ARA New Professionals Career Workshop August 2011

Careers Workshop

ARA Section for New Professionals

Nicola FranklinThe Library Career CentreTwitter: @NicolaFranklin

Session Agenda

What types of job can I do?

Where can I find them?

How do I write an effective CV?

How can I succeed at Interview?

What Types of Job Can I do?

** Records Manager ** Librarian ** Archivist **Intranet Content Manager ** Taxonomist ** Knowledge Manager ** Information Manager ** Vendor Relationship Manager **

• www.lisjobnet.com (CILIP)

• www.jinfo.com (Freepint)

• www.jobsforinfopros.co.uk

• ARC (Archives and Records Association)

• Bulletin (Information and Records Management Society)

• Specialist agencies (TLCC, TFPL, SHR, Glen)

• www.jobs.ac.uk / www.jobs.nhs.uk

• www.indeed.co.uk

Where can I find jobs?

How do I write an effective CV?

Communication.

..

...With a team

Influencing...

...Persuaded a

manager to do X

Skills Matrix

How do I write an effective CV?

Layout• White space & balance• Bullet points• 2 – 3 pages• One font – vary sizes• Use bold / size for

accents (headings, job titles, key skills)

Content• Tailored• Match language• Change the order• Write more about more

relevant / recent experiences & skills

• Profile• Key skills

What about application forms?

• Follow instructions• Map your skills to

their competencies• Use an extra sheet

How do I succeed at interview?

...singing not recommended

How do I succeed at Interview?

• Preparation• Research• Practice• Image

QUESTIONS?

Nicola FranklinEmail: librarycareercentre@gmail.com

Twitter: @NicolaFranklinPhone: 07501 525 751

Practical CV Workshop

• First 15 minutes – take an example CV and discuss how the layout could be

improved

• Second 15 minutes – pick a type of archives job / environment and talk

about how the content could be changed to work better for that sort of role