Beatley Library Columbus Day Weekend Hours
Saturday, October 9
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 10
12:00 noon - 8:00 pm
Monday, October 11
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, October 12
7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Career Resource Library
Closed on Monday, October 11
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Join over 75 million professionals! Start building
your professional network NOW! In this hands-on lab, discover how
LinkedIn can help you clarify your career goals and serve as a powerful
job search tool. Learn to search for people, research organizations, get
introduced to other professionals for informational interviews, and
more.
Registration Required: Call 617-521-2488 or email careers@simmons.edu.
Swing by the Library classroom (LIB-225) and discover
where to hunt for LIS specific job banks, paraprofessional postings,
internship resources, networking opportunities, and job market trend
information. This workshop will provide you with the skills and
resources needed to conduct successful job searches and career-advancing
networking opportunities.
Please email Assistant Dean Em Claire Knowles if you plan to attend: knowles@simmons.edu
Did you know that July is cell phone etiquette month? Of course you already know that cell phone etiquette is an important consideration in the work place; you shouldn't text while talking to your boss or have your phone ring loudly in a meeting. What about taking the last donut at the meeting? What should you order to eat at business lunch? How do you deal with "cube invaders" who won't let you get any work done? Not to worry, we have plenty of books at the Career Resource Library that will keep you in the workplace etiquette know.
New Rules @ Work: 79 Etiquette Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get Ahead and Stay Ahead by Barbara Pachter
Barbara Pachter is a leading expert in business etiquette and communications. In this book, Pachter covers such varied topics as overseas global gaffes, office dating, contemporary guidelines for goof-proof e-mail, party faux pas, and how to tactfully let a coworker know their fly is unzipped!
Work 101: Learning the ropes of the workplace without hanging yourself by Elizabeth Freedman.
Elizabeth Freedman runs a Boston-based career development firm that helps young professionals dress properly, sound smart, and succeed on the job. In this book she shares useful advice on managing your manager, creating winning emails that actually get read, the rules for dressing business casual, how to avoid burning bridges, handling "cube invaders," and much more.
Don't Take the Last Donut: new rules of business etiquette by Judith Bowman
In this wittily titled book Judith Bowman, president of Protocol Consultants International, shares the rules for a proper business introduction, the art of creating a positive first impression, tips for fool-proof small talk, how to manage awkward moments, how to work a room, and finally how to eat donuts.
The Etiquette Advantage in Business: Personal skills for professional success by Peggy Post and Peter Post.
Authors Peter Post and Peggy Post are directors at the Emily Post Institute in Vermont. Who better to turn to than the Posts for questions involving etiquette? In addition to the above listed book, you may also want to check out the institution's recently published Etipedia, http://www.emilypost.com/etipedia an etiquette wiki.
As always stop by the Career Resource Library to learn more about our resources or to set up an appointment with a reference librarian. We are located at One Palace Rd, Room P304E and can be reached at 617-521-2515.
By now you've probably heard of LinkedIn and maybe you even have an account, but do you really know the in's and out's of connecting with people and job hunting via LinkedIn? Do you know the difference between first, second, and third degree contacts or what Inmail is? Let the Career Resource Library help you figure out the best way to network, job hunt, and continue using LinkedIn after you've landed a job.
We have several resources that will help you figure out how to utilize LinkedIn functions for effective networking while following the proper online etiquette. Did you know in addition to being an excellent networking tool, using LinkedIn is also an excellent way to research companies? All company data is gathered directly from member employee's profiles rather than marketing departments so you're more likely to get real, unfiltered information. You can also ask questions about anything from job hunting tips to business travel advice using LinkedIn and get knowledgeable answers from working professionals. If you answer questions, you could be on voted one of LinkedIn's weekly top experts which will give you even more recognition and possible contacts. These are just a couple of the many ways you can use LinkedIn to further your career.
To learn more check out some of our resources:
How to find a job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and other social networks by Brad and Debra Schepp
Finding the job of your dreams isn't as easy as it used to be. Instead of scanning the job wanted adds you're going to have be more proactive and assertive by using the most current and effective tools and methods. This book discusses how to use the most popular social media sites to reach out to other professionals and further your career. You'll learn inside tips and to creating an eye-catching profile and expanding your network. Also included are stories from people who've succeed and landed jobs using social media and managers who use it to look for potential hires.
After returning from years working abroad in Asia, Schaffer developed the concept of "Windmill Networking," which is building up networks of trusted connections, helping others out and reaping the rewards of these connections and favors all of which can be done through LinkedIn. This book is a catalog of the basic and advanced functionalities of the LinkedIn network and an explication of--and recruitment tool for--the Windmill Networking technique. Schaffer's exhaustive guidebook covers everything from self-branding and establishing connections to joining groups and updating one's status.
How to really use LinkedIn : discover the true power of LinkedIn and how to leverage it for your business and career by Jan Vermeiren
In this book, Vermeiran answers the questions people ask: what does this website have that I can use to my advantage? How can I use it in a way that gives me results without my having to spend too much time on it? Vermeiran shows you why LinkedIn is such a powerful tool for everybody to use. Not only that, he also presents a short and effective step-by-step plan for people to apply to get immediate results and advanced strategies for finding new customers, a new job, employees and people to help you get your job done faster. On top of that, the answers to frequently asked questions, an overview of little-known LinkedIn features and the list of free time-saving tools make it the perfect manual to REALLY start using LinkedIn.
For more information stop by the Career Resource Library located at 1 Palace Rd, Room P304E and browse our collection of career related books and magazines. To make an appointment please call (617) 521-2515.
Swing by the Library classroom (LIB-225) and discover where to hunt for LIS specific job banks, paraprofessional postings, internship resources, networking opportunities, and job market trend information. This workshop will provide you with the skills and resources needed to conduct successful job searches and career-advancing networking opportunities.
Where: Lefavour Hall, Library Classroom (LIB-225)
When: Wednesday, June 23rd, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
In keeping with celebrating Diversity Month, we thought here at the Career Resource Library we would highlight a special career niche - the international or travel career!
Students often talk about going abroad, either to study, intern, or for a job position. These are temporary experiences that many people find to be a great way to see the world and get to know new cultures. But perhaps you want even more than this... Do you see yourself as someone who will build a life around travel, whether in the U.S. or overseas? What kinds of careers afford these travel opportunities? Just how do you go about arranging to get paid to pack a suitcase and land in some warm, beautiful, exotic destination? How does it become your job to have some awesome adventure experience?
To learn more about traveling careers, check us out at the Career Resource Library website and visit our Career Guide on International Work.
Want books? Visit our on International Work book section, including titles:
The global citizen : a guide to creating an international life and career, by Elizabeth Kruempelmann, 2002.
Jobs for travel lovers : opportunities at home and abroad, by Ronald L. Krannich, 2006.
International jobs : where they are, how to get them, by Nina Segal, 2003.
The Career Resource Library is located at One Palace Road, Room P304E. For Reference Appointments, give us a call at 617-521-2515, or email us as crl@simmons.edu.
blogged by Julie Waddick 
SENIORS! Come to Suite P304 to pick up your FREE pocket guide "College to Career: Resources for Surviving the Real World."
Pocket Guides are located in the Career Resource Library and Career Education Center, P304. You may also find copies in the Office of Student Activities and Leadership in W002, the MCB basement.
Contents include:
The Career Resource Library and Career Education Center congratulate you on your upcoming graduation, and want you to leave Simmons College feeling prepared and ready for the real world. So stop by P304E and pick up your free pocket guide today!
Do you wonder what you're going to do when you grow up? And if you are already grown up, do you still wonder what you're going to do when you grow up? This question is the personal nemesis of many people. Of all the thousands of possible things that you could do with your life, how does one decide?
Some approach this by looking at their talents, personality, or experience. Others like to see what job markets have the best to offer. For instance, you might want to check out this article, Best Jobs in America, where they've created a top 50 list based on several criteria. The current 10 'best jobs' at the top of the list are:
Each job comes with a profile detailing why it's good, and what its drawbacks are. This article also has Top 10 lists for jobs with the Highest Pay, jobs with the Highest Growth, and jobs with that give you the Highest Quality of Life.
Whatever your approach to career decision-making, the Career Resource Library (CRL) has a lot of things to help you out. For instance we have compiled a Career Exploration Career Guide that contains some fabulous websites such as these:
MassCIS The Massachusetts Career Information System is freely available to all Massachusetts residents and is a great place to get occupational information on hundreds of job types. You can also get information on training and educational opportunities throughout Massachusetts for any occupation that interests you. The site is easy to access and use. Simply create a username and password or else scroll down past the log-in boxes to choose your town and enter your zip code.
CareerOneStop This website is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and is a source for employment, wages, and growth trends for oodles of occupations. Use 'Occupation Information' to create a profile for any occupation and state of your choosing. You can also see the Fastest-Growing Occupations, Occupations with the Most Openings, Occupations with the Largest Employment, and Highest-Paying Occupations.
The Career Resource Library is located at One Palace Road, Room P304E. For Reference Appointments, give us a call at 617-521-2515, or email us as crl@simmons.edu.
blogged by Julie Waddick
