Getting my foot in the door
Hi everyone, this is my first Reddit post but I’m a 25 yr (M) who recently just finished their bachelor’s program in Liberal Studies. For the past 3 years I’ve been working in customer service in a terrible job that has weighed heavily on my mental health. Anyways, I got this degree as a stepping stone to becoming a librarian (I know I’ll eventually have to get my masters). The thing is, my county has a Librarian Assistant II job available and they are only asking for an associates degree (which I also have), customer service experience ( which I have) and of course, library experience (I don’t have that). I applied to the job anyway ( it pays way more than my current job and I think I would be a good fit for the position) and I even wrote a cover letter expressing my desire for the position and what I could contribute.
I guess my question is, do you think it’s possible for me to get this job? My long term goal is to be a librarian professionally and I feel this job would benefit me tremendously but I do know how competitive the job market is for library positions. Due to my lack of experience in the library, I am afraid they will pass me over. Does anybody have any tips or suggestions on what I could do to secure the job if I am able to get an interview? Anything would help, even harsh realities.