![]() ![]() ![]() Learn as much as you can about the organization where you’re applying. It can be rocky to go after a job for which you don’t already have experience, but if you can show your passion, initiative, and willingness to learn, it will weigh greatly in your favor.Ħ. (This is called an informational interview.) Besides vetting your assumptions about the work involved, it will also provide you with insights about the position’s issues, trends, challenges, and even innovative thinking that will help you demonstrate your commitment to that work for a hiring manager. If you’re hoping for a certain career path in which you have no experience, reach out to people currently doing that type of work to learn more about its day-to-day realities. If you’ve done this in advance for the types of jobs that most interest you, then it’s easy to change the relevant information quickly and get your tailored resume off to the hiring manager pronto. In the same manner, your “Work History” or “Professional Experience” section would show the same employment record but emphasize activities and/or accomplishments in each entry that demonstrate your value in that targeted reference librarian or programming manager role. For instance, your “Key Strengths” section at the very beginning of your resume might highlight one set of skills and expertise for, say, a job as a reference librarian, and a different aspect of your skills and strengths for a programming manager position. The easiest way to do this is to create a “modular” resume with several versions of each section that reflect the various types of jobs for which you might apply. Keep your resume current, but plan on tailoring it for targeted positions. Also, be sure to note the names of anyone with whom you’ve interviewed (and of course to whom you’ve also sent thank-you notes) it’s always smart to build positive professional relationships with people you connect with, regardless of the outcome of a specific interview.Ĥ. ![]() Think Excel or Google Sheets to start recording what employers you’ve reached out to, regarding what positions, and the status of those applications. Use a spreadsheet to track your applications. Also, several iSchool alumni noted that libraries can be notoriously slow to make a hiring decision, so waiting until you’ve graduated or desperately want out of your current job can extend the job-search process much longer than you’d hoped for.ģ. If you’ve already gone on several interviews before you head into the one for your dream job, it will be much easier for you to be calm, confident, relaxed, and impressive when it’s really critical. Interviewing is one of those skills that gets better with practice, so if you’re new to the process, it’s smart to do as many interviews as possible to build the confidence that comes with familiarity. And since this represents part of your tuition payments, it’s only wise to make the most of that investment!Ģ. At the very least, take advantage of any cover letter and resume review services if offered they’ll be much more current on today’s resume and cover letter approaches, and will be able to help you present your best “professional self” when applying for jobs. Check with your current (or previous) grad program to see what free career services they provide to students and alumni. The SJSU iSchool provides dedicated career specialists to support students throughout their studies and a host of career development resources on its website. Take advantage of your school’s career service support. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or career advancement in the ever-evolving information profession, heed these 10 insider tips:ġ. SJSU iSchool alumni, who were recently in your shoes, shared some solid strategies for launching a job search. If a job search is on your agenda, we’ve got some tips to help you plot your strategy. Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash ![]()
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