Always Apply, Right?

[hermione]

You all know my job saga. I just posted the other day about how much I like where I am now and what a good move this was for me. I haven't even been here a year yet.

A job at another library posted yesterday. It's a management position, which is where I definitely want to end up but I was planning for maybe 2-3 years from now. The thing is, these jobs are few and far between. It was not posted widely so I assumed they had an internal candidate but after putting out feelers, they do not.

I don't know a lot about this library. I may not even want to work there at all. I was surprised the salary range is as good as it is in the posting.

If I left, I might be burning bridges where I am now - a rather prominent library in the area.

Would you apply? I mean, this may all be for naught and I won't even get an interview.

[countthestars]

Apply!

[mrsbro]

Apply. I had a similar situation (working at X Library, applied to work for the Network X Library was in ) got the job and explained in the interview it was too great a position to pass up, even being happy at my job. 8 years later I'm here and still have a great working relationship with my old Library.

[bunnymendelbaum]

Apply!

sidenote: I heard a hilariously bad story last night about the main library downtown branch last night. So I hope it is not there! (Or maybe I should hope it is so you can make it better!)

[hermione]

Aug 31, 2016 14:01:31 GMT -5 bunnymendelbaum said:

Apply!

sidenote: I heard a hilariously bad story last night about the main library downtown branch last night. So I hope it is not there! (Or maybe I should hope it is so you can make it better!)

It is not but tell me the story!

[halfpint]

I'd at least throw your name in the hat.

[magpie]

apply! I applied for a management position a few weeks ago even though that was sort of more of a "in a few years" type plan for me. I won't be crushed if I don't get it because I feel like I had to throw my hat in. The thing with librarian positions is that they don't come up a lot (I know you know this as well as I do!), so I feel like you have to go with them and stretch them to work. You can always explore the library if and when you reach the interview process.

[sapphireblue]

Another librarian here!

I agree, always apply. New openings are rare enough, ones that really interest you are even more so.

I think it is likely if you got the job that your workplace would understand.

Good luck!

[stephm0188]

Yes!

I applied for a library position in my school district last year knowing I wouldn't get it, but it was still good experience. It helped me figure out what skills I needed to perfect, and when my dream job opened up in my desired building I was ready.