I have a question.
How does one get past the first round of the application process at a public library?
I am still technically considered a librarian I, so I would think any library experience would be a plus.
Yes, I have only worked in an academic ("for-profit" schools to boot) setting, but in my cover letter/supplemental questions I tie in how I help students with GAIN papers, online job applications, and the like. Also, how that I have experience with a diverse population (including varied economic statuses) and that I do programming to appeal to the students that is less academic and more general (life stuff- resume workshops, voter registration, that sort of thing).
But alas, out of the many, many, and many applications that I have submitted to public libraries, I have had made it past the first round only 3 times. With that being said, I have also applied to numerous colleges and universities and got even less.
Though I will not go on record and say that I am looking for another job (uh-hem), I am just curious if anyone has suggestions about what I am not doing on my resume or cover letter.
Here are things I do already-
Cater cover letter to specific job requirements
Alter resume to include additional information that is in the job description
I am plum out of ideas.
Any help?
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