(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President)<\/p>\n
The ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) is pleased to announce the publication of its comprehensive\u00a0Career Development Resource Guide<\/i><\/a>. It is intended to assist library staff at all levels -new graduates, mid- or senior-level career- in their job search and career journeys.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Guide\u00a0<\/i>has a wealth of information. It includes sections on job search strategies, self-marketing (looking at your social media identity), correspondence such as resumes, CVs, and cover letters, as well as interviewing strategies, and tips on negotiating and accepting job offers. The\u00a0Guide\u00a0<\/i>provides a list of questions employers typically ask along with questions you can ask employers during an interview. In addition, the\u00a0Guide\u00a0<\/i>has information on networking and tapping the hidden job market along with instructions for presenting yourself as a professional with business etiquette. To assist the whole person, the\u00a0Guide\u00a0<\/i>also provides resources to help individuals manage stress during a job search.<\/p>\n