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Job searching techniques for library and information professionals. Presented by Suzanne Wheatley and Jayne Winch at CILIP's New Professionals Day, 10 October 2014 http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/events/cilips-new-professionals-day-2014
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- 1. GET THAT JOB! #cilipNPD14 Suzanne Wheatley – Sue Hill Recruitment Jayne Winch – TFPL Recruitment
- 2. What does the future hold? Crystal Ball cc by OlivIreland http://www.flickr.com/people/olivireland/
- 3. Job searching techniques • Jobs boards (Total jobs, Monster, Indeed, local boards – jobs in Surrey, jobs.ac.uk. LIS link etc) • Company websites and their RSS feeds • Referrals through friends/networking events • LinkedIn, Twitter and social media…
- 4. Digital brand • LinkedIn • Twitter • Blogs • Facebook • Instagram
- 5. The CV
- 6. Layout of the CV • Name • Address • Contact details • Profile • Education • Current/most recent job • Career to date • Professional activities • Technical experience/other skills • Other interests • References - optional
- 7. Interviews
- 8. Preparation • Research – organisation, people, industry • Ask consultants/networks for any extra information • Re-read the job description and your application documents • Create a list of questions
- 9. Etiquette •First impressions •Presentation •Body language •Speak positively •Stick to the point – answer the question
- 10. Traditional • Requires you to relay factual information • Employer is taking your word at face value • Sample Questions: • Tell me about yourself? • Why are you interested in this role? • What are your weaknesses?
- 11. Behavioural • Employer makes assumptions about your future performance based on past behaviours and attitudes • Requires you to offer concrete, specific examples • Sample questions: • Tell me about a time when you showed team work • Give me an example of a challenge you faced and how you dealt with it • Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritise your tasks.
- 12. Success Factors •Communication skills (including listening) •Problem solving skills •Interest in industry/role •Interpersonal skills •Enthusiasm •Confidence •Focus
- 13. At the interview - DON’T… • Be intimidated • Be late • Undervalue yourself • Be too familiar • Criticise your employer • Give monosyllabic replies • Don’t go off on a tangent – use the STAR principle
- 14. Reflection • Assess what worked, what didn’t • Keep a folder/spreadsheet of the roles applied for with notes • Get feedback from agencies/companies if applied directly • How could you prepare for next time? • Opportunity to take stock • Consider your career aspirations
- 15. Start climbing the career ladder… Thank you & happy job hunting! suzanne.wheatley@suehill.com jayne.winch@tfpl.com Ladder on Underwood Trail cc By Frank Kehren http://www.flickr.com/people/fkehren/ Sue Hill Recruitment Borough House, 80 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LL. Registered in England, Company No. 3484222, VAT No. GB 166 5236 96, Sue Hill Recruitment is part of Progility PLC.