campaigning for a library job: maximizing professional development opportunities to differentiate...
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Campaigning for a Library
Job:
Maximizing Professional Development Opportunities to
Differentiate Yourself from Other Applicants
Introduction
Suzanna Conrad, Cal Poly PomonaAmanda Bjorling, Deer Creek
Mackinaw School District
Current Challenges in
the Job Market
"Day 12 - Jan 12: Madame Librarian" from howardpa58 at http://www.flickr.com/photos/phowardphoto/7872337078/
"Daring Standing Hand Boots" from The Daring Librarian at http://www.flickr.com/photos/info_grrl/6441665459/in/set-72157625843116187
Misconceptions of new LIS graduates
"CB101780: Smiling Graduate 2002" from Spirit-Fire at http://www.flickr.com/photos/spirit-fire/4964476269/
How can you avoid being overlooked?
Career goals
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"Looking back at LIFE" from c.a. muller at http://www.flickr.com/photos/cliff_robin/2041192065/
Importance of Associations
"Spacebar Spacing Sucks" from The Daring Librarian at http://www.flickr.com/photos/info_grrl/6493098441/in/set-72157625843116187
"Super Librarian Launch 2007" from nancydowd at http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewordblog/487127613/
"Super Librarian & Wonder Woman" from London Public Library at http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonpubliclibrary/5638139996/
Your strengths
Fresh perspective
Energy
Innovation
AmbitionZeal Motivation
Focus Vision
Verve
Social
Willingness
"The Road Less Travelled" from Ann Douglas at http://www.flickr.com/photos/anndouglas/573132523/
Growth positions
"Internet" from hdzimmermann at http://www.flickr.com/photos/hdz/5623651313
"weightloss 001" from Kristin Brenemen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/wyldkyss/436895044/
"Luggage handling" from Shanghai Daddy at http://www.flickr.com/photos/shanghaidaddy/4206816335/
Your resume & the
importance of selling yourself
On paper
● Modesty never wins● Create a relevant story● Tailor your resume● New cover letters for every
application● Examples of real projects● Tailored letters from references● You on paper = your future in the
process
Your interview process as a sales pitch
Continued sales pitch
● Confidence - this job is your job● Multiple interviews may be required● Challenges of phone interviews● Preparing for interviews individually
● Making an impression in a short amount of time
● Keeping your stamina up for long interviews
● Doing your research● Showing samples of projects and work
Second round interviews
"Austin marathon runner" from charlie llewellin at http://www.flickr.com/photos/charliellewellin/4359756110/
Suzanna Conrad, Digital Initiatives Librarian,
Cal Poly Pomona [email protected]
Thank you!
Amanda Bjorling,District Media Specialist,Deer Creek-Mackinaw
School [email protected]