Career Development Resources

Career Development Resources for Effective Job Searching and Beyond

The resources listed on these pages will help you prepare for a productive and effective job search as well as enhance your career development efforts.

Career Development Resource Guide (PDF)

A comprehensive guide published by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment.

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Career Assessments

Resources to help you determine your strengths.

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Cover Letters

Resources for guidelines and examples of effective cover letters.

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General Career Advice

General resources such as how to impress a new employer, dressing for success, working a career fair, etc.

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Interviewing

Articles on improving interview skills, including how to manage different types of interviews, how to answer tough questions, etc.

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Job Search Strategies

Information on things you should know about job hunting and the process, how to find a job with the federal government, and other job search strategies.

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Virtual Professional Development Presentations

Great resources on career advancement. Podcast series posted; Links to webinars included; PowerPoint presentations on creating resumes, etc.

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Networking

Articles on why to network and how to do it effectively to meet your career goals.

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Professional Portfolios

Resources on developing professional portfolios using various media formats.

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Resumes

Resources for guidelines for preparing effective resumes, as well as examples.

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Salaries

Articles on effective ways to negotiate salary offers..

ALA Conference-Related Resources

ALA JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center

​Details on ALA JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center during the ALA Midwinter and Annual Conferences. Check this page often, as it will be updated regularly as we get closer to the conference.

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Conference Workshops

Details of programs and workshops being held at the upcoming ALA Conference that may be of interest to job seekers. Includes links to sign up for career counseling and resume review help.

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Recruiters at Conference

Recruiters who will be onsite in the JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center at the upcoming ALA conference.

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If you have questions or suggestions about the content in the Career Development Resources section, please contact ALA HRDR.


Revised July 2020