Are you thinking about doing a PhD, but unsure how long it actually takes? A PhD can open doors to advanced research, academic teaching, and specialist career paths. In practice, the length of the programme varies depending on several factors, including country, mode of study, funding, supervisory style, and field of research, as well as … Read more
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I was hired to manage an unmanageable team Just about a year ago, I started managing a team of creatives. I had worked alongside them for several years and had a good rapport with all of them. That all changed the instant I was promoted. … Read more
Eloise This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Musical Chairs, by Amy Poeppel, who loves nothing better than to assemble a big messy group of family and chosen family and let … Read more
We’re back! After an unintentionally long break, we’re back. Let’s consider this Season 2b. This episode my guest is Jaime Taylor. Jaime is a contributing person-who-hires-library-workers on the Further Questions feature here on Hiring Librarians (which returns tomorrow), the Discovery & Resource Management Systems Coordinator at the W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts, a … Read more
Oh hey! This feature has been on hiatus since February, but now it’s back! Let’s do a deeper dive into specific hiring questions! About once a month, I get answers from a group of people who hire library and LIS workers. I’d love to hear from you: what should I ask next time? Or, let … Read more
Faced with a blank screen and an illustrious career, it can be hard to know where to start when you need a CV. Luckily, CV Shed has a handy tip for you. As with any overwhelming task, it’s easier if you break it down into smaller chunks. Let’s get rid of the blank screen by … Read more
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Admin is policing my soda consumption The admin assistant at my job is monitoring and policing my soda intake. Work provides a selection of free snacks and beverages in the kitchen. I do drink more soda than the average person, probably 2-5 cans when I’m … Read more
Please note: this is an anonymous response to an online survey; I do not have any way of contacting the respondent or verifying responses. Their answers may reflect good, bad, or middling job searching practices. I invite you to take what’s useful and leave the rest. Your Demographics and Search Parameters How long have you … Read more
A reader writes: I have a severe fear of flying that I’ve been working on with my therapist for a few years now. I was a frequent but nervous flier prior to the pandemic, and my fear has gotten exceptionally worse since. It’s at the point where I physically manifest my anxiety days and weeks … Read more
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My terrible coworker is impossible to get rid of I’m going insane. I love my job, my leadership, and my team, but I have one coworker who is the absolute worst. She comes in late, leaves early, spends the day gossiping and hanging out in … Read more