{"id":85706,"date":"2014-12-12T11:30:41","date_gmt":"2014-12-12T17:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=85706"},"modified":"2014-12-12T15:46:45","modified_gmt":"2014-12-12T21:46:45","slug":"resume-review-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=85706","title":{"rendered":"Resume Review Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Paula Pergament, Volunteer for ALA’s NMRT Resume Review Committee<\/em><\/p>\n

Resume Review Service<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Paula<\/a>We hear this job-seeking advice all the time: it\u2019s important to make the most of\u00a0professional conferences by networking, and to have your resume and cover letter\u00a0reviewed by an experienced professional in your field. However, finding the right\u00a0professional to look over your resume and cover letter can be challenging, and\u00a0networking can be intimidating at conferences, especially if you struggle with finding a\u00a0way to start a conversation with a complete stranger. An upcoming event offers a great\u00a0opportunity to address these challenges and more: the American Library Association\u2019s\u00a0Midwinter Meeting.<\/p>\n

The New Members Round Table (NMRT) Resume Review Service Committee is\u00a0recruiting resume reviewers and booth greeters as well as taking resume review\u00a0appointments for ALA\u2019s 2015 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. The Midwinter meeting\u00a0begins on Friday, January 30, 2015, and concludes on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.<\/p>\n

Volunteers are needed to greet participants, and\/or review resumes and cover letters\u00a0of those who are undergoing a job search in this challenging economic climate. The\u00a0conference review service is free of charge to anyone. Librarians from all types of\u00a0libraries and specializations are invited to volunteer. The Resume Review Service\u00a0is especially in need of Public, Special and School Media Specialists volunteers.\u00a0Volunteering as a booth greeter is a great way to meet people at the Midwinter\u00a0Conference, and presents a natural invitation to start a conversation with fellow job\u00a0seekers and librarians.<\/p>\n

The NMRT Resume Review Service booth, located inside the ALA Placement Center,\u00a0is open Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\u00a0Appointments are 30 minutes long and usually fill up quickly. The last appointments are\u00a0scheduled for 30 minutes before closing each day. More information is available at http:\/\/bit.ly\/1vArIPT<\/a>. If you have questions, please contact the NMRT Resume Review Service\u00a0Committee Chair, Nicole Spoor, at nicolespoor@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Resume Review Service, the Midwinter Conference also offers other\u00a0resources for job seekers:<\/p>\n

Stop Running on Empty! How to Build Up Your Physical and Emotional Reserves<\/strong>,\u00a0Saturday, January 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Stress from work or our personal\u00a0lives can wear us down. Everyone experiences stress, but some react to it better than\u00a0others. Learn how to improve your reaction to stress to better support your health, and to\u00a0bounce back from stressful experiences and move forward.<\/p>\n

Career Autobiography<\/strong>, Saturday, January 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: A career\u00a0autobiography can capture information and provide a narrative flow. It also can\u00a0reveal patterns about career choices and help remind you of forgotten skills and\u00a0accomplishments, in both text and graphic formats. This hands-on workshop will help\u00a0you create a document that can assist you on current and future job hunts and career\u00a0decisions.<\/p>\n

Check Out a Librarian<\/strong>, Saturday, January 31 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Talk with\u00a0working librarians who are doing great and interesting things with their careers. Find out\u00a0how to get a job, move into a more specialized area, or move into your career goals. All\u00a0types of libraries will be represented.<\/p>\n

The JobLIST Placement Center<\/strong> will host an Open House on Sunday, February 1, from\u00a010:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Representatives from various libraries and library-related\u00a0companies will be available to talk with conference attendees about their individual\u00a0work environments highlighting various aspects that make their institutions special.\u00a0All conference attendees are welcomed and encouraged to attend. There is no cost to\u00a0participate in the Open House.<\/p>\n

Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Paula Pergament, Volunteer for ALA’s NMRT Resume Review Committee Resume Review Service We hear this job-seeking advice all the time: it\u2019s important to make the most of\u00a0professional conferences by networking, and to have your resume and cover letter\u00a0reviewed by an experienced professional in your field. However, finding the right\u00a0professional to look over your resume…<\/p>\n

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