LibGuides: Job Seeker Resources: FAQs for Library Staff

Job Seeker - Frequently Asked Questions with Suggested Answers

Common Questions and Suggestions
Common Questions and Suggestions for Assisting Patrons with Job Search

Job/Career Hub
link to use to schedule an appointment for resume,cover letter or Linked In reviews, mock interviews, job coaching etc.

Basic Needs

ChristianaCare Resource Guide
The ChristianaCare Community Health Department created a resource guide which contains information and services that may not be available via Unite Delaware. This list is likely not comprehensive, but in the interest of raising awareness of resources during this difficult time, we wanted to share. If you have any additional resources to add, please reach out to katie.w.coombes@christianacare.com
Patron Intake Form
Draft Form to be used by Interns and Social Innovation Staff to be help patrons seeking a job and has additional needs. Meant for designated walk in hours
Basic Needs Chart

Unite Delaware- How it Works and Steps to Take
Once you email Missy.Williams@lib.de.us to be registered as a user in the system. You will get an email from UniteUS inviting you to take the training and providing you with the enrollment link for Unite Us weekly webinars. With the emailed link you can choose which Wednesday at 1:00pm works best for you.

How the platform works:

Once you identify a patron’s social needs, you can instantly send a secure electronic referral to the most appropriate network partner(s) for that specific service. You can also have the patron in need self-refer for help if you prefer. Partners involved in that patron’s care will have visibility into whether or not the referral is accepted and once accepted, whether or not that patron received the services and what happened as a result. This is great because we can see what is going on with our patrons and see what else is needed.

Unite Us onboards and trains all partners who use the platform to ensure consistency, compliance, and accountability to the network.

What Is a Cover Letter and How Do I Write One?

Cover Letter FAQs

What is a cover letter?

A cover letter is your introduction to the potential employer that you send them along with your resume- either by email or by snail mail (postal mail). A cover letter allows you to go in depth with full sentences why you are suitable to the position or rather to go in some detail why you would be an excellent candidate for hire. A thoughtfully written cover letter will show the employer that you are truly interested in the position and that you are willing to put in the extra effort.

How do I write a cover letter?

Before you start writing

Read the job advertisement carefully-look at the key words
Research the corporate website, read and try to understand their mission statement and how it applies to you.

Writing the letter

First sentence should grab their attention
Second sentence should give the details of the job title and where you found the job announcement including job number if applicable
Convincingly show how you are a great fit for their opening by using quantifiable examples-Remember unlike the resume you now can use full sentences
If mailing letter best to use the same paper and font style that you used for your resume

Research & White Papers

Public Libraries: A Community’s Connection for Career Services
The John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University is a university-based organization devoted to transforming the workforce development system at the local, state, and federal levels.

How to apply for a job online?

Today most jobs are posted online. They can be found by visiting job search engines or searching directly on company websites. Use the web browser, Internet Explorer, to begin your online job search. Navigate to the following websites by entering the below address into the address bar to learn more about how to search online.

It is important to be aware of scams when applying for jobs online. Not all positions listed on online databases are still open positions with a company. To ensure a position is still available, log-on to the company’s official website and check their posted jobs.

Additionally be aware of websites that are trying to obtain your information to sell it to schools and higher education institutions so that they can contact you about enrolling. You do not need to provide schools this information to apply for a job.