SI Career Development Blog 2009-11-06T19:34:54Z University of Michigan School of Information Career Development Office Blog tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2009, kkowatch Do you know what SI students were up to this summer? 2009-11-06T19:34:54Z 2009-11-06T19:33:55Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.53765 2009-11-06T19:33:55Z Do you know what SI students were up to this summer? Many of them were working hard in their PEP internships doing some pretty amazing things for some great organizations in the U.S. and abroad! Did you know that these... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Internship Search Do you know what SI students were up to this summer? Many of them were working hard in their PEP internships doing some pretty amazing things for some great organizations in the U.S. and abroad!

Did you know that these students have been conducting some pretty great presentations on their internship experiences at SI@Work over the past 2 months?

If you were unable to attend the SI@Work presentations and want to learn more, here’s a quick glance at a few of those experiences…

• Designed interface screens for NASA
• Worked on the Image Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Learned how to manage large-scale IT projects for a global management consulting firm in Thailand
• Worked on a digital preservation project for the Smithsonian Institution Archives
• Helped to improve search engine optimization for Oxygen Network.com for NBC
• Helped to improve the user experience at the Abbott Labs corporate library
• Worked for a fortune 500 company and global manufacturer of major home appliances
• Experienced what it’s really like to work in youth and teen services for a public library

Want more? Don’t worry, you can access all of the SI@Work presentations online at http://www.si.umich.edu/careers/internships.htm. Search by Term/Year: Summer 2009.

Each student has created a one-page ePortfolio where they describe where they worked this summer, including goals/objectives and outcomes.

Under their names, you can click on their SI@Work presentation to learn even more about their experiences i.e., tasks/accomplishments, learning outcomes, valuable SI courses, critical skills, trends in the field, company culture, and the impact this experience had on their career goals. Some of these presentations take a minute or so to open, so please be patient.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the SI@Work presentations, please contact the SI Career Development Office at si.careers@umich.edu

]]> Alumni Mentoring Options at UM 2009-11-05T22:00:14Z 2009-11-05T21:57:48Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.53736 2009-11-05T21:57:48Z The School of Information hosts its very own Student-Alumni Network in iTrack. We encourage all alumni to register for this database to be connected with current students. However, if you are seeking a broader range or would like an additional... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu News The School of Information hosts its very own Student-Alumni Network in iTrack. We encourage all alumni to register for this database to be connected with current students.

However, if you are seeking a broader range or would like an additional mentoring opportunity, you can also sign up with the University's Alumni Networks:

Sign up to be a mentor with Alumni NetWorks!

A U-M degree is a common bond and shared experience between you and more than 460,000 alumni, providing networking and career development opportunities.

Through the Alumni NetWorks program, the Alumni Association strives to connect current students and its members with U-M alumni mentors able to provide career coaching on topics ranging from information about their occupation to relocating to a new city. Mentors represent all job stages, from early career to experienced professional.

Being a mentor can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and with Alumni NetWorks you can control your level of involvement in the program. Fill out our secure form online to become a mentor today! Get connected. Give back. Become an Alumni NetWorks mentor.
Questions? Contact us at alumnicareerservices@umich.edu.

The Career Services Department
Alumni Association of the University of Michigan
200 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1007
www.umalumni.com

]]> This Month at The Career Center for Graduate Students 2009-11-02T15:54:24Z 2009-11-02T15:53:59Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.53640 2009-11-02T15:53:59Z This Month at The Career Center for Graduate Students highlights two upcoming workshops, and our two blogs. Our mid-month workshop on career identity beyond the ivory tower focuses on issues of career-and self-identity that many students face as they consider... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu This Month at The Career Center for Graduate Students highlights two upcoming workshops, and our two blogs. Our mid-month workshop on career identity beyond the ivory tower focuses on issues of career-and self-identity that many students face as they consider nonacademic careers. We also offer a workshop on the topic of salary negotiation. Finally, This Month links you to our blogs on academic and non-academic career issues.

Visit This Month at http://careercenter.umich.edu/students/gradservices/thismonth/index.html, and stay connected to The Career Center throughout the month.

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Tom Lehker
Senior Assistant Director,
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
734-764-7460
tlehker@umich.edu

]]> Follow SI Careers and Others on Twitter 2009-10-15T16:21:31Z 2009-10-15T16:14:35Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.53314 2009-10-15T16:14:35Z The SI Career Development Office is on Twitter -- we've got 186 followers and we want more! And, we want to hear from you about what you want to see us Twitter about! Check us out at @si_careers There are... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Resources The SI Career Development Office is on Twitter -- we've got 186 followers and we want more! And, we want to hear from you about what you want to see us Twitter about!

Check us out at @si_careers

There are many, many other career oriented Tweeters out there too that you can follow:
1. @LinkedInExpert: As part of a generation that grew up with technology why not use it to find a job? This feed will give you advice on how to make the most of LinkedIn in your job search.
2. @resumeservice: Through this feed you can get some great advice on creating a resume that’s sure to impress.
3. @AlisonDoyle: This tweeter is a job search and career expert who can help give you some much-needed advice on finding the job you want.
4. @careerchatter: Get some free career coaching and advice from this feed.
5. @sweetcareers: Grace Kutney offers some great advice here for college students who are just entering the job market.
6. @EntryLevelJob: This feed will keep you up-to-date on some of the latest job postings for entry level positions.
7. @rockthejob: Check out this feed to learn how social media will impact your job search and the way you’ll work in the modern world.
8. @GradtoGreat: Learn how to take the skills you learned in college and translate them into the job you want through this feed.
9. @leaddawg: Here, college students and their parents will get tips and advice on education and the post-graduation job search process.
10. @buddingup: This feed is all about helping new grads find entry-level positions in the US and Canada.

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]]> UM Alumni Career Networking Events 2009-10-14T18:47:57Z 2009-10-14T18:46:04Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.53298 2009-10-14T18:46:04Z Evolution of Your Career: Survival of the Fittest November 3, 2009 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90067 Register for this event by clicking here. November 4, 2009 St. Francis Yacht Club On The Marina San Francisco, California 94123... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Events Evolution of Your Career: Survival of the Fittest

November 3, 2009
Hyatt Regency
Century Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Register for this event by clicking here.

November 4, 2009
St. Francis Yacht Club
On The Marina
San Francisco, California 94123
Register for this event by clicking here.

6-6:30 p.m. – One-on-One Resume Review
6:30-7:30 p.m. – Structured Networking
7:30-9 p.m. – Evolution of Your Career: Survival of the Fittest, Kathy Ullrich, ‘86
$20 Alumni Association members
$30 Nonmembers

Event includes:
• Personal resume review
• Connect with an alumni mentor
• Access to Blue Hiring Blue employers
• Exceptional career advice from Kathy Ullrich, ‘86

Are you in top-notch shape to take on your next career challenge? Do you have the strength (and strategy) to stay on top when your company down-sizes? Can your career endure a transition or change?
Whether you are entrenched in your career or seeking a new position, you should think of your career development like an exercise in endurance. It is vital to develop your career strategy, determine your career path, and identify the skills you need to get there.

Gain skills that will allow you to:
• Take control of your career development
• Guide your career success
• Evaluate your career path and take on detours and challenges
• Lead as you advance
• Strategize for success

Kathryn Ullrich is an executive recruiter and career expert. She is founder and President of Kathryn Ullrich Associates, Inc., specializing in the recruitment of vice presidents of marketing, product management, sales and consulting roles for technology and services companies. She also serves as associate director of alumni career services at UCLA Anderson School of Management, providing programs, coaching, and resources for alumni to manage professional success. Kathryn is writing a career development book, “Getting to the Top,” to be released in January 2010. She lives in San Mateo but was born in Ann Arbor and attended her first football game at the age of 5. Go Blue!

Karen Benavidez | Career Services Program Assistant
Alumni Association of the University of Michigan | 200 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor MI 48109-1007
direct 734.764.1717 | toll free 800.847.4764 | karensb@umich.edu | www.umalumni.com

]]> Student Opportunities and Resources from Ann Arbor Spark 2009-10-13T20:19:39Z 2009-10-09T21:03:56Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.53241 2009-10-09T21:03:56Z From Ann Arbor Spark... We continue to get very strong website traffic to our student resources portal, known as College Connections, which includes a list of over 200 companies that regularly hire new college graduates. Please add the information below... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Resources From Ann Arbor Spark...

We continue to get very strong website traffic to our student resources portal, known as College Connections, which includes a list of over 200 companies that regularly hire new college graduates. Please add the information below to your student career development websites. Also, be sure to have your students and graduates watch the many small, emerging tech-based companies in Michigan. The best way to learn more about these companies (and who is hiring) is to check out SPARK's Career Services at http://annarborusatalent.org/, where they can view job postings and subscribe to our weekly Talent Search newsletter which features many cool, growing companies.

Call for College Graduates from Saras America, Inc.
Here is a company that is looking to hire several college graduates over the next year. Saras America, Inc. (Farmington Hills, MI) is an information technology firm that is focused on providing exceptional service using cutting edge technologies to serve their clientele. They are looking to add new members to their team in the following areas:

Account Managers
Business Development Managers
IT Consultants (must have completed a Masters Degree program)
Technical Recruiters

If your students are interested in a career in information technology, please contact them to discuss the opportunities in greater detail. Saras America, Inc., 38345 W 10 Mile Rd. Suite 300, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, (248) 489.8484, E-mail: steveS@sarasamerica.com.

November 6, 2009
The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair, Livonia

The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair is sponsored by Eastern Michigan University and Michigan Association of Colleges and Employers.

News of Note about the Fair:
• Gain valuable networking experience as you learn about companies and their job opportunities
• Some employers perform on-site interviews
• A list of participating employers is available at Employer List for MCJF 2009
• Bring plenty of resumes

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Burton Manor, Livonia, Michigan
Register online at www.mcjf.org; $10.00 registration fee (by midnight October 30)
Michigan Collegiate Job Fair 2009

Career Services for Job Seekers - Career Services at Ann Arbor SPARK
Looking for a job? Check out these categories to find a new and exciting opportunity, and then send a resume and cover letter to the email listed in the summary.

• Michigan Works! Postings
• InternInMichigan Portal
• Senior Management
• Early Start-ups
• Life Science
• Sales, Marketing & Business Development
• Professional & Administrative
• IT & Software Engineering / Development
• Engineering (non-software)
• Contract / Consulting

You can also Create a profile which will allow you to receive our weekly Talent Search newsletter and to submit a resume.

Intern In Michigan - InternInMichigan
New Web Portal for College Students

• Students: Find an internship in your chosen field where you can open the door to
your career. Post your profile today.
• Employers: Find college internship candidates with skills that match your
opportunities.

Internships Help You To:
• Stand out in a competitive job market
• Network and connect with professionals
• Apply classroom learning in the real world
• Explore career options and enhance professional skills
• Build a stronger resume

Hot Shots: Monthly Career Connection Events in Ann Arbor
Sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK
Are you graduating this year and looking to join dynamic, growing companies right here in Michigan? Would you like to attend fun career networking events each month in Ann Arbor?

If the answer is yes, then be sure to check out Hot Shots: Career Connections which is featuring some of the hottest growing companies in Michigan. For details, to view the full list of participating companies and job titles, and to register for these events, go to:
Events, at Ann Arbor SPARK

Cool, Growing Michigan Companies
These companies are adding jobs in Michigan now and / or over the next 5 years. Be sure to consider them during your job search now or after you graduate. Follow this link to see a list of Cool Growing Companies in Michigan.

College Connections
Companies That Hire College Graduates
Are you trying to find a list of growing companies in Michigan that hire college graduates for entry level positions? If yes, please check out this list of almost 200 companies who traditionally look for fresh talent:
Companies That Hire College Graduates in Michigan

Temporary Employment - A Great Place to Start
Temp Hire Agencies in Michigan

We're always looking for new ideas and are very open to your suggestions, as we want to help you to provide great, local career options for your students.

Thanks for all of your assistance.

Best regards,

Amy Cell and Mary Salley
Team Talent
Ann Arbor SPARK
Mary@AnnArborUSA.org

]]> This Month at The Career Center for Graduate Students October 2009 2009-10-02T18:01:28Z 2009-10-02T17:03:06Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.53118 2009-10-02T17:03:06Z October features a large number of events for graduate students, both one-time workshops and day long conferences. The Career Center partners with many other units on campus to bring you events focused on career options both within and outside the... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu October features a large number of events for graduate students, both one-time workshops and day long conferences. The Career Center partners with many other units on campus to bring you events focused on career options both within and outside the academy. You can also check out our blog on nonacademic careers, and join the discussion with your comments.

See the full schedule with details.

This Month - October 2009

PhD Blog on Nonacademic Careers
Preparing Future Faculty Conference: Getting Ready for an Academic Career, October 7
Careers and Internships in U.S. Government Foreign Affairs, October 15
International Opportunities Fair, October 22
The Job Talk: A’cing the One-Question Test, October 26

Also, the Career Center launches it academic job search blog to support you in that process:

http://blog.careercenter.dsa.umich.edu/category/phd-academic/

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Our blog will offer perspective, advice and resources on a variety of job search topics, beginning with our first post on what it means to be job search ready. The blog will also feature periodic posts from the real experts — faculty who bring the search committee perspective.

I hope you'll get involved with the blog in a few ways:

* Take some time to read the posts.
. And if you like what you read, go ahead and subscribe.
* Add your comments, share your advice. Each of you will have your own stories to share as you go through the job search process, stories that can help others as well.
* Let me know what you would like to read about. The blog will be most useful if it meets your needs, so I'd like to hear what's on your minds.

Thanks,

Tom
-------------------------------------------------
Tom Lehker
Senior Assistant Director,
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
734-764-7460
tlehker@umich.edu

]]> Fall 2009 SI@Work Presentation Roster 2009-10-01T14:39:57Z 2009-09-30T16:14:03Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.53066 2009-09-30T16:14:03Z This week, the SI-Career Development Office will kick off the Annual SI@Work Presentations! All students who participated in summer internships and received credit through SI 681 will be presenting on their Internship Experience during the month of October and early... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Events This week, the SI-Career Development Office will kick off the Annual
SI@Work Presentations!

All students who participated in summer internships and received credit through SI 681 will be presenting on their Internship Experience during the month of October and early November.

All are welcome to attend! This is a great way to learn about the wide range of organizations and career options associated with the curriculum of the School of Information. Keep an eye out for more information for the coming weeks!

**Note that presentations will start at noon and 5pm sharp - please do not arrive at Michigan time!**

You can check out more information about individual's internship on the Internship Public Portfolio Listings.

You can WIN if you Attend!
All attendees will get to enter their name in a raffle. The more SI@Work Presentations that you attend, the greater your chances to win gift certificates to local restaurants and venues!

Click to see the full listing of student - internship organization (locations) and specialization below.

]]> Thursday, October 1, 12:00pm- 311 WH
Mark Fleszar; Renaissance Systems & Services (Indianapolis, Indiana) IPOL/CI
Chutimon Sindhuprama - Accenture (Bangkok, Thailand) - ICD/SC
Josh Steverman - UM College of Pharmacy (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IAR
Xiao Wei - Microsoft (Seattle, Washington) HCI
Bobby Glushko - open.Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored

Friday, October 2, 12:00pm - 311 WH
Benjamin Malley - Phonagle LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI/SC
Lauren Wendel - Altarum Institute (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored/Health Informatics
Lucas Jarmin - Regulatory Affairs Associates, Inc (Farmington Hills, Michigan) IAR
Clint Newsom - ShiftSpace (New York, New York) Tailored
Taeho Ko - IDEO (San Francisco, California) HCI
Jamie Lausch - UM Art, Architecture and Engineering Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS

Friday, October 2 5:00pm 311 WH
Madison Stuart - English Language Institute Corpus Linguistics Unit (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Nathaniel Gray - Capital Area District Library (Lansing, Michigan) LIS
Jessica Jones - National Park Service/Yellowstone Research Library (Gardiner, Montana) LIS
Samantha Bigger - UM Hatcher Grad Library Knowledge Navigation Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS

Monday, October 5, 5:00pm 411 WH
Chun-Yuen Teng - English Language Institute Corpus Linguistics Unit (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IAR/HCI
John Levandowski - Whirlpool (Benton Harbor, Michigan) HCI
Malhar Gupta - eDirectImpact, LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IAR & HCI
Garima Garg - UM MAIS (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IAR & HCI

Tuesday, October 6, 12:00pm - 411 WH
Greg Russo - UM Library Government Documents Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL
Kate Donovan Jarvis - UM Bentley Historical Library (Ann Arbor, Michgian) ARM/LIS
Sarah Raezler - National Archives and Records Administration (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Michael Perry - UM ICSPR and American Library Association Policy Office (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL

Wednesday, October 7, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Wen-Hui Kao - Central News Agency (Taipei, Taiwan) HCI
Gary Suen - Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office / UM Law Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Danny Greitzer - Entertainment Fusion Group & Crew Creative (West Hollywood, California) HCI
Ian McKilligan - Artilient (Pasadena, California) HCI
Laura Rodrian - Apple (Cupertino, California) HCI
Jeremy Canfield - Phonagle LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI/SC

Wednesday, October 7, 5:00pm 411 WH
Emily Alschbach - Shedd Aquarium (Chicago, IL) LIS
Jamie Niehof - Ann Arbor District Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Katherine Marshall - UM Law Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Rachel Lwin - Institute for Museum and Library Services (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Jen Bonnet - UM Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Dana Ospina - Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Santa Barbara, California) Tailored

Thursday, October 8, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Chih-Ming Yi - UM Transplant Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Jierou Ho - UM Hatcher Graduate Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL
Ke Sun - UM School of Education & Ypsilanti Senior Center (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan) HCI
Weihua Wang - UM Mechanical Engineering Department (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Noah Liebman - SourceForge, Inc. (Dexter, Michigan) HCI
Kumar Mayank - Whirlpool Corporation (Benton Harbor, Michigan) HCI

Friday, October 9, 5:00pm - 411 WH
Annie Fang - NASA Ames Research Center (Mountain View, California) HCI
Eunice Shin - Method (New York, New York) HCI
Scott Tsuchiyama - UM Career Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Laura Rademaker - Oxygen NBC Network (New York, New York) HCI
Nan Chen - MIT OpenCourseWare (Cambridge, Massachusetts) HCI
Urmila Kashyap - Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (Silver Springs, Maryland) Tailored

Tuesday, October 13, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SLA
Abby Bedford - Washtenaw Community College Bailey Library / UM Depression Center FRIENDS Depression Education Resource Center FDERC (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan) LIS
Caroline Yee - Smithsonian Institution Archives (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Christiane Evaskis - Archives of Michigan / UM Fine Arts Library (Lansing/Ann Arbor, Michgian) ARM
Mel Whitehead - Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Shelley Hayreh - UM Bentley Historical Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/LIS
Michael Nagara - Smithsonian Institution Libraries Freer and Sackler Library (Washington, D.C.) PI/HCI

Wednesday, October 14, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY ALA
Anita Shankar - Abbott Laboratories Library Information Resources (Abbott Park, Illinois) LIS
Evan Anderson - UM Tanner Philosophy Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Rachel Doepker - UM Hatcher Graduate Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Betsy Eggers - Wood County District Public Library (Bowling Green, Ohio) LIS/CI
Rebecca Hill - Capital Area District Library (Lansing, Michigan) LIS
Heather Backman - Brookline Public Library (Brookline, Massachusetts) LIS

Friday, October 16, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SAA
Elizabeth Lombardo - UM History of Art Visual Resource Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan ) ARM
Emma Wolman - Smithsonian Institution Archives/Electronic Records Program (Washington, D.C.) ARM
Niki Calderone - UM Hatcher Graduate Library Public Services Department (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM
Brian Wilson - State of Michigan Records Management (Lansing, Michigan) ARM
Joseph S. Dresch - UM Computer and Video Game Archive (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Lori M Donovan - Internet Archive Web Group (San Francisco) ARM/PI

Wednesday, October 21, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Zhe Pu - Pitney Bowes (Shelton, Connecticut)HCI
Amanda Visconti - Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (College Park, Maryland) Tailored
Jessamyn Smallenburg - UM Life Sciences Institute / UM Health Sciences Scholars Program (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Manaswi Shukla - Vmware (San Francisco, California) HCI
Zhenan Hong - Officescape, Inc (West Lafayette, Indiana) HCI
Umanka Hebbar Karkada - DISH Network (Englewood, Colorado) HCI

Thursday, October 22, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY CIC
Kathleen Ludewig - OER Africa (Nairobi, Kenya) CIC/IEMP
Emily Puckett - UM International Institute (Ann Arbor, Michigan) CI/LIS
David Quick - Ann Arbor District Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS
Daniel Fehrenbach - American Planning Association / National Community Tax Coalition Center for Economic Progress (Chicago, Illinois) LIS
Rebecca Standal - Longview Public Library (Longview, Washington) LIS/CI
Molly Mooney - Ann Arbor District Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/IPOL

Friday, October 23, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Katie McCurdy - VMware (San Francisco, California) HCI
Amy Kuo - TrendMicro (Cupertino, California) HCI
Yesook Im - LG Electronics Mobile (Seoul, South Korea) HCI
Rayoung Yang - OpenCongress (New York, New York) HCI
Neha Kumari - UM Life Sciences Institute / MarkUs (Ann Arbor, Michigan/Toronto, Canada) HCI
Rahan Khozein - NASA Ames Research Center (Mountain View, California) HCI

Monday, October 26, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SAA
Elizabeth Bedford - Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access (Dublin, Ohio) PI
A Young Yoon - National Anthropological Archives (Washington, D.C.) ARM/PI
George Ishii - AMPAS Herrick Library Special Collection / Wende Museum / Grammy Museum (Los Angeles/Culver City, California) ARM/PI
Matt Grant - UM Rackham Graduate School: SharePoint (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/ICD
Christine Carey - Keweenaw National Historical Park (Calumet, Michigan) ARM
Meaghan Fukunaga - UM Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM

Tuesday, October 27, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SAA
Anne-Louise Mittal - UM/NARA Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/LIS
Jill Arnold - Archives of Michigan (Lansing, Michigan) ARM
Michael Shallcross -UM Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/PI
Beth Noyes - UM Scholarly Publishing Office (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS/ARM
Emily Sanford - UM Bentley Historical Library / UM Library Government Documents Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM/LIS
Rebecca McNitt - UM/NARA Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS

Wednesday, October 28, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY YASL
Jennifer Trusty - Clinton-Macomb Public Library (Clinton Township, Michigan) LIS
Ann McWilliams - Piraino - Cuyahoga County Public Library (Parma, Ohio) LIS
Kensey Wang - The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas) LIS
Caroline Poon - UM Law School Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL

Thursday, October 29, 12:00pm - 311 WH
SPONSORED BY SAA
Ellen Wilson - National Archives and Records Administration (Washington, D.C.) ARM
Sanam Arab - National Baha'i Archives (Evanston, Illinois) ARM
Elizabeth Everson - Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.) ARM
Beth Myerowitz - UM Bentley Historical Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) ARM
Ashleigh Donaldson - UM Clements Library (Ann Arobr, Michigan) ARM
Megan Marion - Safe Sound Archive (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) PI/ARM

Friday, October 30, 12:00pm - 411 WH
Christopher Zbrozek - Office of Gov. Jennifer Granholm (Lansing, Michigan) Tailored
Karen Kennedy - Ann Arbor Observer/ USGS Great Lakes Science Center, John Van Oosten Library (Ann Arbor, Michigan) IPOL/CI
Meredith Raymond - Government Accountability Office (Washington, D.C.) IPOL/LIS
Annemarie Lock - MITRE Corporation (Bedford, Massachusetts) HCI
Kim Brady - U.S. Government Printing Office (Washington, D.C.) LIS
Adrienne Klum - Menlo Innovations (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI

Monday, November 2, 5:00pm - 411 WH
Dan Marano - Gale|Cengage (Farmington Hills, Michigan) SC/ICD
Tim Hull - U.S. EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality (Ann Arbor, Michigan) HCI
Sanghyuk Koh - Oregon Department of Transportation e-Government (Salem, Oregon) HCI
Simon Ng - Borders (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored
Ashwin Kailasam - Franklin Templeton Investments (Chennai, India) ICD

Tuesday, November 3, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY SOCHI
Jordan Washburn - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Office of Transportation and Air Quality - Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored
Eric Garcia - Phonagle LLC (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored

Thursday, November 5, 12:00pm - 411 WH
SPONSORED BY CIC
Andy Hickner - UM Health Sciences Libraries/School of Nursing (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Tailored
Xiaoli Ma - Metropolitan Museum of Art / Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, New York) ARM
Sally Vermaaten - OCLC Research/PREMIS Editorial Committee (Dublin, Ohio) PI/ARM
Jonathan Shiffner - Category Lab (Cleveland, Ohio) IPOL
Amy Stilgenbauer - UM Government Documents Center /The Eating Disorders Recovery and Support Network / ANAD (Ann arbor, Michigan) ARM/CI
Lidiya Prorochuk - UM Law Library Cataloging Unit (Ann Arbor, Michigan) LIS/ IPOL

]]> Upcoming International Career Pathway Events 2009-09-28T16:57:23Z 2009-09-28T16:55:10Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.52960 2009-09-28T16:55:10Z Here’s the overview of international events next week—please scroll down for details: *Tuesday, 9/29, 12 noon to 1 PM, Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room—ICP: Funding for Internships & Research Abroad *Wednesday, 9/30, 12 noon to 1 PM, Room 1230 in Weill... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Events Here’s the overview of international events next week—please scroll down for details:

*Tuesday, 9/29, 12 noon to 1 PM, Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room—ICP: Funding for Internships & Research Abroad

*Wednesday, 9/30, 12 noon to 1 PM, Room 1230 in Weill Hall (Ford School)—ICP: Graduate Employment Opportunities for US Citizens in International Organizations

*Wednesday, 9/30, 2 to 6 PM, Michigan Union—Career Center’s Fall Career Expo

Deadlines for Engineering International Programs
As always, feel free to let us know if you have any questions, or would like an advising appointment: icoverseas@umich.edu

Bill Nolting and Kelly Nelson, U-M International Center, tel. 647-2299, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt
International Career Pathways, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP

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ICP: Funding for Internships and Research Abroad
Tuesday Sept. 29, 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM, Michigan Union Kuenzel Room
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Representatives of U-M offices that offer funding for internships and research abroad will provide information on grant opportunities and give tips for successful applications. Most of the funding opportunities that will be presented are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

See speaker list and handout at: http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP/series/index.html

This program is a UM International Career Pathways event. http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP

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ICP: Graduate Employment Opportunities for US Citizens in International Organizations
Wednesday Sept. 30, 12 noon – 1:00 PM, Room 1230 Weill Hall, Ford School of Public Policy
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Interested in job opportunities with the UN? The US State Department offers information and assistance to US citizens with graduate degrees seeking employment within the UN and other international organizations. Attend this session to hear from State Department staff about UN employment opportunities.
Session sponsor: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
This program is a UM International Career Pathways event. http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP

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Career Center’s Career Expo
Wednesday Sept. 30, 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Michigan Union
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The Career Center’s Fall Career Expo is a great way to start networking with organizations and kick-off your job and internship search! We expect 70+ organizations and 1000+ students to participate in the event.

Note from BN: Most of the organizations offer US-based positions, but search using “international” will bring up some that offer positions abroad. (If that’s your goal, don’t miss the International Opportunities Fair on Oct. 22).

Career Expo, Sept. 30—
http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/events/fairsevents/fallcareerexpo.html

International Opportunities Fair, Oct. 22—
http://www.careercenter.umich.edu/events/fairsevents/intlfair.html



Any questions? Let us hear from you!

Bill Nolting and Kelly Nelson
Tel. 734-647-2299, E-mail icoverseas@umich.edu
U-M International Center
Education Abroad & Peace Corps Offices
603 E. Madison (next to the Michigan Union)
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt

]]> MLA Conference Presentation Opportunity 2009-09-24T17:04:08Z 2009-09-24T16:59:13Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.52806 2009-09-24T16:59:13Z A former SI student contacted SI to make students aware of an opportunity to present at the upcoming Michigan Library Association Conference in Lansing. ********************** The Associate director of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library , Juliane Morian, recently emailed asking if... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu News A former SI student contacted SI to make students aware of an opportunity to present at the upcoming Michigan Library Association Conference in Lansing.

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The Associate director of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library , Juliane Morian, recently emailed asking if of the names of any ambitious, project-oriented SI students who would be interested in presenting at the Tomorrow’s Professionals session of this year’s MLA conference.

Here’s a description of the session of the conference schedule: “Attend this program to learn about library student projects from tomorrow’s professionals and tap into their talents today. MLA is delighted to welcome students from local library science programs to offer presentations on a noteworthy project or internship completed while pursuing their graduate degree. In this annual program, student and recent grads have showcased digitization projects, grand-writing initiatives, website redesigns, and service projects. Harness the energy of these students in your library today.”

The session will be in Lansing on Wednesday, 11/4 at 3:45. Presentations will be approximately 15-20 minutes, with about five minutes afterward for questions. There is space available for two SI presentations, either by individuals or groups.

Interested students should get in touch with Juliane at jmorian@cmpl.org.

]]> Preparing for Career Fairs 2009-09-21T21:56:53Z 2009-09-21T21:46:41Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.52653 2009-09-21T21:46:41Z This week, the College of Engineering is hosting the annual career fair: The SWE/TBP Fall Engineering Career Fair, sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Tau Beta Pi (TBP), the National Engineering Honor Society, has been offering corporate... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu News This week, the College of Engineering is hosting the annual career fair:

The SWE/TBP Fall Engineering Career Fair, sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Tau Beta Pi (TBP), the National Engineering Honor Society, has been offering corporate recruiters and Michigan engineering students the chance to meet and discuss professional opportunities for over 24 years. Come celebrate our 25th anniversary this fall!

The 25th Annual Career Fair will be held on:
Monday, September 21, 2009 and Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

But, how to best prepare for a career fair? Below, you will find a collection of tips and information on how to prepare for this fair and for others this year.

]]> The key thing to know is that when a career fair isn't sponsored by the School of Information, you need to be prepared to sell not just you, but also to make the bridge between our school and what you are learning and what the organization gets out of hiring you. Its actually pretty easy, but the recruiters at the career fair aren't going to be attuned to the sort of jobs that you are interested, so you need to educate them. Be prepared to sell SI!

Read on for more general tips on how to maximize your time at a career fair.

Making the Most of a Job Fair
(Source: The Employment Guide)

Job fairs are a great way for you to explore potential employment opportunities and learn more about companies who are actively hiring in your neighborhood. Many people see it as something as serious as a first interview, while others view it as an opportunity to gather information about potential employers. Regardless of what reason you have for attending, there are a few important things to keep in mind before, during, and after the job fair to make it successful for you.

Before the Job Fair:
* Find out what businesses will be there. The more information you can gather beforehand, the more successful the job fair is going to be for you. Find out what businesses are going to be at the job fair, and spend some time doing some research about them. What types of jobs do they have open? What kind of people are they looking for? What kinds of skills do these people need to have?

* Develop some questions you'd like to ask employers. Narrow down your list of businesses to include those who have positions you are interested in, or are businesses you think you might like to work for. Then list some questions you would like to ask the company representative at the job fair.

* Proofread your resume - at least twice. If you don't already have one, it is a good idea to put a resume together for a job fair. It gives employers a blueprint of your skills and something tangible to remember you by. Be sure to proofread your resume before the job fair to find any spelling or grammatical mistakes. Even if you think there are no errors, have someone else look it over too. Don't let errors overshadow your qualifications for a job!

* Be sure your resume contains your updated contact information. You'll want employers to be able to reach you if necessary. Double check that your address, phone number, and e-mail address is current.

At the Job Fair:

* Dress the part. As with a job interview, first impressions at a job fair are important. How you represent yourself sends an immediate message to employers about how serious you are in your job search. It isn't always necessary to wear a suit to a job fair - unless you are looking for a job that would require you to dress professionally at work. However, you should leave the jeans and t-shirts at home. "Business Casual" is usually the most appropriate at a job fair - nice slacks and a collared shirt for men and nice slacks or a skirt and a blouse for women are appropriate. Make sure your clothes are clean and pressed. Avoid wearing excessive jewelry or clothing that is too short or revealing.

* Take time to talk to employers. Don't just drop off a resume and move to the next booth. Take time to get additional information and make an impression. The point is not to see how many resumes you can give to employers in the least amount of time - it is to establish some solid job prospects. Also, try to avoid approaching employers when they are crowded by a large group of jobseekers. Approaching a crowded booth makes it difficult for employers to answer your individual questions, and they are less likely to remember you when they return to their offices.

* Use your research to appear confident and knowledgeable. If you have done research before the job fair, you won't have to ask the question, "What does your company do?" If you have to ask, you are wasting valuable time. Instead, you could be asking questions about the position or department you are interested in. It works to your advantage if you can tell employers how your skills match what they are looking for. Employers want to hire people who are genuinely interested in their company. Do your homework!

* Have a firm handshake and maintain eye contact. Let employers know how serious you are. Greet the employer with a firm handshake, and maintain eye contact throughout your conversation. Showing interest and good manners is important, regardless of the type of job you are looking for. Every employer appreciates someone who is dedicated, conscientious, and attentive.

After the Job Fair:

* Follow up with a thank you note. Experts agree that follow-up is an important part of attending a job fair. If you picked up a business card, or the name of the company's job fair representative, send a thank you note a day or two after the job fair. This is not only polite, but will let the representative know you paid attention, are serious about the job, and that you are the right person for it.

Other resources to prep for a career fair:

Navigating a Career Fair by Graduating Engineer
Career Fair Checklist for Career Fair Success by Quint Careers
And... the UM Career Center has a great article: Simple things you can do now to assist you in your future job/internship search

]]> Presidential Management Fellows Program Information Session 2009-09-18T20:48:44Z 2009-09-18T20:47:11Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.52602 2009-09-18T20:47:11Z SI will host its own PMF Info session on Monday, September 28 in 405a, but if you can't make it and are interested (and anyone interested in a career with the fedearl government should be), be sure to attend the... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu SI will host its own PMF Info session on Monday, September 28 in 405a, but if you can't make it and are interested (and anyone interested in a career with the fedearl government should be), be sure to attend the session hosted by the UM Career Center.

Presidential Management Fellows Program Information Session

Are you interested in a career with the Federal government? If so, you may want to consider the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program. PMF is a leadership development program designed to attract to Federal service outstanding graduate students from a wide variety of academic disciplines at both the master’s and doctoral levels. PMF seeks students who have an interest in, and commitment to, a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs. This rigorous two-year program includes 80 hours of training each year, challenging job rotations, accelerated promotions, and opportunities to network between Federal agencies.

Students are eligible to apply for the PMF class of 2010 if they meet the degree requirements for a graduate degree (master’s, law or doctorate) between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. Students may apply online beginning October 1 through October 15, 2009. Applicants must also connect with your school’s nominating coordinator to compete for your school’s nomination in the progam. For more information on PMF, visit the PMF website at http://www.pmf.opm.gov or contact Tom Lehker at The Career Center via e-mail (tlehker@umich.edu) or at 734-764-7460.

If you’re interested in learning more about the PMF program, plan to attend:

Presidential Management Fellows Program
Information Session
Tuesday, September 22
12:00–1:30 p.m.
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building

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Tom Lehker
Senior Assistant Director,
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
734-764-7460
tlehker@umich.edu

]]> What Makes an Effective User Experience Professional and Team: The UX Management Perspectives (Event) 2009-09-17T15:25:55Z 2009-09-17T15:24:40Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.52545 2009-09-17T15:24:40Z For all of our non-current student readers.... What Makes an Effective User Experience Professional and Team: The UX Management Perspectives September 22, 2009, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM West Hall, Room 411 (aka “Ehrlicher Room”), University of Michigan The Michigan... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Events For all of our non-current student readers....

What Makes an Effective User Experience Professional and Team: The UX Management Perspectives
September 22, 2009, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM West Hall, Room 411 (aka “Ehrlicher Room”), University of Michigan

The Michigan chapters of UPA and CHI (currently in formation), in conjunction with the University of Michigan School of Information Career Development Office and Student CHI Chapter, invite you to a very special evening networking and panel session. Four industry UX managers and executives will give short position presentations on the individuals and skills that make a successful team. This will be followed by panel and audience Q&A discussion. Come to network, learn, and position/reposition yourself for success in this exciting field.

Where:
West Hall, Room 411 (aka “Ehrlicher Room”), University of Michigan
1085 South University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107
Map

If you cannot find street parking, continue East on South University and turn right at Forest Street, and park in the Forest Street Parking Structure (650 S. Forest, on the right hand side of the street). Bring your ticket with you to the event to be validated.

Lost en route? Call 734-223-0499

Cost:
FREE for Full-time Students (ID must be presented)
$10 for MIUPA and MOCHI members
$15 All others

RSVP:
You must RSVP at Upcoming.org
to ensure entrance to this event.

Schedule:
6:00 PM Registration, snacks and networking
6:45 PM Announcements
7:00 PM Program

Panelists:

James M. Anderson
Vice President - Electronic Services, Michigan First Credit Union

Barbara Hernandez

User Experience Manager, Techsmith Corporation (makers of Snag-It, Camtasia, Morae, and more)

Keith Instone
Information Architecture Lead, ibm.com User Experience Design Team, CIO’s Office, IBM Corporation

Laurie Kantner
Vice President of Client Services, Tec-Ed, Inc.

Moderator
Dave Mitropoulos-Rundus
(aka ‘the Jerry Springer of panel moderators’ and a staunch supporter of the ‘Brawls for Better Brains Society’)


Hope to see you there!,
John
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John C. Rivard
President, Michigan Chapter Usability Professionals Association
http://www.miupa.org

]]> Applying to Law School: Q & A for Graduate and Non-traditional Students 2009-09-15T16:26:59Z 2009-09-15T16:26:36Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.52441 2009-09-15T16:26:36Z Considering law school? Plan to attend… Applying to Law School: Q & A for Graduate and Non-traditional Students Monday, September 21 12:00–1:00 p.m. The Career Center 3200 Student Activities Building Maximize your chances for success by familiarizing yourself with... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Events Considering law school? Plan to attend…

Applying to Law School: Q & A for
Graduate and Non-traditional Students

Monday, September 21
12:00–1:00 p.m.
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building

Maximize your chances for success by familiarizing yourself with the mechanics and timelines of the law school application process. Gather tips on how to avoid common mistakes made by career changers, and learn about the resources offered by The Career Center to support you through your application efforts.

You may also want to attend Law Day on September 23, our annual fair that connects you with a large number of schools right here on campus. Typically more than 100 schools attend the fair. Law Day is a chance to learn about specific programs, collect application and financial aid information, and get tips on personal statements, application procedures, and letters of reference. Learn more about Law Day from The Career Center’s Web site.


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Tom Lehker
Senior Assistant Director,
The Career Center
3200 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
734-764-7460
tlehker@umich.edu

]]> Ten More Job Search Tips 2009-09-15T14:56:42Z 2009-09-15T14:52:39Z tag:mblog.lib.umich.edu,2009:/sicareers/482.52436 2009-09-15T14:52:39Z About a week ago I posted an entry on some job search tips relating to LinkedIn and other resources (See Double Entry: LinkedIn Groups and 10 Job Seach Tips) The author of the job search tips that I referred to... kkowatch web page kkowatch@umich.edu Resources About a week ago I posted an entry on some job search tips relating to LinkedIn and other resources (See Double Entry: LinkedIn Groups and 10 Job Seach Tips)

The author of the job search tips that I referred to recently created another list of tips entitled 10 MORE quick job-search tips -- I bet you're still missing one...

Read on to learn what these tips are...

Everyone knows how to apply for a job; a week ago, i listed ten common sense "little good ideas" and I made a bet that you'd be missing at least three of them. Here are ten more, quick-fixers, and I'll bet you're missing one or two of these, as well. These are little things. which you can change quickly and they're EASY. They might help you in your job search. Or, they might at least help your attitude about a job search. Or both.

If you missed the last article, it's here: PART I

Here are the next ten tips....

1. Put you picture on your LinkedIN profile. There are conflicting reports about the effectiveness of this, but most surveys show that your profile is more apt to be overlooked if it has no picture.

2. If you have a cute greeting on your home telephone line, please change it until you get a job. If a hiring manager happens to call your home number and he gets the message where you're coaxing your three-year-old to do the greeting, he may hang up. Or, if you make the funny message of "we aren't here now; probably out drinking -- leave a message and we'll call you back when we sober up," you might get skipped. They may be cute to you, but...

]]> 3. Be gracious in rejection. There is a lot of rejection out there, and if you fight with the decision that you are not number ONE, you may not be a backup, in case number ONE falls through, or has a cute greeting on his home phone. Always thank people for their consideration of your qualifications, and ask for a follow up if another opportunity arises. It can pay dividends. I have a terrific example, but it's too long for here, so it may show up in a future article.

4. In an interview, don't be afraid of a pause in the conversation. If you feel you need to fill that pause, you could fill it with information that won't help your cause. If you don't have anything more to say, don't say anything. If the interviewer seems at a loss, then ask him a question, but don't just fill the pause because it's uncomfortable.

5. Still in the interview, if you are offered a drink of water, take it. If offered a chance to use the rest room, take it. There is no trick here. It does not make you look weak to accept a glass of water, but if you refuse, and 15 minutes later your throat is dry and you're now thinking about your thirst instead of the current question, you'll wish you had a drink. The same thought applies to the rest room; if offered, and you need it, don't feel it's a weakness to accept. It's better than the alternative.

6. Don't get cute on your cover letter. This is a fine line, because I do believe that if you can say something in your cover letter that makes it stand out, that's a positive. But, if you print it on pink stationary, or place poetry in your text, that may be overdoing it. You might try using a P.S., as recommended in the previous article on this topic.

7. Smile--that's it. Smile at networking events, smile at interviews, smile when you meet new people, just smile. Don't be goofy and bare your teeth like you're growling at someone, but practice being genuinely pleased to be involved in whatever you're involved in. When you smile, you put people at ease, you are perceived more positively, and you feel better. It's much easier to smile than to frown, and how bad can you feel when you're smiling?

8. Now that you're out of work, make the decision to improve something about you. Or pick a couple of things. Start going for a walk each evening, or volunteer for a charity, or lose weight or join a new club, play a sport, read more, or, or, or. If you improve something about yourself, you'll feel better, you'll be more positive, you'll smile more, and you'll have more of a transition statement for your next interview. It's a good time to do something that makes you feel good about YOU, and you now have the time to do it.

9. Renew old acquaintances. If you haven't kept in touch, do it now. Don't ask for a job referral on that first re-connect, but with re-opened communications lines, something good can happen. At the least, you've re-connected with a friend. At best, you've re-connected, and they have an idea or a reference that can help you land a job. There aren't many downsides.

10. Implement keywords into your resume. Many resumes get scanned, and you have to hit some key words in order to get noticed. Some of those industry specific keywords are: account manager, accounts payable, account executive, sales manager, human resources manager, executive trainer. You can get more of those on line (there are several sites -- here's one: http://www.resume-help.org/resume_action_words.htm). One keyword that won't count is "good with people." You get my drift.

11. OK, I did 11 last time, so here's one more. Be nice to everyone. I know, everyone thinks they are being nice to everyone, but were you really that nice to the receptionist when you interviewed? Did you say thank you to the waitress when she served you lunch with the hiring manager? Get in the habit of "please" and "thank you." Many of us have gotten out of that habit, and like many of these points, it cannot hurt you, but could help you. And, it's polite.

None of these "little good ideas" take long, or require much effort, but each can have a positive impact. There are a hundred things that can hurt you in the job application process. You might be fixing one, or two, or eleven more here.

Good luck to all of us in our job searches.

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