ucl library & information students career day 2011 v0.1
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Next Steps in Job Hunting
UCL MA LIS Career Day
Nicola FranklinFabric Recruitment
@NicolaFranklin
Session Agenda
What types of job can I do?Where can I find them?
How do I write an effective CV?How can I succeed at Interview?
What Types of Job Can I do?
** Records Manager ** Librarian ** Information Manager **Intranet Content Manager ** Taxonomist ** Knowledge Manager ** Vendor Relationship Manager **
• www.lisjobnet.com (CILIP)
• www.jinfo.com (Freepint)
• www.jobsforinfopros.co.uk
• ARC (Archives and Records Association)
• Bulletin (Information and Records Management Society)
• Specialist agencies (Fabric, TFPL, SHR, Glen)
• www.jobs.ac.uk / www.jobs.nhs.uk
• www.indeed.co.uk
Where can I find jobs?
How do I write an effective CV?
Communication... ...With a team
Influencing... ...Persuaded a manager to do X
Skills Matrix
How do I write an effective CV?
Layout• White space & balance• Bullet points• 2 – 3 pages• One font – vary sizes• Use bold / size for
accents (headings, job titles, key skills)
Content• Tailored• Match language• Change the order• Write more about more
relevant / recent experiences & skills
• Profile• Key skills
What about application forms?
• Follow instructions• Map your skills to
their competencies• Use an extra sheet
How do I succeed at interview?
...singing not recommended
How do I succeed at Interview?
• Preparation• Research• Practice• Image
