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Cover Letters, Resumes, and Interviews, Oh My! Recently I served as a reference for a friend and former co-worker of mine. After extolling the virtues of my friend over the phone with the hiring committee, I thought: “Gee, I’m now a reference! Where did the time go?” After 8 years of being a librarian, serving on hiring committees, and watching countless candidate interviews, I decided to put together a list of some tips for composing cover letters & resumes, as well as preparing for interviews.

If you have something you’d like to add, please leave a comment below. Cover Letters & Resumes: Strategy: Your cover letter & resume should address your experience/knowledge with the requirements/qualifications that are in the job announcement. Application Process: Follow the instructions explicitly. Preliminary Interview: For preliminary interviews, such as a phone interview: schedule yourself enough time to get where you need to be (e.g., home).

In-Person Interview: It’s ALWAYS ok to dress conservatively for an interview. Like this: School Librarian Cover Letter for Resume. The school librarian cover letter should be written in such a way that it conveys everything about the applicant. It is important that a cover letter written by the applicant accompany the resume. This will help create a good impression and convey to the employer that you are serious about working there. Writing a good cover letter shows effort on your behalf. Almost every school has a library where they store some of the best books available for children to read. To care for these books, a good librarian is required. Therefore, schools hire the help of professional librarians. By writing an appealing cover letter, you can show you are adept at writing and have a keen interest for books. What should a school librarian cover letter have? Like most letters, communication address and phone number should be at the beginning and a formal salutation Address the letter to the person who is hiring for the position.

Sample School Librarian Cover Letter From Robert J. Dear Samantha, Enclosure: Job Description > Date: Quarterly (fall, winter, spring and summer) Job Title: Multicultural and Small Business Development Intern Department: Multicultural and Small Business Development Classification: Unpaid, 20-30 hours per week, minimum 12 week commitment (flexible hours available) Start Date: Flexible Closing date: Closes when position is filled each quarter Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most diverse business association in the Puget Sound region. Founded in 1882 by local business leaders, the Chamber today is an independent organization representing 2,200 companies and a regional workforce of approximately 700,000.

Chamber members believe that the business community does best when the whole community is healthy. The Chamber plays many roles as a result. The Multicultural and Small Business Development intern(s) report to the Vice President, Multicultural and Small Business Development. CITY OF SEATTLE. Explore Gates Foundation Jobs | Investigate Non-Profit Jobs | Pursue advocacy jobs, global health jobs, sustainable development jobs, and more. Online STARS Courses. Cancellations and refunds requested within 72 hours after enrollment are available for courses that have not been accessed. After 72 hours, the payment credit can be transferred to a different training or to a new student if the training was not started by the original student for up to 30 days after enrollment.

Refunds are not available after 72 hours. Refunds and Cancellations will be charged a 20% cancellation fee. Washington students must submit an evaluation form upon completion of the course and a certificate will be emailed to you. Smart Horizons has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET),1780 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102 CEU courses provided by Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC are offered in partnership with Smart Horizons. Was Kindernamen über Papas Gehalt verraten... - 08.09.06 - Forum.

Was Kindernamen über Papas Gehalt verraten... Der kleine Alexander auf der einen Seite, die süße Jaqueline auf der anderen. Preisfrage: Wessen Eltern verdienen mehr? Antwort: vermutlich Alexanders! Eine Forschergruppe der Uni Leipzig fand heraus: Kindernamen geben Auskunft über das Gehalt der Eltern. Klingt seltsam, lässt sich aber belegen. Der Mittelstand hingegen kupfert gern bei Promis ab. Richtig abgedreht geht's bei den Promis zu - die Kinder werden's ihnen nicht immer danken. Familien mit einem durschnittlichen Einkommen von 1.869 Euro brutto: Wo das Geld nicht so locker sitzt, zählt vor allem der schöne Klang und die Mode. Die häufigsten Jungennamen in dieser Gehaltsklasse: Tim, Mike, Sven, Nico, Lee, Nils, Robby, Tom, Marcel, Marc.

Die beliebtesten Mädchennamen: Cassidy, Jaqueline, Jeanette, Sky, Michelle, Leonie, Mary, Angie, Nina. Die beliebtesten Mädchennamen: Jessica, Jennifer, Lucy, Britney, Shania, Aaliyah, Cheyenne, Vanessa, Anastasia, Angelina, Chiara. ALA JobLIST | Jobs in Library & Information Science & Technology. Experience.com. Welcome to PantherJobs, the primary source that connects University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students and alumni with campus, local and national employers. Whether you are a current student looking for an internship, co-op or full-time position; an alumnus looking for a new opportunity; or an employer wanting to recruit UWM's talented students and alumni, PantherJobs (formerly eRecruiting) has something for you!

Students, Alumni and Employers are encouraged to contact these offices for information on additional programs and services which support or complement PantherJobs. Certification of Librarians. Librarian Certification Application Process All materials become the property of the Washington State Library and will not be returned. Portfolios are evaluated by a committee that meets monthly. Depending on when you submit your application and materials and how difficult it is to contact your university or references, it may therefore take as long as 12 weeks to receive final notification on the status of your application. Please mail applications, fee, and any materials to: The Washington State Library Attn: Librarian Certification Program PO Box 42460 Olympia, WA 98504 The certification process differs depending on which of the above groups you fall within: Applicants with an ALA accredited library program degree Submit the Application for Librarian's Certification , along with a $20 check to cover administrative costs to the address given below.

Applicants without an ALA accredited library program degree Required—Application for Librarian's Certification with a check for the $20 fee. Earn money from home, work from home, survey companies, testing products. I know what it’s like to be a stay at home mom or to only work part time and have worries about money. I was always looking for ways to earn some extra income to help our family out. Survey Sites are a great way to earn some extra cash. No, it’s not a get rich quick way, however if you have some extra time during the day while the kids are napping or in the evening, you can earn some decent money with some of these companies.

I am going to list some of my favorite companies here. My suggestion is that you set up a folder in your email called “survey sites” and when you are sent a survey you can move it into that folder and then go back and do it when you have time. Some people like to set up a whole separate email account for their surveys and that is fine too.

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