Apply Yourself | Hack Library School


“You have to show up. For most positions and roles that you want to land, that means tossing your hat in the ring with an application.” via Apply Yourself | Hack Library School.

4 Tips for Finding a Job in Your Niche | Mashable


4 Tips for Finding a Job in Your Niche | Mashable

Here I have provided a list of employment resources for the Library and Information Services niche in Canada.

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The Ultimate Guide to Crushing Your Job Interview | Mashable

How to pick a career you’ll like | Penelope Trunk Blog


“Most career problems stem from the fact that we are terrible at picking jobs. We think we are picking a good job and then it turns out to be a bad job. It’s almost impossible to pick a good job on the first try, actually. So don’t think you’ll be the exception.”

via How to pick a career you’ll like | Penelope Trunk Blog.

The Beginner’s Guide to LinkedIn | Mashable


A little dated, but still a great beginner’s guide.

The Beginner’s Guide to LinkedIn | Mashable

Least Stressful Jobs of 2013 – 9. Librarian | CareerCast.com


Least Stressful Jobs of 2013 – 9. Librarian | CareerCast.com.

LifeHacker | Self-Compassion is More Important to Success than Self-Esteem


“Being proud of your work and showing some self-esteem and confidence will get you a long way in life, but at the office, sometimes it’s the ability to forgive yourself and learn from your mistakes that’s more valuable than pure ego. Self-compassion can help you learn and grow, which is key to succeeding in any career.”

via Self-Compassion is More Important to Success than Self-Esteem at LifeHacker

Original post at Harvard Business Review