Résumé Writing & Interview Skills

Thinking of a career change?

Think Skills Portability.

Terms like Circulation Supervisor or Reference Desk work mean nothing to most employers. Employers want to see generic terms like research/problem solving, customer service experience, budget monitoring, supplier liaison, and inventory control.

Ten Tips for Resumes
by Ulla de Stricker, Career Guidance Committee Chair
- Includes contact info. about SLA's Free Resume Review Service

Resume writing resources from workopolis.com, Canada's largest online employment site

What is my "natural fit"? Figuring out your professional personality
by Ulla de Stricker, Career Guidance Committee Chair

Having a Successful Job Interview
by Margaret B. Hentz
SLA CapLits Newsletter
- Questions and responses to typical interview questions. Includes good questions to ask the employer as well.

First Impressions, Lasting Impressions: Tips for Job Interviews
An article by the New Members Round Table of the American Library Association. Provides insight into how to make an impression at a library job interview

List of Library Interview Questions
(from LISjobs.com)

Interviewing tips from workopolis.com, Canada's largest online employment site