Presenters: Elizabeth Figa, Ph.D. and Julia Wright, B.S. University of North Texas Department of Library and Information Sciences Storytelling Techniques.

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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

Donna Kearley for the invitation Greg Hardin for the topic idea of storytelling and interviewing Thank you for the Invitation

Learning Objectives: This session will provide knowledge and skills to Prepare your cover letter and other included materials to tell your story Methods to rehearse for your interview using storytelling techniques Practical 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

Current Trends in Library Hiring There 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?

Networking results in lots of leads Use your library skills to search for position openings Know where to Look and Network!

The Application Paperwork Optimize your first impression Prepare 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: Publications Samples of course work Annotated bibliographic guide Business card

Methods to Prepare ( Rehearse) Job Description … research on similar positions. Be confident in the ways your skills match the position Prepare a set of questions YOU would ask the person interviewing for the job you want Consider 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

Methods to Prepare ( Rehearse) Methods to warm up and rehearse for your interview using storytelling techniques LIVE/INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION LED BY DR. FIGA

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 ”

Organization Research (Competitive Intelligence) Organization website Budget Departments Board members Leaders Salary range Interviewing team

Research Google Organization Interviewing team Articles recently written about the organization Articles written by leaders in the organization Current events within the organization

“Giveaways” Be memorable! Business cards Portfolio Bookmark Handout Paper

Things to do when you get home Make notes on the interview Document names Process Follow-ups Thank you notes to all appropriate personnel Other suggestions from the audience?

Summary Questions from the participants: Drawing for Two Certificates THANK YOU!! Elizabeth Figa and Julia Wright