Virtual Advisors
SLA Virtual Advisors provides you with 24/7 e-mail access to career advice and guidance from experienced information professionals willing to volunteer their time to help you! Whether you're trying to figure out your next career move or are moving to another part of the world, Virtual Advisors gives you insights you need to get ahead. Log in to Virtual Advisors.
Coaching
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Marshall Brown, a certified career and executive coach has always had a passion for helping people find ways to live more fulfilling lives. He found that a personalized, "no nonsense" approach to coaching was the most efficient and effective way to get people on a successful life course. As a coach, Marshall helps individuals to find their passions and encourages them to move ahead in reaching their goals. His first book, High Level Resumes, reflects his successful work with hundreds of job candidates. He is a Past Board President of the DC Chapters of the International Coach Federation and the Association of Career Professionals, International. Marshall holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is certified by the International Coach Federation, Career Coach Institute and the Coaches Training Institute.
To help you advance in your career, SLA is pleased to announce a partnership with Marshall Brown & Associates. Whether you are seeking to transition into a new position today or thinking about it for tomorrow, Marshall Brown & Associates can assist you. Marshall has been SLA's featured career coach at several conferences and has had numerous articles published in Information Outlook.
To subscribe to Marshall's free e-newsletter, "It's All About You," please visit Marshall Brown & Associates. For more information contact Marshall at marshall@mbrownassociates.com.
Career Series
| 17 April 2008 | 2:00 -3:30 p.m. EST | Cost: US$ 25.00 |
Embarking on a job search or career change but feeling overwhelmed with where to start? If you know you have excellent skills, ideal experience and incredible passion for your work but don't know how to package yourself to effectively communicate your professional message, then attend "Marketing Brand You." This workshop will focus on how to maximize what you have to offer and how to present it to ensure you're the candidate that rises to the top.
You will learn ways to leverage your skill set, develop a resume and cover letter that effectively represent you and the value you bring to an organization and techniques to tap into valuable networks and increase your exposure to opportunities.
You will also walk away with "10 Secrets to Manage Your Career for Enhanced Satisfaction."
The Realities of a Successful Job Search
| 10 September 2008 | 2:00 -3:30 p.m. EST | Cost: US$ 25.00 |
Are you "in-between successes" or perhaps considering a job change?
Hear from a panel of hiring professionals including a career coach and a human resource director about what employers look for in potential applicants and what makes a candidate "stand out" from their competition. Learn from those that have made a transition as they share their ideas and thoughts with you.
Podcast Center
Get the latest job seeker tips for Info Pros! Every other month the Career Center will have helpful tips in getting the job of your dreams. Read more.
Mentoring
This information portal concentrates on the mentoring opportunities offered by SLA and its chapters and divisions. There are many more informal mentoring arrangements or opportunities within SLA not included here. To find out about these please contact your local chapter or division chair. If anyone has more information about mentoring opportunities or other resources on the subject please contact the Information Center at resources@sla.org.
Mentoring Programs
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| Eastern Canada Mentoring Group Annual Report |
Minnesota Mentor Program Forms |
Southern Carolina Telementoring page |
Toronto Professional Liaison Program |
| Upstate New York Mentorship Program |
Western Canada Mentoring Students |
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| Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Mentoring Services |
Science-Technology Mentoring Program |
Solo Mentoring Progam |
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Caucus |
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues |
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Mentoring Bibliography and Other Resources
If you have any comments or suggestions for this information portal please contact the Information Center at resources@sla.org
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