Comments on: On the other hand… http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/ A librarian, writer and educator reflecting on the profession and the tools we use to serve our patrons Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:11:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Cathie http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6860 Cathie Tue, 07 Jun 2005 23:41:52 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6860 Hope you get it! Hope you get it!

]]> By: Meredith http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6702 Meredith Tue, 07 Jun 2005 13:38:52 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6702 Thanks Shi! I'm still shocked that I have readers in the United States, much less in China! Wow! Thanks for reading and for your good wishes! And Chad, I once interviewed for a job where I heard a lot of rhetoric about being open to change and technology, yadda yadda. But it took talking to a friend who worked in the institution to find out that what they were telling me couldn't be further from the truth. It can be difficult to know if what you're being told is true. In this case, though, I think I really got to see what the library was like by virtue of the fact that it was so small. The head of the search committee gave me a realistic list of the pros and cons of the job, so I feel like I have a good idea of what it would be like to work there. When I am interviewing people, I definitely will not forget the good and bad experiences I've had as a job seeker, and will treat people with respect and consideration. Thanks Shi! I’m still shocked that I have readers in the United States, much less in China! Wow! Thanks for reading and for your good wishes!

And Chad, I once interviewed for a job where I heard a lot of rhetoric about being open to change and technology, yadda yadda. But it took talking to a friend who worked in the institution to find out that what they were telling me couldn’t be further from the truth. It can be difficult to know if what you’re being told is true. In this case, though, I think I really got to see what the library was like by virtue of the fact that it was so small. The head of the search committee gave me a realistic list of the pros and cons of the job, so I feel like I have a good idea of what it would be like to work there. When I am interviewing people, I definitely will not forget the good and bad experiences I’ve had as a job seeker, and will treat people with respect and consideration.

]]> By: Angel http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6701 Angel Tue, 07 Jun 2005 13:33:05 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6701 Best of luck. It sounds like a very positive experience. Best of luck. It sounds like a very positive experience.

]]> By: shi http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6607 shi Tue, 07 Jun 2005 02:59:15 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6607 Just say hi! to tell you have a reader from china, and i am a librarian too.Good luck!!! Just say hi! to tell you have a reader from china, and i am a librarian too.Good luck!!!

]]> By: Chad http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6606 Chad Mon, 06 Jun 2005 18:10:17 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6606 Meredith, I have loved reading about your escapades in the hunt for a job. Keep up the good work. Your point in number three is definitely one to be considered by both interviewers and interviewees. I can remember one interview that I had where I was constantly told, "There is a lot of opportunity here," or "the city is a great place to live." However, no one that I talked to throughout the day said, "This is a great place to work." After asking around some, I found out that in fact, it was <em>not</em> a great place to work. Interviewees should be careful about what folks are telling them or selling them, while at the same time asking a lot of questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions about touchy topics, such as about the work environment, culture, or workplace problems. It is up to the interviewers to give you truthful answers while trying to sell you on the job. If you are ever in the position of interviewer, remember your experiences you had when looking for a job, because they can help you sell your job to a potential colleague. Meredith, I have loved reading about your escapades in the hunt for a job. Keep up the good work. Your point in number three is definitely one to be considered by both interviewers and interviewees. I can remember one interview that I had where I was constantly told, “There is a lot of opportunity here,” or “the city is a great place to live.” However, no one that I talked to throughout the day said, “This is a great place to work.” After asking around some, I found out that in fact, it was not a great place to work. Interviewees should be careful about what folks are telling them or selling them, while at the same time asking a lot of questions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about touchy topics, such as about the work environment, culture, or workplace problems. It is up to the interviewers to give you truthful answers while trying to sell you on the job. If you are ever in the position of interviewer, remember your experiences you had when looking for a job, because they can help you sell your job to a potential colleague.

]]> By: Dorothea Salo http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6542 Dorothea Salo Mon, 06 Jun 2005 15:51:49 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6542 Oh, good luck! My superstitious self says that your liking for the job is pretty good evidence you're fit for it -- and pretty good evidence they think so too. So I'm hopeful about this one for you! Oh, good luck!

My superstitious self says that your liking for the job is pretty good evidence you’re fit for it — and pretty good evidence they think so too. So I’m hopeful about this one for you!

]]> By: Joy Weese Moll http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6517 Joy Weese Moll Mon, 06 Jun 2005 02:48:56 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6517 Meredith-- I hope it works out! Sending good vibrations your way.... --Joy Meredith–

I hope it works out! Sending good vibrations your way….

–Joy

]]> By: Meredith http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6516 Meredith Mon, 06 Jun 2005 02:23:10 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6516 Thanks! Looking forward to meeting you too! Thanks! Looking forward to meeting you too!

]]> By: Mark http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2005/06/05/on-the-other-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-6515 Mark Mon, 06 Jun 2005 01:41:45 +0000 /?p=235#comment-6515 Good luck Meredith! And thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations, and your joys in the world of the job search. I'm putting it off as long as I can, but will have to face it someday. :) Looking forward to meeting you at the OCLC soiree. Good luck Meredith! And thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations, and your joys in the world of the job search. I’m putting it off as long as I can, but will have to face it someday. :) Looking forward to meeting you at the OCLC soiree.

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