions are typically asked on a phone interview? How do I prepare for a job presentation at an academic library? Professionals from various LIS fields will answer your job interview-related questions and share their insights. Come with questions! Light snacks will be provided. Panelists:
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