{"id":55641,"date":"2013-12-30T11:21:40","date_gmt":"2013-12-30T16:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=55641"},"modified":"2014-02-09T22:00:05","modified_gmt":"2014-02-10T03:00:05","slug":"an-ideas-list-in-6-for-your-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=55641","title":{"rendered":"An Ideas List (in 6) for your New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Sarah Roark Schott, Head Editor, INALJ Arizona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

An Ideas List (in 6) for your New Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"SarahRoarkSchottINALJ\"<\/a>For many of us the thought of beginning a new year looking for a new library job is daunting. Instead of a list of tips to get healthy, I thought I would come up with a list of ideas to help boost confidence in your job hunt. Please feel free to share your New Year\u2019s job hunt resolutions in the comments!<\/p>\n

1. Try something new with your resume<\/b>. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reduce your text, keep the descriptions short and simple. Remember employers typically give resumes 30-45 seconds to catch their interest. Bolded key words will also help draw the eye down the page.<\/p>\n

2. Did you have a really great interview<\/b> and connection with a hiring committee or manager that did not lead to a job offer? Try emailing the interviewers for some feedback. It can never hurt to ask, especially if it leads to some really great ideas!<\/p>\n

3. Submit a paper to a local conference you wouldn\u2019t normally consider.<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Have you ever considered a history conference? Archivists and librarians typically know collections best, and can be a huge wealth of information for historians! Networking!<\/p>\n

4. Have you heard of meetup.com?<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Organize a job hunting group to meet with a couple of times a month! You might get some great advice from fellow job hunters.<\/p>\n

5. Look for library, archive, or research positions in a corporate setting.<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One of my favorite MLS classes was Corporate Libraries with Dr. Jim Matarazzo from Simmons. Before taking the class I never thought about working as a librarian for a business. Make a list of companies you would like to work for, and check their websites for openings that might be a good fit for you! (This is actually how I landed my current job!)<\/p>\n

6. Try an interview outfit swap with a friend!<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sometimes a new blouse, tie or accessory can give you a much needed boost before an interview.<\/p>\n

Good luck this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Sarah Roark Schott, Head Editor, INALJ Arizona An Ideas List (in 6) for your New Year For many of us the thought of beginning a new year looking for a new library job is daunting. Instead of a list of tips to get healthy, I thought I would come up with a list of…<\/p>\n

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