The Education Job Search
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The Education Job Search
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Agenda
•Job Search Process
•Application Suggestions
•Rising to the Top
•Q and A
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Tips for preparing materials
It takes time!6-9 months to find a jobSearching is like a full-time jobNeed to create unique tailored materials
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Job Search Process
Resume/Cover Letter
Credential File
Finding Opportunitie
s
District ApplicationsInterviewingPortfolio
MN Education Job Fair
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RESUMES
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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.
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Resume Tips
Invest the time and energyHave it critiquedCreate something that represents youSell your skills!Continuous processKeep the audience in mindUse formatting to make important
information stand out
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Section Headings
Req
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dHeadingEducationLicensure
Student Teaching Experience
Related Teaching Experience
Opt
iona
lObjective/SummaryHonor and Awards
Additional Involvement
Leadership/ActivitiesClassroom Skills
Other 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 wordsUse 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 nextInclude 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 phrase Bullet point Action verbs in the past-tense Specific skill that was learned or honed 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
Fair Created lesson plans
Better Created original lesson plans surrounding the
book “The Giver”
Best 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 plansWorking with different learning styles and diverse
studentsCollaborating with parents and managing student
behavior Curriculum development
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Related Teaching Experience
Same format as student teachingDescribe 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: computer skills, languages, musical skills, art skills, and coaching
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Other Sections
You will want to add any other sections that highlight your well-rounded abilities and interests
Examples: Volunteer Experiences, Additional Involvement, and Other Work Experience
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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
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Create a Professional Image
Be honest—no lying or exaggerationsUse easy to read fonts and layoutsAvoid too many graphics, fancy fonts, self-
portraitsBe consistentLook at it from an employer’s perspective, is it
visually appealing and professional?1 full page or 1.5-2 full pagesPrint on white or neutral colored resume paper
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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 classesHave 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 resumeYour address, date, employer addressSalutation
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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? Demonstrates genuine interest 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
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Closing
Reiterate your interest in the position and thank them
Ask for an interviewState 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
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Credential Files
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A note about credential files:
Self managed Include:
Education Credentials Cover Sheet Standard cover letter/letter of application Resume Application Copies of letters of recommendation (usually 3) Student teaching evaluations Copy of teaching license (if available) 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.
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FINDING OPPORTUNITIES
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Tips to Effective Networking
It’s all about making connectionsRemember that it is win-winNeed to follow up and keep in touch!Obtain 2-3 referrals from each contactSend a thank-you noteMake networking a life-long activity
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Who’s in your Network?
Family & friends, friend of familyStudent/Cooperating TeachersFaculty/professorsClassmatesEmployers/co-workersContacts from professional organizations,
church, or social clubsContacts from career fairs
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Finding Jobs Online
Augpostwww.mnlandit.orghttp://www1.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpo
st/ (Ed Post)
http://www.schoolspring.com/http://www.teachers-teachers.com/http://www.usreap.net/http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/
(WECAN, WI)
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Quick Tips to Online Job Searching
Find school districts you are interested inBookmark them right to the HR pageCheck 1 or 2 times per week for new
openings
OR
Set up job search agents A lot of websites have these
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ApplicationTips
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District Applications
Devote the time to your application (hours…)Start with districts you are most interestedAnswer genuinely/Put thought into the questions that you
answerDo not put “See Resume” or simply repeat info in resumeCan send follow-up letter and resume later if position
becomes availableFollow-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 canCheck your spelling!
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Interviewing
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InterviewingBe prepared! Behaviorally Based and Hypothetical
QuestionsProvide concrete, professional examplesAttend Interviewing WorkshopPractice with a Career Specialist
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Interview Stream
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Portfolio
Documented evidence of teaching skills and achievements
Hard copy works best in an interview Use as an aid Lesson plans, evaluations, resume,
cover letter, activities, and awards
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Standing Out
Check and recheck materialsComplete applications entirely and on timeHighlight experiences that make you differentAvoid templatesPassion and energy in materials/interviewsLetters of reference/recommendationInvolvement in other activitiesTailor all materials to each position-RESEARCH
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Professional Image
FacebookMySpaceTwitterYoutubeVoicemailRoommatesNetworking
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MN Education Job Fair
MondayApril 11, 2011
Minneapolis Convention Center1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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2011 Ed Fair
Fair Set Up On site interviews and district booths 89 Districts attended in 2010
How to register Early registration earns price break!
$15.00 early registration $30.00 at the door
Register in the Strommen Career & Internship CenterMore Information
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QUESTIONS?
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