Upload
tiffany-mair
View
280
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Andromeda Yelton & Tiffany Mair's presentation on January 4, 2012 for ALA TechSource.
Citation preview
Real-Life Strategies for Successful Library
Job Hunting
Andromeda Yelton | @thatandromedaTiffany Mair | @tiffanylora
January 4, 2012
@ThatAndromeda @tiffanylora
Panelists
Poll: Where are you in the job hunt?
t-rex help wanted by carbonated on Flickr
during the webinar:● chat window● #libjobhunt● google doc -- http://bit.ly/rGHauU after the webinar:● ala editions blog● twitter● andromedayelton.com | infodetective.info
Create Conversation
● Invite colleagues to participate in projects ● Special thanks to Annie Pho (@catladylib)
from Hack Library School (@hacklibschool) for assistance with today's webinar.
Engage Your Networks
Support, strategize, and make it happen (meetup, tweetup, danceparty): http://bit.ly/rrOWQt (You'll need a Google account for this.)
Find Library Job-Seekers Near & Far
Zoom in on where you live; then click on "edit".
Find Your Spot
New icons will appear. Choose the placemark.
&
Put the placemark on your location and click.Add your info.
Put Yourself on the Map
Step 1: Read ALL the job listings○ started in grad school○ read listings for every job I might enjoy -- even if
expired or far away○ made a list of all the recurring skills○ put them in three buckets...
Andromeda: What I Did
My three buckets:1. What I can do and can prove2. What I can do and can't
prove...yet3. What I can't do...yet
Andromeda: What I Did
me and the bucket and spade by slightly everything, on Flickr; CC BY
Step 2: Acquire skills and generate proof○ writing
■ andromedayelton.com■ LITA/Ex Libris contest■ Library Technology Reports
○ tech■ LIS 458 (databases)■ DCKX (LIS 419 final project!)
○ public speaking■ teaching career■ GSLIS tech lab workshops■ Battledecks!
Andromeda: What I Did
Step 3: Networking○ Twitter
(@ThatAndromeda)○ ALA conferences
■ say yes to things■ don't travel in
student packs■ go to happy hour
Andromeda: What I Did
Pick me! Pick me!! by emrank, on Flickr; CC BY
Start early and stay late ● Be well-rounded ● Study the success of others ● Join teams and bring people together
Tiffany's Path to Employment
Know and be known ● Define your leadership style ● Filter advice, limit negativity, and know what to ignore ● Communicate and embody your vision
Tiffany's Path to Employment
Be more than qualified ● Distinguish yourself ● Finding a job is only the
beginning ● Make flexibility, positivity, &
enthusiasm your mantra
Tiffany's Path to Employment
Lotus by _Virdi_ on Flickr
European Van Lines by npGreenway on Flickr
Poll: Would you relocate for a job?
Personal Branding for New Librarians ● Andromeda's article about an ALA Midwinter panel Enjoy Yourself Along the Way● Tiffany's ALA 2011 Virtual Conference presentation on
standing out and enjoying your job hunt So What Are You Going to Do With That?, Susan Basalla and Maggie Debelius● helps you identify & communicate your skills, especially
if you're from academe
Additional Resources
Jenica Rogers on writing cover letters● Ever wanted to know what the hiring committee is
thinking? Jenica is a library director. Andromeda wrote a follow-up blog post on resumes and cover letters. Five Lessons Librarians can Learn from Conan the Barbarian● Tiffany offers tips for succeeding in your epic
professional battles
Additional Resources
Three-step plan for winning in libraryland:1. Talk to people,2. Identify cool things to do,3. And do them.
Closing Thoughts
Balloon Festival, Denver, Colorado by Thad Roan - Bridgepix, on Flickr; CC BY
What's your plan?
Closing Thoughts
Slides will be available at ALA Editions
AndromedaYelton.cominfodetective.info
Please continue sharing your ideas on these
sites, your social networks, & with your peers.
@ThatAndromeda | @tiffanylora
Thank You