Searching for a job or internship during these uncertain times can be stressful. The School of Information Sciences is here to offer help whether you are a new grad looking for your first job, an alumnus looking to change paths, or if you just want to polish up your resume or interview skills. 

Join us June 22-26 for Career Advising Week, a series of self-directed workshops, informational blog posts, presentations by expert panelists and more. Complete the week by testing out your new skills with a one-on-one virtual mock interview. 

For additional career information and resources, visit our Career Advising web page or contact Kim Schroeder at ag1797@wayne.edu or 313-577-9783.

Monday, June 22 

• Developing a Great LinkedIn Page
  
  Wondering how your LinkedIn profile can work for you in the job market? This blog post from SIS Career Advisor Kim Schroeder offers tips for people looking for jobs, internships or practicums in library, archive, digital curation and information management fields.
   
• Resume Tips for Filling Out Your Skills
  
  SIS Career Advisor Kim Schroeder presents mistakes to avoid, common questions and examples of different types of resumes to help make yours stand out from the crowd.  

Tuesday, June 23

• Interviewing Strategies During COVID-19 and Beyond - WSU Career Services Workshop
   
  Attend this virtual workshop to learn tips and tools to be successful in any job interview. WSU's Career Services department will share best practices as well as answer your questions about interviewing during this uncertain time.
  
  Join Zoom Meeting
  11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23
  Meeting ID: 416 774 7983
  Password: 543511
   
• Positioning Yourself for Your Ideal Job - Video presentation (Previously recorded)
  
  SIS Career Advisor Kim Schroeder shares the importance of building your personal brand while job searching. 
   
• CareerNow: Building Your Brand - Self-directed Workshop
  
  Think of a Personal Brand as a personal PR campaign. You should be thinking about WHO you really are, WHAT you care about and what you are PASSIONATE about. This will help you connect the dots between your purpose and career goals. This workshop will help you build your personal brand in person, on paper and online. 

Wednesday, June 24 

• Live Panel Discussion - Career Week 2020 Featured Presentation
  
  Jump Past the Job Posting
  Leslie McRoberts, Head of Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries
  
  How a School Library can Stay Relevant in a Digital Learning Environment
  Margaret Barile, Assistive & Instructional Technology Specialist, Haslett Public Schools 
  
  Join Teams Meeting
  11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24

Thursday, June 25  

• Live Panel Discussion - Career Week 2020 Featured Presentation
  
  The Journey from Student to Professional 
  Karly Szczepkowski, Research Analyst
  
  Join Teams Meeting
  11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25

Friday, June 26 

• Virtual Mock Interviews
  By appointment
  
  Have your resume and cover letter ready and test your interview skills live via Microsoft Teams with SIS Career Advisor Kim Schroeder. Limited time slots are available. Register now to secure your place. 
   
• Networking for Your Future - Video Presentation (Previously recorded - presentation begins at 29:47)
  
  Steven Bowers, SIS alumnus and past president of the Michigan Library Association, presents on the importance of networking with professional organizations.