Career Navigator’s Top Interview Tip

Searching for a job can feel overwhelming.

With help from Career and Job Services, opens a new window, you can build the confidence you need to succeed in taking the best next step. 

KCPL's Career Navigators are prepared to meet you where you are on your journey and provide personalized guidance. Need help tailoring your resume to a specific role? Looking for assistance on getting organized? Wondering how best to prepare for your next interview? They have you covered. 

Alisha Copley, a Career Navigator at the Covington Branch, provided some quick insight on how best to prepare for first-round interviews. 

"Do your research! The last thing you want to seem is unprepared and lacking knowledge on the company or organization. Anyone preparing for a job interview should familiarize themselves with the company's website, social media and professional networking profiles," Copley shared. "Search for recent news articles from reputable sources and leverage their network to find out information from folks who currently work at or have previously worked at that organization in the past."

To get started with Career and Job Services, you can reach out directly to a Career Navigator, opens a new window. Whether you're a new graduate just beginning your job search or an established professional looking to make a change, a Career Navigator's main goal is to help you learn more about the various programs offered through the library and put together a plan personalized to your needs. 

Check out the following upcoming programs and events designed to help you thrive during your job search. 

• Get Organized for Your Job Search, opens a new window – Monday, June 22 | Online Event – Learn how to organize your job search and become more efficient by creating your own plan/vision and tracking your applications. 
• The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence, opens a new window – Thursday, June 25 at Erlanger Brach – Learn how to compose and write effective job-hunting emails, cover letters and pain letters to get yourself noticed in your job search. 
• Resume Basics for Today, opens a new window – Tuesday, June 30 at Erlanger Branch – Join Nichole Sims for a practical, eye-opening session that will help you craft a resume that truly works for you. 
• Interviewing Skills Workshop, opens a new window – Tuesday, July 7 at Erlanger Branch – Put your best foot forward and learn how to prepare for interviews today. Will cover one-on-one, panel, virtual and lunch/dinner-style interviews. 
• Ace Your Next Job Interview, opens a new window – Monday, July 13 | Online Event – This workshop will help you feel more confident and prepared to communicate clearly to a potential employer. Covers interview preparation, practicing your interview and what to do after an interview. 
• Transferable Skills Workshop, opens a new window – Tuesday, July 14 | Online Event – In this session, Dr. Angie Taylor, President of Taylor Career Strategies, will help uncover and present your transferable skills to open doors across industries. Perfect for job seekers ready to pivot, grow and make their next move count. 
• Drop-In Resume Review and Advice, opens a new window – Tuesday, July 21 at Covington Branch – Looking for ways to improve your current resume? Starting a new one from scratch? Drop in and get some assistance from a Career Navigator. 

Many of these events (or events on very similar topics) recur every month – ensuring you can find the support you need when you need it the most. Explore all the events Career and Job Services has to offer, opens a new window and find new ways to enhance your career skills. 

See you soon at the library!