Reader's Advisory Assistant
Do you like to work with the public in a dynamic, team- oriented work environment? The library is looking for a part-time Reader's Advisor to provide reference services on the Adult and Children's Information Desks. This is a permanent part-time position and involves working a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years post-secondary education with relevant work experience, including experience in research and an interest in popular reading. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Visit the website at
www.pgpl.ca/careers
for the full posting and submit an application to:
Human Resources Prince George Public Library 888 Canada Games Way Prince George BC, V2L 5T6 E-mail:
Closing Date: January 23rd, 2015 at 5:00 PM
How to use strong action verbs on your resume
To effectively use resume power verbs, focus first on filling out your experience section with specific, quantified examples of your accomplishments. Then, use a compelling verb to enhance your bullet points.
Here’s a sample bullet point where the candidate improperly used resume action verbs:
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“Went to all weekly company meetings to share department news.”
This example starts with a weak verb. “Went” doesn’t convey any positive information. This verb just indicates you did what was expected of you.
Hiring managers will be impressed if you show your proactiveness and back it up with quantifiable evidence.
Here’s the same example enhanced with resume action words:
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“Spearheaded weekly company meetings by communicating departmental growth and productivity.”
The applicant opens with a much more targeted action verb. Unlike “went to,” “spearheaded” is decisive and suggests the candidate has leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a knack for planning.
The applicant also includes the strong verb “communicating,” which is among the most common resume keywords recognized by corporate applicant tracking systems (ATS). By using action verbs, your resume is more likely to bypass the ATS and land in the hiring manager’s inbox.
Finally, the candidate ends their bullet point by stating explicitly what they communicated: “departmental growth and productivity.”