Job Interviews For Dummies

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TheKidUpstairs

Job Interviews For Dummies | Joyce Lain Kennedy

I have a job interview tomorrow at my local library (Woo Hoo!). I'm slightly nervous, because I haven't had a proper job interview in over ten years. Any advice, tips, words of encouragement?

Captivatedbybooks The worse that can happen is you dont get it so literally shake yourself off before walking in the doors and be yourself. Focus on your love for books and reading and show them why THEY NEED YOU. 😉 good luck mama your in my prayers 6y

MarriedtoMrT I‘m not sure about your library system but as a hiring manager for an urban branch someone who says they love reading and think libraries are calm and relaxing is a death knell. I want someone who is flexible, willing to take on lots of different tasks even if some may be boring, and above all someone who is looking to help people, especially those who are under privileged. A reader is great but libraries juggle so much more nowadays! Good luck! 6y

Craftylikefox Good luck! 6y

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Redwritinghood 🤞🏻🤞🏻 6y

ohyeahthatgirl I have an interview at my library for a promotion tomorrow! Remember that libraries are community hubs and deliver way more than tree-books. Know what kind of programs & services they offer and stress how you can serve a diverse community with your talent. Know how you'd deal with a problem patron. Good luck! 6y

blondie Good luck!! :) 6y

BookHermit I second everything that @ohyeahthatgirl said. Also, let your enthusiasm for books shine through. Mention Litsy and Goodreads. 6y

BookHermit And postal and IRL bookclubs, reading challenges and bingos, community program ideas 🤓 6y

mrozzz Good luck! 🍀☺️ 6y

Billypar I've been on both sides of the interview process lately- I would say, know when to stop talking and if you fumble, don't worry too much- they know you'll be a little nervous and not to judge you on that front. Aim to finish each response strong with a confident last sentence. You'll do great! 😎👍 6y

LibraryCin Good luck! 6y

JacqMac Good luck! 6y

GripLitGrl Good luck🍀 6y

CouronneDhiver Be yourself. You‘ve totally got this! 6y

LiteraryinLawrence You‘re going to do great! 6y

Crystalblu Keep it simple and focus on how great you are at helping people! 6y

Slajaunie Confidence! You've got this! 6y

megt You‘ve got this! 6y

Nebklvr You will do great! It is in the bag! 6y

CKlube Best of luck! 6y

Kalalalatja Good luck! 6y

TheKidUpstairs @Captivatedbybooks @MarriedtoMrT @ohyeahthatgirl @BookHermit @Billypar @crystalblu Thank you so much for your advice and kind words. I'm going to come back here for a little refresher and confidence boost just before going in! 6y

TheKidUpstairs @MarriedtoMrT anyone who says they find a library calming has never witnessed me trying to wrangle my children while using the library services! 6y

TheKidUpstairs @Craftylikefox @Redwritinghood @blondie @mrozzz @LibraryCin @JacqMac @GripLitGrl @CouronneDhiver @LiteraryinLititz @Slajaunie @megt @Nebklvr @CKlube @Kalalalatja thank you all for your kind words and encouragement! 6y

MarriedtoMrT @TheKidUpstairs Ha! The best kind of library noise are kids excited to be there. 6y

BookishTrish Just saw this now! Hope things went your way. 6y

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OrangeMooseReads

Job Interviews For Dummies | Joyce Lain Kennedy

Another “you‘re a great candidate, but” interview. My limited availability is the problem. This pic is how I feel now. I was far more annoyed than anxious by the time my interview started. I had to wait 30-35 minutes before the guy came to get me for the interview. He did say that if they had something in another part of the store they would call. I‘m not holding my breath. Thank you for all the positivity and thoughts, I appreciated them. 🤗

DGRachel Job interviews are so tough. I‘m fortunate to have a decent job, so rarely do I even take calls from headhunters, but the two times I‘ve interviewed in the last three or so years, I‘ve been sick to my stomach (and obviously was not the”right” candidate as I‘ve been at my current job for a decade). {{hugs}} 6y

LeahBergen That sucks. 😕 6y

KrystleTheBookSlayer I'm sorry, I hope you hope you find something that's the perfect fit! I been doing job searches lately too, but I havent seen anything that's quite what I'm looking for. 6y

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ElishaLovesBooks Sending positive thoughts!! 💙 I hope you find the right job soon. It‘s so frustrating. 6y

Ddzmini I know what you mean I‘m in an in-between area where it‘s hard to travel to L.A. or San Diego which is where my jobs would be available but any part time work here is word of mouth and I just don‘t stay in the area enough so no go 😳 my hubby said concentrate on college but I would like to have some extra income to help it‘s just not working out so frustrating sending good vibes and prayers your way 😋 6y

readordierachel I'm sorry. Looking for a job is so rough. I hope you find a good fit soon! 6y

Jas16 I am sorry. Job hunting is frustrating. 6y

merelybookish Oh, that sucks! I know it takes so much emotional energy to get ready. Fingers crossed something works out. 6y

megt Ugh, so frustrating! Hope the right thing comes your way soon. 6y

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howjessicareads

Job Interviews For Dummies | Joyce Lain Kennedy

Guys, I'm getting ready for my first job interview in 12 years! (Because I worked at one job for ages, and then I've been a SAHM for 5 years.) I'm not even sure that I will take this job if it gets offered to me, because I'm not sure if the childcare is gonna work out, but I'm still SO NERVOUS. Eeek. Oh well, interview practice is always good, right‽ !

Lmstraubie You got this!!! Just take slow, deep breaths and think happy thoughts about your favorite books 😊 7y

JacqMac Good luck! 🍀 7y

Oryx Good luck! 7y

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Smangela Like you said, every interview is good practice :) have confidence - if you've been a SAHM for 5 years you've learned a lot that can only help you in a career (patience, negotiation, the art of convincing someone, creativity, ability to persevere without sleep...) so you've got it! 7y

celtichik Good luck! 7y

TrishB Good luck 👍 7y

TheLibrarian Good luck! 7y

GypsyKat Good luck! 🍀 7y

LauraBeth Good luck!! 😀 7y

Dragon Go and be yourself, they will be lucky to have you on board. 🤞fingers crossed 7y

Bel Hope it went well xx 7y

candyflossramparts Best of luck! 🍀🍀🍀 7y

Jas16 Good luck! 7y

julesG Best of luck! (Got that book a few days ago, too.) 7y

dariazeoli Break a leg! 7y

Hobbinol Wishing you the best! 7y

stacybmartin Good luck!! 7y

howjessicareads THANKS THANKS THANKS @Lmstraubie @JacqMac @Oryx @Smangela @celtichik @TrishB @TheLibrarian @GypsyKat @LauraBeth @Dragon @Bel @candyflossramparts @Jas16 @julesG @dariazeoli @Hobbinol @stacybmartin !! I feel like it went really well... now for the waiting game... 7y

celtichik Yay! Fingers crossed. 7y

Lmstraubie Keep us posted!!! 7y

Dragon 👍 7y

MyNamesParadise Good luck!!!! And I'm putting off filling out an application bc I'm convinced I'm not gonna get it :/ 7y

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