The Masked Job Ad: Revealing what job ads aren’t telling you

Saturday, July 30, 2022

8:00 AM EDT

Primary Speaker(s)

Tina M Budzise-Weaver, MLS

Acting Associate Dean of Faculty Services
Texas A&M University Libraries
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, United States

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Speaker(s)

Tina Franks, MLS

Head, Architecture Library & the Fine Arts Library
The Ohio State University Libraries

Join us as we unmask confusing and misleading job postings so you don't fall in love with a job only to discover it's not really what it appears. Discover insider tips and techniques to read between the lines and avoid trendy buzz words and jargon to determine if that job is really right for you!

Learning Objectives:

Increase attendees knowledge of critical thinking skills when assessing a job ad to see if it fits their experience and education.
To improve the attendees experience of reading between the lines and understanding buzz words and jargon that can mask the type of environment and responsibilities.
Help attendees align their experience with the job they are seeking.