Every library is unique, and the same goes for library jobs — and library workers! How can you persuade a hiring manager that YOU are a perfect fit for the job that’s on offer? Professionals from Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center will offer time-tested strategies for tailoring your resume and cover letter to stand out from the pack.
At the end of this presentation, attendees will have learned:
- Effective strategies for creating a professional and engaging resume
- Demonstrated methods and techniques for crafting a cover letter that matches the requirements of the position description
- Professional communication skills directly related to professional storytelling to align your career materials with employer needs
About our presenters:
Mark Daly is the supervisor of career services for Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center, where he offers resume reviews to hundreds of jobseekers each year while also leading hiring panels for librarian roles. Before enrolling in Pratt Institute’s MLIS program in 2011, Mark pursued successful careers in retailing, journalism, and public relations for nonprofits and local government.
Ashley Dalle is the Manager for Business and Career Services at Brooklyn Public Library. She is an urban library manager of 8+ years, specializing in accessible user experience at large public library systems, with a focus on project management to deliver large-scale initiatives and grant funded programming. She has previously held roles at New York Public Library, Jersey City Free Public Library, and Orange County Public Library in California.