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The Education Job Search
Ana Eliason, Career & Internship SpecialistStrommen Career & Internship Center
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 [email protected]
Agenda
• Job Search Process
• Tips for Success
• Minnesota Education Fair
• Q and A
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 [email protected]
Tips for preparing materials
It takes time! 6-9 months to find a job Searching is like a full-time job Need to create unique tailored materials
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 [email protected]
Job Search Process
Resume/Cover Letter
Credential File
Finding Opportunitie
s
District ApplicationsInterviewingPortfolio
TEACHING JOB
Resumes
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 [email protected]
Purpose of a Resume
To promote yourself – is your marketing tool to school districts
Generate interest in talking with you. The purpose of a resume is NOT to get
you a job… but to get you an INTERVIEW!!!!
NOT the whole story.
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 [email protected]
Resume Tips Invest the time and energy Have it critiqued Create something that represents you Sell your skills! Continuous process Keep the audience in mind Use formatting to make important
information stand out
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Section HeadingsR
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HeadingEducationLicensure
Student Teaching Experience
Related Teaching ExperienceO
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Honor and AwardsAdditional
InvolvementLeadership/Activities
Classroom SkillsOther Work ExperienceVolunteer
Experience
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Personal Information/Heading
Full Name should be displayed boldly and larger than the rest of the text
Include full address, phone number and email address
Should spell out all abbreviated words Use a professional email address and have
professional message on your phone
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Education Include your degree, college major, expected
graduation as well as the city and state of your college Can include GPA, Honors and Awards, Study Abroad,
and any relevant coursework in this section if you wish Include any other post-high school experiences if you
received a degree from that school
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Licensure This comes after the Education Section because
schools will want to see it They will know you will not have it yet – just put
when it is expected or that it is pending
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Student Teaching Most relevant, so it comes next Include grade level, school name, city,
state and the dates
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Write Effective Skill Phrases
Skill phrases are action statements that describe your experiences.
Components of a skill phraseo Bullet pointo Action verbs in the past-tenseo Specific skill that was learned or honedo Results of your work, or how or why you
did the work.
Avoid personal pronouns when writing skill phrases
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Skill Phrase Example
Fairo Created lesson plans
Bettero Created original lesson plans surrounding
the book “The Giver”
Besto Created constructivist lesson plans that
utilized cooperative learning to discuss concepts in Lois Lowry’s book, “The Giver”
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Important Topics to Cover:
Implementing your own lesson plans Working with different learning styles and diverse
students Collaborating with parents and managing student
behavior Curriculum development
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Related Teaching Experience
Same format as student teaching Describe additional experience working with children to
teaching
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Classroom Skills List any special skills you have that could add to
your teaching and classroom experience Examples:
o Computer skillso Languageso Musical skillso Art skillso Coaching
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Other Sections You will want to add any other sections that
highlight your well-rounded abilities and interests Examples:
o Volunteer Experienceso Additional Involvement o Other Work Experience
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Create a Professional Image
Be honest—no lying or exaggerations Use easy to read fonts and layouts Avoid too many graphics, fancy fonts, self-
portraits Be consistent Look at it from an employer’s perspective, is it
visually appealing and professional? 1 full page or 1.5-2 full pages Print on white or neutral colored resume paper
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Final Tips
Do not use “I” or “my” statements
PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD!!!!
Write in the ACTIVE VOICE
Do not put references on the resume
Cover Letters
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What is a Cover Letter A marketing piece that highlights your
most important qualifications AS THEY RELATE TO THAT SPECIFIC POSITION OR DISTRICT
Tool to get the employer to read your resume
Demonstrates your writing ability
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Cover Letter Tips Tailor to each position; NO GENERIC
LETTERS Make them feel like you care about their
district and the job Really answer the question-why should I
hire you? Remember back to your English classes Have it critiqued! Spelling/grammatical
errors will get you in the “no” pile
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Basic Guidelines Should always accompany a resume even
when not requested Needs to be well-written and in a
professional tone Do not start all of your sentences with “I” Customize each letter with a job
description of the organization you are applying for
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Heading
Can/should match heading on resume Your address, date, employer address Salutation (avoid “to whom it may
concern”)Kathy Teacher
4960 Bloomington Avenue ~ Minneapolis, MN 55454 952-555-5555 ~ [email protected]
2/15/2012 Ms. Jane Johnson Principal Seward Montessori 2309 28th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Dear Ms. Johnson:
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Opening
Indicate the position you are applying for and how you came to learn about the position
State why you are interested in the position
Why this organization?o Demonstrates genuine interesto Catches their attention
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Middle Section Highlight your experience as it relates to
the position Provide them with the key skills you have
that are mentioned in the job description Be specific about how your achievements
and education have prepared you for the position
Options to use bullet points or paragraphs
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Closing Reiterate your interest in the position and
thank them Ask for an interview State YOUR follow up
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Final Tips
Sign your letter with “sincerely” and your signature
Do your research on the employer
PROOFREAD!
Use the same font and paper as your resume
Credential Files
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A Note about Credential Files
Self managed Include:
o Education Credentials Cover Sheeto Standard cover letter/letter of applicationo Resumeo Applicationo Copies of letters of recommendation (usually 3)o Student teaching evaluationso Copy of teaching license (if available)o Copy of official transcript (available from Registrar’s Office
for a nominal fee) Every district may have different instructions on how to
submit-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS Every district may have different definition of “Credential
File”-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
Finding Opportunities
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Tips to Effective Networking
It’s all about making connections Remember that it is win-win Need to follow up and keep in touch! Obtain 2-3 referrals from each contact Send a thank-you note Make networking a life-long activity
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Who’s in your Network?
Family & friends, friend of family Student/Cooperating Teachers Faculty/professors Classmates Employers/co-workers Contacts from professional organizations,
church, or social clubs Contacts from career fairs
Let everyone know you are looking!
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Finding Jobs Online Strommen Career & Internship Center Resources
o Wiki website: http://cswl.pbworks.com o Augposto Education Majors Links
Other online resourceso www.mnlandit.org\o www.mnasa.org o http://www1.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost/ (Ed Post)o http://www.schoolspring.com/o http://www.teachers-teachers.com/o http://www.usreap.net/o http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/ (WECAN, WI)
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Quick Tips to Online Job Searching
Find school districts you are interested in Bookmark them right to the HR page Check 1 or 2 times per week for new openings
OR
Set up job search agents A lot of websites have these
Don’t forget to record where and which positions you have applied for!
Application Tips
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District Applications
Devote the time to your application (hours…) Start with districts you are most interested Answer genuinely/Put thought into the questions that you
answer Do not put “See Resume” or simply repeat info in resume Can send follow-up letter and resume later if position
becomes available Follow-up is key! Utilize jargon throughout to ensure you get pulled in a
keyword search (read the job description) Save it all in a word doc and copy and paste in if you can Check your spelling!
Interviewing
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Interviewing Be prepared! Behaviorally Based and Hypothetical
Questions Provide concrete, professional examples
o Tell me about yourself.o Tell about a classroom management plan that you have
used which worked well.o How have you differentiated your instruction to meet the
needs of all students?”
Answers are specific to the district/schools Practice with a Career Specialist
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Portfolio
Documented evidence of teaching skills and achievements
Hard copy works best in an interviewo Use as an aido Lesson plans, evaluations, resume, cover
letter, activities, and awards
Tips for Success
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 [email protected]
Standing Out Check and recheck materials Complete applications entirely and on time Highlight experiences that make you different Avoid templates Passion and energy in materials/interviews Letters of reference/recommendation Involvement in other activities Tailor all materials to each position-RESEARCH
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Professional Image
Facebook MySpace Twitter Youtube Voicemail Roommates Networking
Education Fairs
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 [email protected]
MN Education Job Fair
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 [email protected]
2012 Ed Fair Fair Set Up
o On site interviews and district boothso 88 Districts attended in 2011
How to registero Early registration earns price break!
• $20.00 early registration by April 19th ($30.00 at the door)o Register in the Strommen Career & Internship Center
Attend an Ed Fair Prep Session:o Thursday, March 29th from 5:30-7:00 pm, Oren Gateway, Room
114 o Friday, April 13th from 1:00-2:30 pm, Oren Gateway, Room 112
More Information: http://www.mcusa.org/mnedfair/
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Special Education Open House
Minneapolis Public Schoolso Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Requirementso Must be licensed in Special Educationo Must be May 2012 graduate
Apply online by Thursday February 16th, 2012 (TOMORROW)o www.mpls.k12.mn.us o Once application is completed, schedule an interview
with Jessica Noon.
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QUESTIONS?
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