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</style></div><div>Yikes! I guess you could say that resume gave a negative impression. </div><div>Ba da dum bump psh</div><div><br></div><div data-marker="__SIG_PRE__">------------------<br><br>Donna Winter, Automation Services Librarian<br>Livonia Public Library<br>32777 Five Mile Road<br>Livonia, MI 48154<br>ph: 734-466-2675</div><div><br></div><hr id="zwchr" data-marker="__DIVIDER__"><div data-marker="__HEADERS__"><b>From: </b>"Marian Volek" <marianvolek@yahoo.com><br><b>To: </b>"susan wess" <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org>, "Phillip J Kwik" <KwikPJ@troymi.gov>, "ConnieJo Ozinga" <cjozinga@commercelibrary.info>, "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org><br><b>Sent: </b>Monday, June 5, 2017 2:35:32 PM<br><b>Subject: </b>Re: [Michlib-l] About that job posting<br></div><div><br></div><div data-marker="__QUOTED_TEXT__"><div style="color: #000; background-color: #fff; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" data-mce-style="color: #000; background-color: #fff; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7266">When I was the editor for our local newspaper, I had a young lady show up for a job interview in a prom dress. I also received a resume printed in white letters on a black background. Imagine how many black ink cartridges that gentleman went through!</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7272"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_6633"> <br></div><div class="signature" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_6614"><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7430">Marian Volek</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7403">Administrative Assistant</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7382">West Iron District Library</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7383">Iron River, Michigan<br></div></div><div class="qtdSeparateBR" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7150"><br><br></div><div class="yahoo_quoted" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7154" style="display: block;" data-mce-style="display: block;">  <div style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7153" data-mce-style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7152" data-mce-style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7151"> <span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7155" size="2" face="Arial" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> <hr id="yui_3_16_0_1_1496687312881_7156" size="1"> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;" data-mce-style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> "susan.wess@milanlibrary.org" <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;" data-mce-style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> Phillip J Kwik <KwikPJ@troymi.gov>; 'ConnieJo Ozinga' <cjozinga@commercelibrary.info>; "michlib-l@mcls.org" <michlib-l@mcls.org> <br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;" data-mce-style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Monday, June 5, 2017 1:28 PM<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;" data-mce-style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [Michlib-l] About that job posting<br> </span> </div> <div class="y_msg_container"><br><div id="yiv7149028438"><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;" data-mce-style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"></span><div>I agree. Reminds me of the cover letter I received for a ref librarian.  "I would love to join the staff at Washtenaw Community College and would be an asset". I've often thought I'd like to write up a list of dos ad don'ts for people applying for jobs. </div><div><br clear="none"></div><div>If it says no phone calls, do not call.</div><div>If it says electronic submissions, do not mail a hard copy.</div><div>When interviewing, do not tell me how you hated your last boss and how mean everyone was to you.</div><div>Do not arrive late dressed for an alt rock concert</div><div><br clear="none"></div><div>and the list goes on .....<br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div><strong>                     <span style="color: #0000ff;" data-mce-style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></strong> </div><div> </div><div><span style="color: #888888;" data-mce-style="color: #888888;"><em><span style="color: #0000ff;" data-mce-style="color: #0000ff;">Susan Wess, M.L.I.S.<br clear="none">Director<br clear="none">   <img id="yiv7149028438sigimg0" title="signature image" src="cid:kIMaQnzU1KXQ8A6V9wj3" alt="" width="78" border="0" height="64"> </span></em></span></div><div><span style="color: #888888;" data-mce-style="color: #888888;"><em><span style=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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] About that job posting<br clear="none">
From: Phillip J Kwik <<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="mailto:KwikPJ@troymi.gov">KwikPJ@troymi.gov</a>><br clear="none">
Date: Mon, June 05, 2017 2:07 pm<br clear="none">
To: "'ConnieJo Ozinga'" <<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="mailto:cjozinga@commercelibrary.info">cjozinga@commercelibrary.info</a>>,       <br clear="none">
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       <div class="yiv7149028438yqt6829321253" id="yiv7149028438yqt99116"><div class="yiv7149028438WordSection1"> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>Hello Connie:</span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>  </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>I think that your first reaction was correct. I have a fourth reason: the applicant is not comfortable with, or does not believe in, technology. In any case, I do not believe this person is right for your library. </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>  </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>Any such applicant did not follow the submittal directions. If it were my call, I would not accept those applications.</span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>  </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>Good luck with your search.</span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>  </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>Phillip </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>  </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Phillip Kwik</span></u></b><u><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> | Assistant Director                                          </span></u></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Troy Public Library | 510 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 | Office: 248</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 10.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 10.0pt;">619.7577 | <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://www.troypl.org/">troypl.org </a>  </span><a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/troylib"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><img id="yiv7149028438Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:o6KHZDMgyQbtXafoyR9X" alt="cid:image010.jpg@01CF8BD8.30248410" width="16" border="0" height="16"></span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;">  </span><a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/troylib"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><img id="yiv7149028438Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:JFZwcYtIYGFMptEnbkcq" alt="cid:image011.jpg@01CF8BD8.30248410" width="15" border="0" height="15"></span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;">  </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;" lang="EN" data-mce-style="font-size: 10.0pt;">“We believe a strong community embraces diversity, promotes innovation, and encourages collaboration.  We strive to lead by example within the region. We do this because we want everyone to choose Troy as their community for life. We believe in doing government the best.”</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;">  </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>  </span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;">From:</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a> [<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>ConnieJo Ozinga<br clear="none"> <b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 05, 2017 1:58 PM<br clear="none"> <b>To:</b> <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br clear="none"> <b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] About that job posting</span></div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;">  </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">A few weeks ago I posted a job listing on Michlib and my coop's job board.  The listing very clearly states that resume etc. should be submitted to the following email address.  The listing did not include any mailing address.  Today I received my second fat envelope full of paper in application for the job.</div> </div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;">I have 3 reactions to this fat envelope.</div> </div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;">1. This person does not do well at reading directions.</div> </div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;">2. This person does know how to look up addresses.</div> </div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">3. The wastebasket. </div> </div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">How would you react? Am I wrong here?  Interested in your comments? Also note, that so far I have 20 apps.</div> </div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;">Connie</div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><br clear="none"> -- </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #888888; background: white;" data-mce-style="color: #888888; background: white;">Connie Jo Ozinga<br clear="none"> Library Director<br clear="none"> Commerce Township Community Library</span></div> </div> <div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #888888; background: white;" data-mce-style="color: #888888; background: white;">180 E. Commerce</span></div> </div> <div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #888888; background: white;" data-mce-style="color: #888888; background: white;">Commerce, MI 48390<br clear="none"> (248) 669-8108 x101<br clear="none"> <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://www.commercelibrary.info/">www.commercelibrary.info</a><br clear="none"> <br clear="none"> </span><br clear="none"> Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing *  Playing </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;">  </div> <div> <div class="yiv7149028438MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;" data-mce-style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.</span></div> </div> </div></div>   <hr>_______________________________________________<br clear="none">
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