The Networking Café brings together activities to help attendees get connected and get ahead professionally. Wondering about your career options or opportunities for postgraduate study? Want to learn more about SAA’s Mentoring Program? Meet with Funders? The Networking Café is theplace to go!
Wednesday, August 19: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday, August 20: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday, August 21: 7:00 am – 5:30pm
Saturday, August 22: 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Career Center
Hosted by SAA’s Membership Committee, the Career Center provides services and opportunities for job seekers and employers.
Wednesday, August 19: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday, August 20: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday, August 21: 7:00 am – 5:30pm
Saturday, August 22: 7:30 am – 10:00 am
For Job Seekers:
- Post your résumé for prospective employers to see at the conference.
- Review job announcements and meet with employers.
- Get help polishing your résumé and/or consult with volunteer career advisors. (Attendees are invited to schedule an appointment in advance for consultation with an advisor. Please see the Career Development Subcommittee website for more information: http://www2.archivists.org/groups/career-development-subcommittee. The deadline is July 1.)
For Employers:
- Post your position announcement(s). Please your announcement(s) on file in the Career Center and expand your applicant pool.
- Meet job seekers and potential employees. Employers who participate in the Career Center will have the chance to meet and speak with job seekers in an informal and relaxed setting.
Archival Education, "Funders' Corner," and More
Information tables are available within the Networking Café for graduate archival education programs and allied organizations to distribute program literature and have representatives answer questions one on one.
“Funders Corner” in the Networking Café!
Drop by the Networking Café during the annual meeting to visit with program officers from CLIR, IMLS, NEH, and NHPRC. Share ideas about projects and get some details on relevant funding programs. If a representative isn’t there when you come by, grab some literature and leave a note requesting a follow up communication. See how you can turn your inspirations into activities!
Mentoring Program Meet-and-Greet
Are you seeking guidance on your professional development? Do you want to share your knowledge and experience with a fresh young talent? Stop by the Networking Café and learn about how SAA’s dynamic Mentoring Program can help you make the right connections. And if you’re already part of the Program, this is a great opportunity to meet your mentor or protégé in person!
(Thursday, August 20, 10:30 – 11:00 am)
