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Interviewingfrom Both Sides of the Table
My Experiences
Have been a librarian for more than 21 years
Have sat on both sides of the tableAt ALA placement centerAnd on many other occasions
Have had a strong interest in interviewing for more than 15 years
The Institution
The Institution
Get your process together Think about the interview…
Who you want the candidates to meetWho you want to be part of the interviewsWhat you want the candidates to doWhat questions you want answeredWhat questions you will ask of references
Get Your Process Together
Think about the arrangements…TravelAccommodationsMealsCity information/tour
Get Your Process Together
Develop your timeline…Place adFirst cut of the resumesTelephone interviews In-person interviewsCheck referencesExtend offerSend rejection letters
Remember You and Your Institution are being Interviewed as Well
Most Importantly…
Know the job you are filling before placing the adStart with the jobRevise the job descriptionThen write the job ad
The Pool of Candidates
At any given time, there is a set of librarians looking for jobs
They range from casual browsers to serious job hunters
Job vs. Job Ad
These need to be as close as possible to get the best match
Job vs. Job Ad
When there is a disconnect…
You get the wrong applicants
Elements of a Good Job Ad
Highlights from the job description Skills, experience and education Job conditions Information about the organization Information about the place Salary – minimum, range Make sure everything is stated clearly
What Attracts/Deters a Candidate
Attracts Tangibles
The job Skills, experience and
education
Intangibles Job conditions Organization Place Salary
Deters Tangibles
Skills, experience and education
Intangibles Job conditions Organization Place Salary
Initial Judgment
We all make them, so embrace them Jot a quick note that reflects your initial
judgment of the candidate Then set it aside Interview, take notes and record new
impression Did your initial judgment impact your final
judgment?
The Candidate
First Impressions
They are important Dress nice and look neat Watch your body language Speak with confidence Be yourself, but be your best self
Before You Make a First Impression – Prepare Before you apply
Create resumeDevelop cover letterCheck references
Before you interviewGather information and study the institutionDevelop and practice answering questionsCreate questions to ask interviewers
Develop & Practice Questions
Work with a list of generic questions Think of other, job specific questions Write answers to the questions Practice answering them orally with a
partner Expect the unexpected
Creating Questions to Ask
Use your research to develop specific questions to ask the institution during your interview Institution related questions: I read that you tried…
How did that work out? Job related questions: How much original cataloging do you do?
Listen to what’s being said, take notes and develop more questions
Work your questions into the interview
Phone Interview
Have research laid out Have your practice questions and answer
at hand Have the questions to ask ready to go Write down names, titles Write down answers you receive Remember they can’t see you
In-person Interview
Bring portfolio with notepad, pen and pocket
Put most important research & information in the pocket
Write down other information that won’t fit Write down questions you wish to ask Listen, take notes, develop new questions
& refer to your notes/questions
Answering Questions
Answer the question being asked Don’t talk too much Don’t say too little Work in your knowledge of their
organization Make your points
It’s Not Really a Lunch Break
Don’t order first Don’t pick the most expensive thing
because it’s free! Don’t order anything messy Don’t forget you’re still being interviewed
Interviewing the Institution
You are interviewing them Make sure it’s a job you want
Ask questions about the job, etc. Make sure these are people you want to
work with
You Want to Be Remembered for Your Answers & Personality…
Weighing an Offer
Salary Benefits Location Environment Job Have all your questions been answered?
Summing Up from Both Sides of the Table Prepare! Success starts with a solid foundation You are selling yourself or your
organization
Congratulations on a Successful Job/Candidate Search!
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