by Stephanie Callaway
It is important to remember to set your goals- and do not stray from them! It is advised to make a list of potential jobs prior to your initial job search. These ideal jobs will help you direct your search in a positive manner and allow you to assess your timelines towards gainful employment.
When the job market is diminished and you are not hearing back from companies, it can be easy to become frustrated or fear that your resume is entering a black hole. It is highly recommended to keep a journal or record of where you apply and to whom you sent your resume. Remember to always follow up! This shows your potential employers that you are genuinely interested in working with them and eagerly awaiting their feedback.
From reading Ms. Pamela Wall’s post regarding “My Resolution,” I have to agree with the fact that “the future is now.” As you embark on your independent job search it is important to remain organized and focused. Gear your search towards what you want to be doing. As recent graduates the future may seem like a threatening or unusual place- where you are no longer graded for your effort, and the work isn’t divided by semesters. This will be your job! Make it something that interests you, and something that you are truly excited about.
If you feel as though you are stuck in a rut or would like assistance with your job search, it is a great idea to reach out for help. TRAK Records and Library is a national staffing company with a strong presence in major cities across the United States. We specialize in your field of information management, and TRAK prides itself on partnering with the up-and-coming MLS graduates and helping to create an ideal situation post-graduation. If you are interested in hitting the ground running this May, please feel free to reach out for more details.
For more information on TRAK, please visit our website at www.trakcompanies.com, or send your resume toResumes@TRAKRecordsandLibrary.com for immediate consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Stephanie Callaway is the National Business Development Director for TRAK Records and Library.
Stephanie – could you elaborate a bit more on the skills and attributes students, recent graduates, and professionals should be developing to be Future Ready?
Hi Daniel- thank you for your response! Skills and attributes would be directed at a common ground for all library positions; skills such as ILLiad experience, OCLC, WorldCat, etc. would be great skills to highlight. If you have a separate paragraph to display your technical knowledge and experience it really jumps off the page to potential employers. Also, by adding attributes such as “SLA President at Simmons College” (for example) it shows your dedication and love for the industry which will set you apart from your competition.