Thanks to everyone who came out to Sophia Apostol's talk today about negotiating a job offer. We hope it was informative and helps you advocate for yourself once you land the job.
Sophia's slides can be found here.
Guest Speaker - Sophia Apostol on negotiating an employment contract
Sophia Apostol (University of Guelph) will be presenting her crowd-pleasing talk from OLA 2012 "Negotiate? Who Me? Yes, You!" to FIMS Faculty and Students on Thursday, March 15 from 12-1pm in the Social Sciences Center (SSC) Room 2020. No sign-up, but we will meet in front of the GRC on Thursday at 1150am before walking over to the session.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
Thinking about attending the CLA Conference in May? And other CLA news
Links for the upcoming CLA 2012 National Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa:
Check out the CLA Conference Program Highlights.
Take a look at these tips on attending the conference when you have a tight budget.
Interested in volunteering for the conference? The application form and the volunteer job descriptions are available on the CLA website here. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 23, 2012.
In addition to the upcoming conference, consider these items of note:
Career Development Webinar Series
CLA Student Article Award
CLA Awards (there are some scholarship opportunities)
Check out the CLA Conference Program Highlights.
Take a look at these tips on attending the conference when you have a tight budget.
Interested in volunteering for the conference? The application form and the volunteer job descriptions are available on the CLA website here. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 23, 2012.
In addition to the upcoming conference, consider these items of note:
Career Development Webinar Series
CLA Student Article Award
CLA Awards (there are some scholarship opportunities)
Speed Networking
Tuesday, March 20
6-8pm
Masonville Library
The way the event will work is that you will have 15 minutes with each professional, then there will be a break after 45 minutes, and a chance to mingle at the end.
You will have a chance to speak with:
Trista Blonde, High School Librarian, Lambton-Kent School District
David Fiander, Web Librarian, Western University
Ellie Contursi, Supervisor, Cherryhill, London Public Library
Kevin Moore, Supervisor, Pond Mills, London Public Library
George Goodall, Senior Research Analyst, Info Tech Research
Jonothan Kidd, Research Analyst, Info Tech Research
Refreshments will be served.
$5 per ticket, get yours at the door.
Email sfelkar@uwo.ca if you have any questions.
6-8pm
Masonville Library
The way the event will work is that you will have 15 minutes with each professional, then there will be a break after 45 minutes, and a chance to mingle at the end.
You will have a chance to speak with:
Trista Blonde, High School Librarian, Lambton-Kent School District
David Fiander, Web Librarian, Western University
Ellie Contursi, Supervisor, Cherryhill, London Public Library
Kevin Moore, Supervisor, Pond Mills, London Public Library
George Goodall, Senior Research Analyst, Info Tech Research
Jonothan Kidd, Research Analyst, Info Tech Research
Refreshments will be served.
$5 per ticket, get yours at the door.
Email sfelkar@uwo.ca if you have any questions.
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Welcome to the University of Western Ontario (UWO) Canadian Library Association (CLA) Student Chapter website!
The UWO CLA Student Chapter strives to create opportunities for professional development by hosting guest speakers, networking events, and library tours, organizing peer and professional mentorship programs, encouraging leadership and adding some fun with social events.
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