This anonymous interview is with someone who hires for a:
√ Public Library
Title: Head of children’s services.
Titles hired: Librarian, clerk, substitute, associate.
Who makes hiring decisions at your organization:
√ HR
√ Library Administration
√ The position’s supervisor
√ Employees at the position’s same level (on a panel or otherwise)
Which of the following does your organization regularly require of candidates?
√ Online application
√ Cover letter
√ Resume
√ References
√ Proof of degree
√ Demonstration (teaching, storytime, etc)
Does your organization use automated application screening?
√ No
Briefly describe the hiring process at your organization and your role in it:
Post job, accept applications, decide on candidates to interview, conduct interviews, rate candidates, hire.
Think about the last candidate who really wowed you, on paper, in an interview, or otherwise. Why were they so impressive?
They had written plans for what they would ideally do in the position.
Do you have any instant dealbreakers?
No
What do you wish you could know about candidates that isn’t generally revealed in the hiring process?
How they will connect with coworkers.
How many pages should each of these documents be?
Cover Letter: √ Only One!
Resume: √ Only One!
CV: √ We don’t ask for this
What is the most common mistake that people make in an interview?
Not taking a moment to collect thoughts and blurting out a negative answer.
Do you conduct virtual interviews? What do job hunters need to know about shining in this setting?
No
When does your organization *first* mention salary information?
√ It’s part of the job ad
What does your organization do to reduce bias in hiring? What are the contexts in which discrimination still exists in this process?
We clearly invite all qualified candidates to bring their entire self to the process.
What questions should candidates ask you? What is important for them to know about your organization and the position you are hiring for?
We want to share our passion for literacy and serving our patrons.
Additional Demographics
What part of the world are you in?
√ Midwestern US
What’s your region like?
√ Suburban
Is your workplace remote/virtual?
√ Never or not anymore
How many staff members are at your organization?
√ 11-50
Hiring Librarians 
