Job and Career Information Center Newsletter
Greetings,
Are you busy trying to network? Talking with lots of people to see if you can get any job leads. Networking is a great way to meet people and learn about potential opportunities -- whether they are volunteering, job search techniques, or a job lead.
Informational interviewing is another great way to network. Unlike in a typical job interview, you are the one who asks the questions in an informational interview. It is a great way to gather information about a specific career track, get advice as to where to look for jobs, and learn about the work environment. Going into an informational interview, you should have questions prepared. While you may not get information about a specific job, it can provide you with a lot of information about a specific organization and with advice for your job search.
How do you find someone to be the subject of an informational interview? Just ask! Most people would be happy to share information and consider it a compliment to be asked about their profession. Check out local business or organizations that are in your career field and see if anyone would be available to talk with you about their job. This can also be an opportunity to network with your friends and family -- does anyone know of someone that you could talk to about your career field?
It never hurts to ask -- the worst that can happen is that they say no. Try and try again!
Best wishes with your job search,
Rebecca Sullivan
Check our
calendar
for the full listing of upcoming classes!
Résumé 101
Monday, June 7. 6-8 pm
Herring Run Branch
Find out what goes into a résumé and the different ways resumes can be formatted.
Has the library helped you find a job? Did you get an interview after filling out applications at any of the Enoch Pratt Free Library branches? Please let us know! Send an email to job@prattlibrary.org to share your experience. We'd love to hear about your success stories!
Make your résumé work for you! Call the Job and Career Information Center (410-396-5317) for a free résumé review appointment.
Bring a copy of your résumé and get tips and suggestions to create a résumé that will help land a job.
Need to apply for a job? Have to file for unemployment? The Job and Career Information Center has a computer available by appointment for you for up to two hours. To make an appointment you will need a valid library card. Please call 410-396-5317 today!
Job & Career Information Center
The Job and Career Information Center at EPFL provides materials and services to individuals exploring careers or seeking jobs. It contains job postings, circulating book and test study guide collections, and databases. We are happy to provide free access to these materials. If you have questions please call 410-396-5317 or email job@prattlibrary.org.
