Category Archives: CV review

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 2  page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,

This is a resume and I’ve been applying for public librarian positions. This was not my original intent for my degree, but those are the positions that are open and I’m hoping to do a great job!

 

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 4 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,

The job I’m applying to is one that I desperately want but I haven’t looked for jobs in over four years. The job is for a Digital Archivist at a small, liberal arts college. I have to apply by September 1st.

The qualifications for the job are: “Required qualifications: Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience working in archives with collection management applications; understanding of digital preservation standards and their application; excellent organizational and problem solving skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; flexibility and enthusiasm to accept, manage, and incorporate change and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment. Desired qualifications:  ability to collaborate with technical colleagues; project management; familiarity with ArchivesSpace.”

Instead of redacting personal information, I changed the information because I still want feedback on font size, type, layout, etc. I realize my Skills section in my resume is long, but there are many skills I learned in class that I didn’t get through work experience and I want to highlight that somehow.

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 2 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,

I’m a librarian that graduated in 2012 and haven’t had luck finding a library job. Unfortunately, that’s mostly due to the fact that I can’t leave my current location for a few more years. I’d love it if I had some new eyes looking at my application materials!

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 2 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,

I use this resume to apply for adult reference positions in public libraries. I have eight years of experience in working in a public library. In the past three years, I have had a few interviews when I submitted a resume with the same content, but different format. I’m now applying to the same libraries for a third and even fourth time and need some advice on creating a better resume.

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 2 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 2 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,
I am a recent graduate who is looking for a position as a cataloging or metadata librarian. This resume is for an entry-level position in a public library, though I am more than willing to accept a position in an academic or special library if one is available.

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 10 page resume with cover letter was submitted by a job hunter who says,

I am interested in positions such as Campus Librarians, Director

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 2 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,

I am currently working as a high school librarian in a small boarding school in California but will be looking to move on at the end of the year. Ideally, I would love to work in a public library but I know that I’ll be applying to lots of high school school library jobs as that is what I have the most experience doing and it is something I enjoy doing. I’m drawn to private schools, but I’ve also worked in public education and like it, so both are options for me.

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This 2 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,

This is a CV intended for an Electronic Resources Librarian position at a smallish (2,000 students) liberal arts college.

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.

Welcome to crowd-sourced resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some guidelines for constructive feedback are here, and the ALA NMRT has brief tips for reviewing resumes here.

This __1_ page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says,

I would like to work either in a public or academic librarian, and would love doing more outreach, as in taking “the library” to hospitals and would like the chance to go over to countries experiencing upheavals, and try to help the librarians there, making sure they and their collections are safe.

To submit your resume or CV For Public Review,

• send it as a Word document, PDF, PNG or JPEG to hiringlibrariansresumereviewATgmail.
• It will be posted as-is, so please remove any information that you are not comfortable having publically available (I suggest removing your address and phone number at a minimum).
• Please include a short statement identifying if it’s a resume or CV and
• describing the types of positions you’re using it for (ie institution type, position level, general focus).
• Finally, you will also need to confirm that you agree to comment on at least five other posted resumes.