1. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 On the flip side: Career motivations and aspirations of new professionals in the information industry Fiona Russell Subject Librarian Monash University Library E: fiona.russell@lib.monash.edu.au

2. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 Recruiting and retention -Expensive in time and money -Concerns about ‘greying’ profession -Loss of experience from sector -Concerns about attracting the ‘right’ people -Newly qualified staff are important for industry’s future

3. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 The reality -Uncertain job market -Frustrations with industry -Difficulty in obtaining jobs, gaining experience -Without job satisfaction, new professionals will leave

4. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 The survey -Sent to ALIA New Grads email list -Open ended questions -What do you consider to be the most important features of a job and why? -What are the most important factors for you in staying in a position long term? -What do you look for in an employer? -If you could design your own dream job in the information industry, what and where would it be? -Why have you chosen/ want to work in the information industry? -14 respondents of varying backgrounds

5. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 Valued features of a job -Interesting, varied role -Professional development opportunities -Contributing to society -Leave arrangements, including flexible time -Salary -A sense of passion for the role -Supportive management and colleagues

6. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 Long term considerations: influences on staying -Interesting role -Professional development -Salary -Values and ethics -Respect and morale -Long term contracts

7. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 Employers under the microscope: what new professionals look for -Provide opportunities for development -Provide support, respect and encouragement -High ethics, or ethics matching with the employee -Open to innovation and change -Managers with good management skills -Prestige of company -Family friendly

8. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 Motivations, dreams and aspirations

9. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 Looking after new professionals -Embrace their idealism -Provide engaging roles -Listen -Be ethical, be innovative -Provide competitive conditions -Nurture their development

10. Presented by …… Header 1 Header 2 Questions?