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MartinF
Posted: Monday, July 27, 2009 9:58:38 AM
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Location: Skokie, IL
Hi. I'm an archivist working in the Chicagoland area and I was hoping someone on this forum would be willing to look at my resume. I'm hoping to improve my resume and/or learn how to translate it into a more traditional library position (reference, etc.) where my archival skills would be seen as a plus (in the years that I've been applying for positions, I've developed the impression, rightly or wrongly) that libraries are very fussy over who they hire. A public library wants someone with public library expereince, an academic library wants academic experience, etc. I don't know if this is actually the case or not, but that's the impression I've gotten.

Anyway, I want to improve my resume and cover letter. What should I put in each? Should there be overlap or not? How can I best improve one or both to increse my chances of getting called in for an interview or hired?

If someone would be willing to look my resume over, I'd be very appreciative.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Martin Firestein
bcgray
Posted: Monday, July 27, 2009 3:26:41 PM

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Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Libraries are not picky about having the same type of library experience as that is hiring. They look for experience that matches their advertised need. You can easily get those skills in other types of libraries. You must "sell" your experience and skills to match their needs. No one will assume you have the skills needed.

You should write different cover letters for every job you apply. You should also have several different types of resumes ready for different types of positions and/or libraries. You should tweak your library for the job you apply, so that they do not need to guess if you are qualified. Using the words in the job ad is the easiest way to demonstrate the match.

If no one else volunteers, I would be willing to look it over. But, it is a very busy month so it may take a couple weeks.

I recommend you look into the NMRT Resume Review.

Brian C. Gray
Head of Reference & Engineering Librarian
Kelvin Smith Library
Case Western Reserve University
http://blog.case.edu/bcg8
bcg8@case.edu
Rachel
Posted: Monday, July 27, 2009 9:54:47 PM

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