The Careers section of our website is designed to help you find practical information about the job search process. Be pro-active in your own success. Start early.
Learn about the SLIS Career Services Office
The SLIS Career
Services Office is designed to supplement the career development resources
that already exist at SLIS and at Indiana University. The office is also named
"A Place to Start". The focus of the office is to help students get an early
start in preparing items they will need for their job searches.
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Finding a job begins with knowing where to look. Develop your own collection of job links. This map includes jobs posted to the SLIS website. See also:
Start early. What can you do to improve your résumé? Your success in the job search process can be enhanced with a strong résumé. Get involved with professional associations. Find a part-time job. Volunteer. Complete an internship. Attend workshops. Study job search guides. Create an online résumé. Ask for help.
SLIS has a number of student chapters of professional associations. These groups provide you an opportunity to learn about the profession. Through these associations you will learn about job placement tools, listservs, conferences, publications, continuing education, and more.
Many employers value technology skills. Learn how to describe your skills. Learn new skills. Attend professional lectures/talks. Network with IU professionals.
Remember to meet with your SLIS faculty advisor. (Each SLIS student is assigned a faculty advisor at the point of admissions to the School.) Advisors can offer guidance about your professional career. Rhonda Spencer, SLIS Director of Admissions and Placement, is also available to review résumés and to answer questions.
