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I am actively seeking librarian (and adjacent) positions all around the country - even applying internationally in some cases. Now that I am nearing 600 applications (in my field, and adjacent positions) since May, and asking for feedback on application materials and advice on professional development, I am hitting a wall. I don't post on here often, but I would appreciate any feedback - share this around, I would love any useful information I can get. . Most of the feedback has been that my materials are exceptional compared to many resumes, CVs, and cover letters they get. Some have suggested a Personal Statement (a few suggesting I put personal information in said statement that is illegal to ask for in an interview process that I feel VERY uncomfortable including). The majority of hiring professionals who respond have suggested volunteering or working a part-time hourly position in my field. My biggest problem with this is that both of these options would cost me money that I don't have as my household lives paycheck to paycheck. Frankly, depending on the cost of living for the areas I am applying to, less than $25/hour full time or equivalent can't even be considered without putting my financial well-being in jeopardy. The last most promising interaction I had for landing a position was a library professional asking me to apply for a position that he admitted didn't meet cost of living for the area within even an hour's commute. Every application I fill out asks for library experience "or equivalent," but I am frequently told by hiring professionals that nothing - not even the experience listed as "equivalent" in the job ad - is counted as experience for the posted position. With almost 20 years of combined and overlapping customer service, supervisory/management & leadership, inventory control, event orchestration, outreach, office management, etc. experience from volunteer, professional, and student positions - as well as a double major BA in English and the study of world religions, and an MA in library and information science - What kind of professional development could I pursue that could land me a position that could allow me to have money at the end of my month rather than month at the end of my money?

📣 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Hi, I'm Vanshikaa Dwivedi, a postgraduate student from the University of Nottingham. I'm conducting a survey to explore the 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 within the UK workforce. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲? - Anyone currently employed in the UK (any sector/industry) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱? - A brief 15-18 minute survey about your experiences and perceptions in your organization 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: - All responses are anonymous and confidential - Data will be used strictly for academic research By participating, you are consenting to have your responses used for research purposes. Participation is voluntary, and you may choose not to answer any questions or stop at any time. Your decision to participate will not affect your employment or opportunities for advancement. 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://lnkd.in/e6miVJ9D For any questions or concerns, please contact me at msxvd5@nottingham.ac.uk. Thank you for your participation! Please share this link with others who may be eligible to participate. It would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Friends, I’m not really one to use this website as much as I probably should be, but I come to you all with a simple question: How can I improve? I have been out of the job hunt for about 7 months now and am starting to feel disconnected from the process. I, like everyone else seems to be hitting a wall when it comes to landing THAT job where I have to room to grow and advance. I know a lot of peoples success in landing a job comes from who you know, but in this post I would love to create a virtual picking of everyone’s brains. Either for tips in the application process or any recommendations for job sites to frequent or places I could network. Most of us are recent grads, and I would love to know how the process went to land your current job. My skillsets are as follows: * I am a recent graduate of the University of Washington where I majored in History with an emphasis on historical writing * While I was a student, I held a two year position as a student library assistant where I was trained in beach operations, assisted in shifting projects that involved working closely with technician and subject librarians in each branch * Along with helping train a new team of student librarians while the training team was going through its own transition and hiring process * I also worked three years as a writer at the UW Daily while also founding the Daily Archivein my senior year. It is a groundbreaking multi-media section of the paper that focuses on highlighting historical elements of the paper and the University, while preserving past issues in an electronic format, making them accessible to the community for the first time in their history I have a passion for history, and would love to take all of these skills I have honed over the last five years and put them into a job where I can continue to really appreciate the work that I do. I trust all of your opinions, for me all advice is good advice. I can’t wait to hear your story. Cheers, Liam

NEW TEACHERS!!! You don't need 15 resumes. You don't need to visit every table and stand in every line. You don't need to go in blind! 1. Look at the districts job board many of their positions are already posted. 2. Research Everything! ✅️Research location: what schools are close to you? ✅️Research school report cards usually found on the state DOE website: Is the school improving or regressing? IT MATTERS. ✅️Call the front office and ask a question. The professionalism of front office staff says a lot about the professionalism within the building. 3. They NEED YOU. Remember that. Go with confidence and be selective! #teacher #newteacher #job #education #worksmarter #schools #k12 ##oneteachertoanother

In a frustrating season for college graduates looking for entry-level jobs, some smaller cities, especially in the South, stand out for their brisk hiring, good salaries and affordability. ▫ Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Atlanta; and Charlotte, N.C., are some of the top most promising locations to find work for newly minted college graduates, according to a new study by payroll provider ADP ▫ The highest-ranked cities for new college graduates tend to have a concentration of technology, health and financial firms, as well as several universities, said Ben Hanowell, ADP Research’s director of people analytics ▫ Salt Lake City, Seattle and Portland, Ore., were among cities that ranked in the bottom 10 due to their slower hiring rates and lower wages once cost of living is factored in The unemployment rate for American workers between 20 and 24 is now higher than it was before the pandemic, according to the latest federal data. The monthly hiring rate for people with little to no previous experience is down to 13% from a peak of 20%, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis of hiring rates. But there are regional bright spots. What do you think are the best cities for young people starting out in their careers? 🔗 Read the full story and discover where the top metro area for young professionals is (hint: it’s part of the Research Triangle): https://lnkd.in/eAJAiZQQ 

WSJ: Go South, young grad. In a frustrating season for college graduates looking for entry-level jobs, some smaller cities, especially in the South, stand out for their brisk hiring, good salaries and affordability. Raleigh, N.C.; Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Atlanta; and Charlotte, N.C., rank as the top five most promising locations to find work for newly minted college graduates, according to a new study by payroll provider ADP. Researchers weighed cost-of-living-adjusted wages in 55 U.S. metro areas against hiring rates for people who typically have a four-year degree. Salt Lake City, Seattle and Portland, Ore., were among cities that ranked in the bottom 10 due to their slower hiring rates and lower wages once cost of living is factored in. Employers have scaled back white-collar hiring, especially for entry-level positions. As companies invest more money into artificial intelligence, the number of professional roles for less-experienced college graduates is expected to shrink, said Shanda Mints, a vice president who focuses on talent acquisition analytics at Korn Ferry, an organizational consulting firm.

📢 Calling All University Students in the UK! 📢 I am Saloni Lad, a postgraduate student at Kingston University, conducting a crucial study on the impact of job rejection on university students' academic performance, mental health, and resilience. This research is an integral part of my MSc dissertation in Occupational and Business Psychology. 🎯 We're looking for participants who: Are currently enrolled in any UK university. Have experienced job rejection during their studies. 🌟 Why Participate? Your insights will help us understand how job rejections affect students' lives and inform strategies to better support students facing these challenges. This study aims to explore significant aspects of student well-being and resilience in the face of job market challenges. 🕒 The survey takes only 10-15 minutes and is completely confidential. Your participation will remain anonymous and can make a substantial difference in improving student support systems. 🔗 Interested in helping advance this important research? Please find the survey link attached below. ✉️ For more details or any queries, feel free to reach out to me directly at k2242758@kingston.ac.uk or ladsaloni3008@gmail.com. Let’s contribute to a better understanding of the student experience and make a positive impact together. Thank you for your time and participation! #AcademicResearch #MentalHealthAwareness #StudentLife #KingstonUniversity #JobRejectionStudy https://lnkd.in/erJHeQeJ Sharing this post within your network is highly appreciated and can help reach more participants. Together, we can drive meaningful change!

Go South, young grad. In a frustrating season for college graduates looking for entry-level jobs, some smaller cities, especially in the South, stand out for their brisk hiring, good salaries and affordability. Raleigh, N.C.; Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Atlanta; and Charlotte, N.C., rank as the top five most promising locations to find work for newly minted college graduates, according to a new study by payroll provider ADP. Researchers weighed cost-of-living-adjusted wages in 55 U.S. metro areas against hiring rates for people who typically have a four-year degree. Salt Lake City, Seattle and Portland, Ore., were among cities that ranked in the bottom 10 due to their slower hiring rates and lower wages once cost of living is factored in. Employers have scaled back white-collar hiring, especially for entry-level positions. As companies invest more money into artificial intelligence, the number of professional roles for less-experienced college graduates is expected to shrink, said Shanda Mints, a vice president who focuses on talent acquisition analytics at Korn Ferry, an organizational consulting firm. “There’s tons of entry-level candidates. It’s just that the demand is not there,” she said. The unemployment rate for American workers between 20 and 24 is now higher than it was before the pandemic, according to the latest federal data. The monthly hiring rate for people with little to no previous experience is down to 13% from a peak of 20%, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis of hiring rates. The highest-ranked cities for new college graduates tend to have a concentration of technology, health and financial firms, as well as several universities, said Ben Hanowell, ADP Research’s director of people analytics. The top metro area, Raleigh, is part of the Research Triangle, nicknamed for the area’s mix of research institutions, including Duke University, and science and technology companies. Gilead Sciences, Cisco Systems and MetLife have opened locations in the area and recently expanded their young professional recruiting efforts, company officials said. New graduates should consider where they are most likely to find a job and an affordable life, even if they might earn less there than they would in more-expensive cities, Hanowell said. “Right now, that’s the cities in the South,” he said. “Consider places that are more like Raleigh, where you’re not going to get paid quite as much but the area is more affordable and you’re more likely to find a job.” Ryan Garwood, 23 years old, graduated in May 2023 from the University of San Diego and lived near San Jose before taking a job in Austin as a business development manager for a software company. Enticed by the lower cost of living in Texas compared with California, Garwood said he can comfortably pay Austin rent each month with a single biweekly paycheck. Living in San Francisco or New York would take up the majority of his salary, he added. 

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