GLAM is a virtual career festival for graduate students in select library programs and Government, Library, Archive, & Museum employers.Some organizations are recruiting, others are offering networking opportunities, and still others are professional organizations sharing information about the benefits of membership. Take a look at attending organizations and what they're looking for and set up your schedule beginning on February 14th. Review and filter attending organizations by using the "All employers" link on the upper left side of this page.CAREER EXPLORATION PANELSRecordings will be added within a week of each discussionGLAM 2025 Career Exploration PanelsRecordings
Alternative Career Paths for Librarians



Careers in Government Organizations



Careers in Archives
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Careers in Special Libraries, Tuesday, February 18



Careers in Public Libraries, Thursday, February 20



Careers in Academia, Friday, February 21
PREPARE FOR THE FAIRVirtual Fair & Handshake 101 RecordingLearn how to register for the fair, how to find organizations attending, and discover what recruiters see when they look for talent. View the recording or download the slides. Also check out Handshake's Guide to Attending a Virtual Fair. February 24, Noon Central: ALA Career Readiness & Networking SessionALA Talent Acquisition Manager Adriane Alicea will will cover topics including career readiness, networking best practices, and more. The session will be recorded. Register to attend. Before theFairMake sure your resume is ready to be seen by employers before you upload it to Handshake. Be sure to set the document to "Visible" on Handshake.Review the list of employers participating, identify your top 5-10 (based on your interests, skills, and the types of roles you think you would be a good fit for) and research their openings in advance. Search Employers on Handshake to learn more about the companies and what they’re looking for. Do not plan to visit with every employer attending the fair.Practice your Pitch! Your professional "elevator" pitch is not a script for you to memorize and recite verbatim. It is a "mental outline" to help you organize and remember the main qualities you want to share with organizations. Remember to approach each interaction as a conversation, and not a monologue.On the Day of the FairDress comfortably and professionally in businesscasual attire.Make sure your resume is updated and set to "visible "on Handshake, and that you have a quiet environment with reliable internet connection.After the FairFollow up with employers in Handshake using the "send a message" button. See Handshake's Guide to Attending a Virtual Fair for details.