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Presenters: Elizabeth Figa, Ph.D. and Julia Wright, B.S. University of North Texas Department of Library and Information Sciences Storytelling Techniques for Interviews and Position Advancement

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Storytelling Techniques for Interviews and Position Advancement. Presenters: Elizabeth Figa, Ph.D . and Julia Wright, B.S. University of North Texas Department of Library and Information Sciences. Thank you for the Invitation. Donna Kearley for the invitation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Storytelling Techniques for Interviews and Position Advancement

Presenters: Elizabeth Figa, Ph.D. and Julia Wright, B.S.

University of North Texas Department of Library and

Information Sciences

Storytelling Techniques for Interviews and Position

Advancement

Page 2: Storytelling Techniques for Interviews and Position Advancement

Donna Kearley for the invitationGreg Hardin for the topic idea of

storytelling and interviewing

Thank you for the Invitation

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Learning Objectives:This session will  provide knowledge and skills toPrepare your cover letter and other included

materials to tell your storyMethods to rehearse for your interview using

 storytelling techniquesPractical methods to prepare to field a variety of

questions including the one question that is your greatest fear

How to gather competitive intelligence and organizational information  

Preparing your “giveaway”What to do when you get home

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Current Trends in Library HiringThere are positions open Competition is high There are actions job seekers can take to

be optimally prepared!

Who here is currently seeking a position o an advancement opportunity?

Who here has or knows of a position opening?

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Networking results in lots of leadsUse your library skills to search for position

openings

Know where to Look and Network!

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The Application PaperworkOptimize your first impressionPrepare your cover letter and other included

materials to tell your story

* Do not feel forced to conform to a one page resume!*

Consider enclosures such as:PublicationsSamples of course workAnnotated bibliographic guideBusiness card

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Methods to Prepare ( Rehearse)

Job Description … research on similar positions.Be confident in the ways your skills match the

positionPrepare a set of questions YOU would ask the person

interviewing for the job you wantConsider the “common questions”: What interests

you about this job?.Practice answering those questions … aloud! Over

and over. Ask someone else to do a practice interview with you.

Treat it like a real interview.Phone interview preparation

The one question that is your greatest fear

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Methods to Prepare ( Rehearse)Methods to warm up and rehearse for

your interview using  storytelling techniques

LIVE/INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION

LED BY DR. FIGA

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Two Case Studies

Case study of the library development job: No direct experience

Dr. Figa’s Story as a Case Study: Advancement

Your references can also be your “consultant

The #1 way to advance in your organization”

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Organization Research (Competitive Intelligence)

Organization websiteBudgetDepartmentsBoard membersLeadersSalary rangeInterviewing team

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ResearchGoogle

OrganizationInterviewing teamArticles recently written about the

organizationArticles written by leaders in the organizationCurrent events within the organization

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“Giveaways”

Be memorable!Business cardsPortfolioBookmarkHandoutPaper

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Things to do when you get homeMake notes on the interviewDocument namesProcess Follow-upsThank you notes to all appropriate

personnelOther suggestions from the audience?

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SummaryQuestions from the participants:Drawing for Two Certificates

THANK YOU!!Elizabeth Figa and Julia Wright