The Job Hunter

Not sure where to start looking for that dream job? Why not try out some of these …

Recruitment agencies in Adelaide

While there are many different job agencies in Adelaide, these have regularly advertised library and information related positions in the past

Job websites

E-lists

Make sure you join various e-lists as many prospective employers often advertise jobs in this way - casual, contract and permanent. And there are many helpful people who regularly post jobs they have seen advertised elsewhere.

  • SALIN
    SALIN is just one of these e-lists. If you haven't subscribed yet join here

  • ALIA New Grads
    ALIA New Grads has jobs listed nearly daily from all over Australia - and you don't need to be an ALIA member to join. Simply head to http://www.alia.org.au/groups/newgrad/ and follow the links to join

  • Other ALIA e-lists
    ALIA has numerous other e-lists, some of which advertise jobs specific to their focus, including special libraries and library technicians: http://www.alia.org.au/alianet/e-lists

Websites of library and information organisations

Some larger organizations, councils and universities list vacant positions on their websites. Check out the websites of places you would like to work and visit their job vacancy sites regularly for openings.

Cold-calling

Don't be afraid to call up places you would like to work to ask…

  • if they are currently looking for someone to fill a position,
  • who you may send your resume to, to be considered for future openings,
  • how they usually advertise positions, or
  • which recruitment agency they work through

Want to work overseas?

Not sure what skills employers really want?

Check out these sites for ideas of what skills to emphasise in an application

Want more information about applying for jobs?

These websites have a wealth of tips and advice for library job hunters

  • ALIA employment page
    Provides information on job agencies, work-level guidelines, salary scales, and a whole lot more: http://www.alia.org.au/employment

  • Liscareer
    Liscareer is a U.S. site with articles written by new generation librarians for new generation librarians. It is a great source for information, especially on job hunting, with articles on everything from creating that perfect resume to how to survive the interview process: http://www.liscareer.com

  • One Umbrella
    This site contains useful information how to write a good resume. It also provides links to further websites that provide advice in writing applications: http://www.oneumbrella.com.au/job_seekers/resumes/

  • Zenith
    Look under the "About" section for advice on writing resumes, including 10 golden rules of resume writing, questions to ask yourself when preparing your resume and a sample resume to give you some ideas for getting started: http://www.zenmgt.com/staffing

  • Career Information Service (Queensland Government)
    Look in their Getting a job section - has lots of information about looking for and getting work. In their "What skills do I need?" section they have links to excellent articles on writing resumes and answering selection criteria: http://www.cis.qsa.qld.edu.au/jobs/index.html

  • Other general websites
    • Dr. Ann Villiers, a mental nutritionist, has a great website with handy advice and links for job hunters http://www.mentalnutrition.com
    • All of the general job websites listed below have a wealth of information on applying for jobs, as well as sample cover letters and resumes
    • Books
      • How to write and talk to selection criteria: improving your chances of winning a job / Ann Villiers. Hawker, A.C.T. : Mental Nutrition, 2005.
      • How to address selection criteria : improving your chances of being short-listed for a job / Dr. Ann Villiers. Canberra: D.M. Press, 2000.

    Compiled by Heidi Savilla, 2005, for the SALIN workshop: Write resumes that work and selection criteria that sell!