When I first got my MLS and sent out tons of resumes, I only got a few interviews. I once was told I came across as shy, that I was not assertive, and I needed to be more agressive.
So here is what I said at interviews…Perhaps all of the librarians out there could give me some interview pointers. The D is for the library director\’s questions…
Director:
Why do you want to work here?
I heard you have a nice book collection.
D: Who is Harry Potter?
The library\’s gardener.
When I first got my MLS and sent out tons of resumes, I only got a few interviews. I once was told I came across as shy, that I was not assertive, and I needed to be more agressive.
So here is what I said at interviews…Perhaps all of the librarians out there could give me some interview pointers. The D is for the library director\’s questions…
Director:
Why do you want to work here?
I heard you have a nice book collection.
D: Who is Harry Potter?
The library\’s gardener.
D: did you have any trouble finding us?
Yes, I did. You told me to look for a place with a box that could hold books out front and every house has a box like that with a flag on it.
D: Why do you want to work here?
I heard you have a nice book collection.
D: What does being a librarian mean to you?
No talking required.
D: what are the last books you read?
The poisonous cook, the book lover and the library thief. I also read, \”The psychology of library crime-How to steal from libraries and not feel guilty.
What book do you think should be on the bestseller list?
I think you have me confused with Oprah, I don\’t recommend books.
Who is Harry Potter?
The library\’s gardener.
D: Describe your management style.
The one-minute manager-no staff can have only a minute break.
D:
What would you do if you saw someone viewing porn?
Turn around, look at the camera, you are on America\’s Most Wanted and this is not Candid Camera
D: Do you have any teaching experience?
No, do you cause so far I am not learning anything?
D: What can you do on the Internet?
A lot– download music, chat, lots of things…
D: Would you like a tour of the library?
No, not unless you have something to show me besides books. Once you have seen one, you have seen them all.
D: The salary is $25,000. How does that sound to you?
It sounds so bad I didn\’t even hear it.
D: You will be hearing from me.
I hope it is more that shhhh!
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