{"id":83960,"date":"2014-11-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=83960"},"modified":"2014-11-10T10:53:16","modified_gmt":"2014-11-10T16:53:16","slug":"gaining-new-perspectives-during-hiring-woes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=83960","title":{"rendered":"Gaining New Perspectives During Hiring Woes"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Angela Piccola, Assistant, INALJ Virtual Work<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Gaining New Perspectives During Hiring Woes<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Angela\"<\/a>When I found INALJ, the amount of resources and overall camaraderie almost overwhelmed me\u00a0because it showed there is hope in this field. With the lists of alternative career keywords that fit within\u00a0our skillset and the pages of updated jobs, it means so much to know there are possibilities. The amount\u00a0of new graduates and seasoned veterans in the job market makes seeking employment a daunting task.\u00a0No matter what an individual\u2019s skillset there is still someone out there that can best them based on their\u00a0differences. Resources like INALJ help to create a competitive edge on our peers by giving us the power\u00a0of information and the ability to create a net of opportunities.<\/p>\n

The first time I pursued employment in this field, I was met with a lot of rejection. I tried to\u00a0revamp my resume and use better keywords to describe my work experiences. I started volunteering my\u00a0time at a local library just to be considered for anything. Months went by and I did not receive a single\u00a0response a Manager or someone from the Human Resources department. I gained great skills but\u00a0grouped it with the rest of my failures because I was unable to find employment. I joined online round\u00a0tables for ALA and went to my local chapter\u2019s meetings to just network more to find openings. It helped\u00a0a little to find other passionate people within the field in person, but it still felt like my resume was\u00a0overlooked with each application I submitted.<\/p>\n

At this point, I was applying to every job in the area spanning 50 miles or more from my home;\u00a0basically I was getting pretty desperate. Opportunity finally called and I got exactly one response back.\u00a0Having only one chance to prove myself set my nerves to a heightened level. I rehearsed different\u00a0question scenarios and went over every skill I obtained from volunteering. Using the knowledge I\u00a0learned from volunteering on top of the classes I had taken, helped me to become the ideal candidate. I\u00a0luckily got the job, but I still wonder what my future prospects will be when I have to make any career\u00a0changes. Now that I have more experience will I have to be prepared for the possibility of months\u00a0without work?<\/p>\n

Our field is about finding the niche we can make a place for ourselves. Whether it\u2019s archives,\u00a0public, academic, or something completely out of the normal roles, our careers are what we make of\u00a0them. Creating a new version of ourselves with each venture gives a whole new perspective on growth\u00a0and achievement. Even working full time and going to school full time, I still try to find as many\u00a0opportunities as possible to fit in. We must contribute to this field to make ourselves relevant and\u00a0create a track record of being a trailblazer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Angela Piccola, Assistant, INALJ Virtual Work Gaining New Perspectives During Hiring Woes When I found INALJ, the amount of resources and overall camaraderie almost overwhelmed me\u00a0because it showed there is hope in this field. With the lists of alternative career keywords that fit within\u00a0our skillset and the pages of updated jobs, it means so…<\/p>\n

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