Job Application and Interview Tips: By library professionals for library professionals! by LAI CDG

laicareerdevelopment — 2024-03-15 10:03:55 UTC

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CV - relevance of work experience

2024-03-20 19:26:07 UTC

A question for Laura: If some of my work experience is not relevant to the job I am applying for, should I not mention it at all on my CV or mention it but keep the details brief? In other countries, it is very important to show a continuous work or study history with your CV, which is why I am asking. Thank you!

STAR examples

2024-03-20 19:43:32 UTC

Amye - In the interview, do they ask you/do you talk about the same STAR examples as you wrote about in the application form? Do you need a new set to talk about in the interview?

Leaving Cert.

2024-03-20 19:49:11 UTC

A question for Amye: Are there issues with the public library application form if you are not Irish and you do not have a leaving cert but an international equivalent instead? Thank you!

Entry Level

2024-03-20 19:52:02 UTC

Amye - I am afraid that I am still a little confused about the Levels and which one I can apply to... Would you recommend to apply at a Grade 5 for an MLIS student?

Academic Library

2024-03-20 19:53:39 UTC

Do the tips from Amye also apply if I want to apply for an academic library, or does it change dramatically?

Applying for multiple roles

2024-03-20 19:54:32 UTC

Is it frowned upon if you apply for more than one role with the same organization around the same time? Thanks!

End Question

2024-03-20 20:07:36 UTC

Would you recommend having a question to ask at the end? Does it look bad if you don't?