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Storytelling Techniques for Interviews and Position Advancement
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Presenters: Elizabeth Figa, Ph.D. and Julia Wright, B.S.
University of North Texas Department of Library and
Information Sciences
Storytelling Techniques for Interviews and Position
Advancement
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Donna Kearley for the invitationGreg Hardin for the topic idea of
storytelling and interviewing
Thank you for the Invitation
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Learning Objectives:This session will provide knowledge and skills toPrepare your cover letter and other included
materials to tell your storyMethods to rehearse for your interview using
storytelling techniquesPractical methods to prepare to field a variety of
questions including the one question that is your greatest fear
How to gather competitive intelligence and organizational information
Preparing your “giveaway”What to do when you get home
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Current Trends in Library HiringThere are positions open Competition is high There are actions job seekers can take to
be optimally prepared!
Who here is currently seeking a position o an advancement opportunity?
Who here has or knows of a position opening?
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Networking results in lots of leadsUse your library skills to search for position
openings
Know where to Look and Network!
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The Application PaperworkOptimize your first impressionPrepare your cover letter and other included
materials to tell your story
* Do not feel forced to conform to a one page resume!*
Consider enclosures such as:PublicationsSamples of course workAnnotated bibliographic guideBusiness card
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Methods to Prepare ( Rehearse)
Job Description … research on similar positions.Be confident in the ways your skills match the
positionPrepare a set of questions YOU would ask the person
interviewing for the job you wantConsider the “common questions”: What interests
you about this job?.Practice answering those questions … aloud! Over
and over. Ask someone else to do a practice interview with you.
Treat it like a real interview.Phone interview preparation
The one question that is your greatest fear
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Methods to Prepare ( Rehearse)Methods to warm up and rehearse for
your interview using storytelling techniques
LIVE/INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION
LED BY DR. FIGA
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Two Case Studies
Case study of the library development job: No direct experience
Dr. Figa’s Story as a Case Study: Advancement
Your references can also be your “consultant
The #1 way to advance in your organization”
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Organization Research (Competitive Intelligence)
Organization websiteBudgetDepartmentsBoard membersLeadersSalary rangeInterviewing team
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ResearchGoogle
OrganizationInterviewing teamArticles recently written about the
organizationArticles written by leaders in the organizationCurrent events within the organization
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“Giveaways”
Be memorable!Business cardsPortfolioBookmarkHandoutPaper
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Things to do when you get homeMake notes on the interviewDocument namesProcess Follow-upsThank you notes to all appropriate
personnelOther suggestions from the audience?
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SummaryQuestions from the participants:Drawing for Two Certificates
THANK YOU!!Elizabeth Figa and Julia Wright