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You’re ready for a new challenge and want to take the next step up the career ladder, but how do you go about finding an opportunity? What do you need to think about when deciding where to go next? We can help.
Understanding your skillsUnderstanding your strengths and weaknesses is important in understanding what roles would work for you and ensuring that you put your best foot forward when you’re applying for a role. If you’ve not completed your CILIP Certification
or Chartership yet you might not be familiar with our Professional Knowledge and Skills Base – it’s a simple tool that is really useful to help you gain an understanding of how your skills and experience fit with the wider profession.
Using a recruitment agency Recruitment agencies really come into their own when you’ve got some good experience under your belt and are looking for a step up. A good recruiter will be able to advise you on the sort of role which is suitable for your experience,
what sort of salary you can expect and the career paths open to you. They’ll also be able to offer you advice on your CV, cover letter and interview technique. We asked specialist recruiters to the information profession CB Resourcing
for their advice on what to expect when using a recruitment agency.
Job roles available in the sector If you’re really not sure where you want to go and what your next step should be why not have a look at our overview of the roles available in the sector? The library and information sector has seen considerable change over the
last 20 years creating a whole host of new roles and responsibilities. By having a better understanding of what roles are available, you’ll be better placed to find work that suits your skill set and personality.
Finding a new job Finding the role that’s right for you is rarely easy. Our guide will help you through every aspect of your job hunt, from finding advertised roles or working with recruitment consultants, through to sharpening your CV, writing
the right covering letter and preparing for an interview.
Show off your skills with Professional Registration Recognised internationally and by employers in all sectors, Professional Registration demonstrates your abilities, knowledge and experience. Last year, we helped hundreds of our members take the next step in their career through
Certification, Chartership and Fellowship. Find out how professional registration can help you.
If you want to take a stake in your profession, it's a very good idea, you'll get a lot of benefits out of being a member of CILIP whether that's through the main group or through special interest groups.
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