SLA CANADA CHAT: ALL ABOUT STUDENTS!
INFORMATION PROS FOR THE INFORMATION AGE!
NOV. 25, 2021
STEPHEN ABRAM
JUANITA RICHARDSON
VIRGINIA ROY
PATRICIA CIA

 I’ve put this webpack in the downloadable documents but it will also be available on the SLA Canada
website
 Job Hunting in Canada
 LIS Positions – Libraries, Museums, Archives, Records Management, and Allied Positions.
 Prepared November 2021 by Stephen Abram and SLA Canada
 Hundreds of relevant LIS job sites for all types of InfoPros in Canada, US, and
internationally
 Specific LinkedIn advice
 Selected articles

CONVERSATIONS
 Blind hiring practices
 Informational Interviews
 Use your research skills for yourself – start with a vanity search . . .
 Career Gaps
 Past experience stories – star stories
 Salary versus Compensation
 Pre-research on Employer
 Brainstorm Your Interests as a clue to your personality
 This isn’t the time to be shy or deferential
 Online vs. in-person interviews

 Introductions
 What’s your top question?

KEYWORDS FOR JOB SEARCHING
JUST A FEW SAMPLES . . . FROM INALJ
 Advancement
 Analyst
 Archives
 Archivist
 Associate Governmental Program Analyst
 Audience Research
 Big Data
 Business Analyst
 Business System Analyst
 Business Systems Analyst
 Catalog
 Cataloger
 Cataloging
 Certified Records Manager
 Chief Information Officer (CIO)
 Community Manager
 Community Program Specialist (Series)
 Competitive Intelligence
 Conflict Information Specialist
 Content Associate
 Content Specialist
 Content Strategy
 Content Writer
 Coordinator of Volunteers
 (KYC) Analyst
 Knowledge Architect
 Knowledge Coordinator
 Knowledge & Evidence Specialist
 Knowledge Management
 Knowledge Solutions Analyst
 Librarian
 Library
 Library Staff
 Linked Data
 MARC
 Market Analyst
 Market Intelligence
 Media Asset Manager
 Media Specialist
 Member Success Manager
 Metadata
 Open Source
 Product / Data Owner
 Program Analyst
 Project Analyst
 Project Manager
 Prospect Development
 Prospect Researcher
 Research
 Curator
 Customer Experience Manager
 Customer Service Assessment
 Cybrarian
 DAM (Digital Asset Management)
 Data Curator
 Data Engineer
 Data Governance Engineer
 Data Management Analyst
 Data Quality Analyst
 Data Scientist
 Data Visualization
 Database
 Database Designer
 DBA (Database Administration/ Administrator)
 Digital Asset Management
 Digital Content Curator
 Document Control Specialist
 Education Programs Administration (Series)
 Electronic Files Analyst
 Electronic Records Manager
 Enhanced Due Diligence or EDD
 Enterprise Knowledge
 E-Commerce Manager
 Due Diligence
 Futurist
 GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums)
 GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
 ILS (look up by name)
 Index
 Indexer
 Indexing
 Informatician
 Information Architect
 Information Management
 Information Policy
 Information Privacy
 Information Professional
 Information Recovery
 Information Resource Officer
 Information Services
 Information Technology (Series)
 Informationist
 Innovation Curator
 Insights Design Coordinator
 Instructional Design
 Instructional Designer
 Intelligence Analyst
 Intranet Specialist

 Resource Articles
 HOWTO:Apply for a library job [from LISWiki]
https://liswiki.org/wiki/HOWTO:Apply_for_a_library_job
 99 LinkedIn Profile Tips: from Summary & Headline to Images
https://zety.com/blog/optimize-your-linkedin-profile
 LinkedIn For Job Search: 10 Powerful Tips To Find Your Next Job (Without Your Current Employer Knowing)
https://www.aportlandcareer.com/linkedin-for-job-search/
 How to Write a Damn Good LinkedIn Profile: Social media plays a huge role in the hiring process. According to a survey
conducted by CareerBuilder, 70 percent of employers use social media to research candidates during the interview phase.
https://resources.biginterview.com/resumes/linkedin-profile-tips/
 After 20 years of hiring, these are the 6 biggest LinkedIn mistakes—and examples of how to really stand out
 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/11/hiring-ceo-biggest-linkedin-mistakes-and-examples-of-how-to-stand-out.html

 Treat your LinkedIn profile differently from your resume
 Use a professional headshot
 Write a compelling headline
 Craft an engaging professional summary
 Leverage the advanced search filters while finding new connections
 Customize your invitation requests
 Be active on LinkedIn - Be more than a wallflower
 Request recommendations from current or former managers and colleagues

 Follow companies and use job search filters and alerts to find relevant opportunities
 Keep your profile up to date
 Be comprehensive about current skills and objectives
 Highlight recent experience
 Let people know you're available
 Build your network to the 1st degree
 Ask for an introduction
 Look for alumni associated with your college or university.

 Get involved in LinkedIn Professional Groups
 Research your future boss and executive team
 Network after business hours
 Set up job alerts
 Apply and Prepare for the Job
 Use the Resume Assistant feature in Microsoft Word to create your resume.
 Upload a default resume to use when applying for jobs posted on LinkedIn and save up to four additional resume options for different job descriptions.
 Use the Interview Preparation feature to help you prepare for your interview.
 Keep track of jobs you’ve applied to on a spreadsheet with dates and notes.
a. You can view all applications for Easy Apply jobs hosted on LinkedIn. Jobs that require application completion on their company website won’t be available on
this list.

 Make yourself memorable with great stories.
 Focus on where you’re going versus where you’ve been.
 Keep it fresh.
 Get visual.
 Make yourself accessible.
 Think of LinkedIn as a search engine.
 Never say you’re seeking new opportunities.
 Clean up your other social media profiles.
 Add Keywords to Your Profile(s)
 Set Up a LinkedIn Vanity URL

 Use Your LinkedIn to Tell a Story and Build Your Personal Brand
 Know Your Audience—and What Keywords Will Get Their Attention
 But Avoid Buzzwords – but not professional jargon
 Use Strong Accomplishment-Driven Descriptions
 Focus on the hirer’s needs, not yours.
 Add Links and Media to Your Work Experience
 Add Licenses, Certifications, Projects, Volunteer Experiences, Accomplishments, or Languages
 Name that App or software (include versions if current as well)

 Don’t Forget About Your “Interests” Section
 Be Mindful of Your Profile Settings
 Link to Your LinkedIn on Your Resume
 Let Your Personality Shine
 Add LinkedIn Badges to Your Websites
 Show Off Your Education or Awards
 Emphasize your skills rather than your job titles

 Apply and Prepare for the Job
 Use the Resume Assistant feature in Microsoft Word to create your resume.
 Upload a default resume to use when applying for jobs posted on LinkedIn and save up to four
additional resume options for different job descriptions.
 Use the Interview Preparation feature to help you prepare for your interview.
 Keep track of jobs you’ve applied to on a spreadsheet with dates and notes.
a. You can view all applications for Easy Apply jobs hosted on LinkedIn. Jobs that require
application completion on their company website won’t be available on this list.
 Enable the #OpenToWork feature to let recruiters know that you’re open to new opportunities.
 Ask connections to endorse your skills and provide a recommendation.
 Take Skill Assessments to validate your skills and receive a badge to show your proficiency.

LINKEDIN JOB SEARCH CHECKLIST
 Find the Right Job
 Search for relevant jobs
 Set up job alerts
 Apply and Prepare for the Job
 Use Resume Assistant to create
a good resume
 Upload your resume
 Use the Interview Preparation
feature
 Update Your LinkedIn Profile
 Add or update your profile photo
 Update your location
 Update your education
 Add contact information
 Make Your Profile Stand Out
 Update the summary on your profile
 Enable #OpenToWork
 Ask your network for skill endorsements
 Ask your network for
recommendations
 Take Skill Assessments Expand
Your Professional Network
 Connect with similar
professionals
 Explore LinkedIn Groups
 Request a referral
 Contact the job poster
 Follow the company’s LinkedIn
Page
 Engage with the company’s
content