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Hack Your Career: Dream Job FTW!. Jesse Lanz and Nicole Pasini. Wednesday, July 18, 2012. FTW = FOR THE WIN. source: http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oh-get-a-job-charlie-day.jpg , Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Jesse Lanz Community Library Manager Diamond Bar Library - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Hack Your Career: Dream Job FTW!Jesse Lanz and Nicole Pasini

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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FTW = FOR THE WIN

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source: http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oh-get-a-job-charlie-day.jpg, Always Sunny in Philadelphia

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Jesse LanzCommunity Library Manager

Diamond Bar LibraryCounty of Los Angeles Public Library

[email protected]

Nicole PasiniBranch Manager

Woodside and Portola Valley LibrariesSan Mateo County Library

[email protected]

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source: http://www.someecards.com/graduation-cards/allow-me-to-take-some-pressure-off-your-job-search

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SOMETHING HOPEFUL

source: http://calmingmanatee.com/img/manatee1.jpg

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objectives• Identify the three questions they need to answer

before beginning the job search process.• Understand the three major ways that civil

service hiring processes differ from hiring processes in the private and nonprofit sectors.

• Identify 10 steps that go into successful resumes, applications and interviews, from the perspective of hiring managers.

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sections• Where Are You Going? Where Have You

Been?• The Civil Service Process• Pre-Application Work• Resumes and Applications• Interviews

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Where are you going?

Where have you been?source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zabdiel/3028620509

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source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottiet812/4436396357/

WAIT….

WHERE AM I GOING???

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to prepare for what's next?

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source: http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Picture-25.png

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You Are Not Joan Jett.

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/no-alternative/5252958850/

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source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shankbone/4488830140/

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Can you give me a good reference?

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/psexypsychic/

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Ask a Mentor for Help!"Find someone who you trust who might be

willing to mentor you in the job search progress. ...

- A Library Director

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The Civil Service Process

source: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/95508819/

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Major DifferencesCivil Service vs. Private Sector• Open & competitive vs. ?• Highly formal vs. ?• Usually slow vs. ?

major differences

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understanding the process

source: http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/portal/site/HR

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source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/finsthwait/295045370/

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source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfbps/4597078894/

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source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfbps/4597078894/

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source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/videocrab/280787884/

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Analyze This

Supervisory Librarian Job Announcement

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Typical Tasks• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and terminates subordinate personnel;• Creates employee work schedules;• Attends professional workshops and meetings;• Participates and assists in making system policy decisions for program area;• Gathers and conducts analysis of data for various internal library reports.• Plans, develops, organizes, conducts, publicizes and evaluates appropriate programs;• Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of library facilities and materials; assists patrons on

selection of appropriate material; • Evaluates and reviews Library literature;• Manages collections based upon community needs using established procedures;• Promotes reading and performs reader's advisory services;• Answers difficult reference questions;• Collaborates with local educational and community agencies on projects and presentations;• Recommends materials to be purchased and purges old materials based on established criteria;• Manages a community library in the absence of the Community Librarian to resolve routine operating

problems;• Organizes the physical interior for assigned section of the library; coordinates library displays;• Speaks to community groups;• Plans and develops programs for assigned section;• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the County Library; allocates and monitors

spending for programs;• Oversees all aspects of a program such as , technical innovation, outreach, training, and staff

development;• Coordinates the Integrated Library System (ILS) with circulation and information system staff and

develops procedures for use in all outlets;• Analyzes and resolves automation problems with technical information system staff;• Performs other related duties as required.

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Typical Tasks• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and terminates subordinate personnel;• Creates employee work schedules;• Attends professional workshops and meetings;• Participates and assists in making system policy decisions for program area;• Gathers and conducts analysis of data for various internal library reports.• Plans, develops, organizes, conducts, publicizes and evaluates appropriate programs;• Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of library facilities and materials; assists patrons

on selection of appropriate material; • Evaluates and reviews Library literature;• Manages collections based upon community needs using established procedures;• Promotes reading and performs reader's advisory services;• Answers difficult reference questions;• Collaborates with local educational and community agencies on projects and presentations;• Recommends materials to be purchased and purges old materials based on established criteria;• Manages a community library in the absence of the Community Librarian to resolve routine operating

problems;• Organizes the physical interior for assigned section of the library; coordinates library displays;• Speaks to community groups;• Plans and develops programs for assigned section;• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the County Library; allocates and monitors spending for

programs;• Oversees all aspects of a program such as , technical innovation, outreach, training, and staff development;• Coordinates the Integrated Library System (ILS) with circulation and information system staff and develops

procedures for use in all outlets;• Analyzes and resolves automation problems with technical information system staff;• Performs other related duties as required.

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Typical Tasks• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and terminates subordinate personnel;• Creates employee work schedules;• Attends professional workshops and meetings;• Participates and assists in making system policy decisions for program area;• Gathers and conducts analysis of data for various internal library reports.• Plans, develops, organizes, conducts, publicizes and evaluates appropriate programs;• Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of library facilities and materials; assists patrons

on selection of appropriate material; • Evaluates and reviews Library literature;• Manages collections based upon community needs using established procedures;• Promotes reading and performs reader's advisory services;• Answers difficult reference questions;• Collaborates with local educational and community agencies on projects and presentations;• Recommends materials to be purchased and purges old materials based on established criteria;• Manages a community library in the absence of the Community Librarian to resolve routine operating

problems;• Organizes the physical interior for assigned section of the library; coordinates library displays;• Speaks to community groups;• Plans and develops programs for assigned section;• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the County Library; allocates and monitors spending for

programs;• Oversees all aspects of a program such as , technical innovation, outreach, training, and staff development;• Coordinates the Integrated Library System (ILS) with circulation and information system staff and develops

procedures for use in all outlets;• Analyzes and resolves automation problems with technical information system staff;• Performs other related duties as required.

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Typical Tasks• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and terminates subordinate personnel;• Creates employee work schedules;• Attends professional workshops and meetings;• Participates and assists in making system policy decisions for program area;• Gathers and conducts analysis of data for various internal library reports.• Plans, develops, organizes, conducts, publicizes and evaluates appropriate programs;• Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of library facilities and materials; assists patrons on selection

of appropriate material; • Evaluates and reviews Library literature;• Manages collections based upon community needs using established procedures;• Promotes reading and performs reader's advisory services;• Answers difficult reference questions;• Collaborates with local educational and community agencies on projects and presentations;• Recommends materials to be purchased and purges old materials based on established criteria;• Manages a community library in the absence of the Community Librarian to resolve routine

operating problems;• Organizes the physical interior for assigned section of the library; coordinates library displays;• Speaks to community groups;• Plans and develops programs for assigned section;• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the County Library; allocates and monitors

spending for programs;• Oversees all aspects of a program such as , technical innovation, outreach, training, and staff

development;• Coordinates the Integrated Library System (ILS) with circulation and information system staff and

develops procedures for use in all outlets;• Analyzes and resolves automation problems with technical information system staff;• Performs other related duties as required.

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Typical Tasks• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and terminates subordinate personnel;• Creates employee work schedules;• Attends professional workshops and meetings;• Participates and assists in making system policy decisions for program area;• Gathers and conducts analysis of data for various internal library reports.• Plans, develops, organizes, conducts, publicizes and evaluates appropriate programs;• Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of library facilities and materials; assists patrons on selection

of appropriate material; • Evaluates and reviews Library literature;• Manages collections based upon community needs using established procedures;• Promotes reading and performs reader's advisory services;• Answers difficult reference questions;• Collaborates with local educational and community agencies on projects and presentations;• Recommends materials to be purchased and purges old materials based on established criteria;• Manages a community library in the absence of the Community Librarian to resolve routine

operating problems;• Organizes the physical interior for assigned section of the library; coordinates library displays;• Speaks to community groups;• Plans and develops programs for assigned section;• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the County Library; allocates and monitors

spending for programs;• Oversees all aspects of a program such as , technical innovation, outreach, training, and staff

development;• Coordinates the Integrated Library System (ILS) with circulation and information system staff and

develops procedures for use in all outlets;• Analyzes and resolves automation problems with technical information system staff;• Performs other related duties as required.

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Research the Librarysource: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannonpatrick17/2394235624/

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blacktulip/395220505/

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kavo1/526353251/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsl-libdev/3615593368/

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"If you haven’t done any research, you are going to be written off. You are a librarian."

- Retired Library Director

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why?

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/videolux/2389320345/

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Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sybrenstuvel/2468506922/

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Follow instructions

the application

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackbetty/4427395256/

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Grammar counts!

the application

Source:http://www.flickr.com/photos/dickdotcom/818445088/

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So does spelling!

the application

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pswansen/216995731/

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the application

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ittybittiesforyou/3539781784/in/photostream

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the resume

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/videolux/2389320345/

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a resume…

is:a summarythe highlightsa first impression

is not:an autobiographya confessionala comprehensive list of everything you’ve done in every job, ever

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length

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bionicteaching/3212235059/

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appearance

   

DO use a legible font

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appearance

   

DO include white space

(but not this much)

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appearance

   

DO proofread (and have someone else proofread too)

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/b-may/6170176616/

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appearance

   

DON’T assume abbreviations are universal

CLM? ARA? RYSC? ROM? RA? LA? ALA? APRC? RASC? CDS? CRC? ILS? SAM? AIRC? BRC? FOL? CHIPS? AVMS? CBE? NIC? SIR? NFMS? EXCOM? DSR? SMS? AUP? MMT? ADCON?

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Presented storytimes Holding storytime

Led team Team leader

Designed web page In charge of web design

Implemented guidelines Worked on guidelines

Provided customer service Customer service

These are consistent & parallel These aren’t

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grammar & punctuation

   

DON’T worry about using complete sentences

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source: http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3pmgye/

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Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfbps/4597078894/

   

the interview

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review!

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/quack-quack/2157564985/

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Formulate questions you think you may be asked

practice, practice, practice

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What questions have you been asked at interviews?

practice, practice, practice

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Here are some topics that the experts we surveyed frequently ask about:

• Great customer service experiences• Differences in philosophy/values with

management/administration• Electronic resources and their challenges

to customers• Change

practice, practice, practice

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Prepare for the dreaded questions…

practice, practice, practice

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1. Tell us something about yourself.

practice, practice, practice

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/timriley/2630062931/

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2. What are your weaknesses?

practice, practice, practice

Source:http://www.someecards.com/workplace-cards/dick-clark-die-workplace-work-funny-ecard

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3. So, what questions do you have for us?

practice, practice, practice

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/busyprinting/4228084870/

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Get comfortable telling stories about yourself

practice, practice, practice

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fcpl/3498006166/

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    How does this story present me as a candidate for this position?

practice, practice, practice

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Have a friend quiz you…

and/or…

videorecord yourself

practice, practice, practice

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Take your time(but if there’s a time limit be aware of it!)

in the interview…

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonivc/2283676770/

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in the interview…

   

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ittybittiesforyou/3539781784/in/photostream

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Dress for success

in the interview…

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgd3/2155660009/

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Shake each panel member’s hand at the beginning and end of the interview

in the interview…

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytudut/5188623575/

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Make eye contact (but remember it’s not a staring contest)

in the interview…

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawksanddoves/496757353/

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Of course you are!

nervous?

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These guys probably are too!

still nervous?

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfbps/4597078894/

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just remember…

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source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hystericalmark/2484549521/sizes/l/in/photostream/

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questions?

Source: http://www.unshelved.com/2007-9-27

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thanks!

Jesse LanzCommunity Library ManagerDiamond Bar LibraryCounty of Los Angeles Public [email protected]

Nicole PasiniBranch ManagerWoodside and Portola Valley LibrariesSan Mateo County [email protected]

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