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Develop expertise in digital
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technology, cataloging, information
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Pursue certifications required to obtain
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employer seeks in an employee:
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students can utilize the resources
at UNT such as the job posting on the
career center which offers multiple
workshops, resume review sessions, i
coaching/advising, on campus career 4
employment opportunities page and
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services such as career
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events,multiple networking activities,
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career by using the above resources
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resources is to enable the students to
students seeking job
acquire the required skills, develop
professionally, provide career
readiness, and help in
networking with professionals in
the library field.
