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EDUCATION JOB SEARCH
Erin KoolenAssistant Director/Career Specialist
Careers and Internships
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
Education Job Search
Success = using a variety of tools and search methods◦ Internet – Edpost, Landit◦ District Websites◦ Network – friends, family, alumni
Meet with a Career Specialist
Use the Careers and Internships Wiki: http://cswl.pbworks.com/
Credential File
Usually letters of recommendation and transcripts◦ Depends on each school district, so always check for what
they would like◦ May also include a resume, cover letter, teaching license, etc.
Shows teaching skills, strengths, and motivations
Self-managed credential file
Include a cover sheet that has your college, graduation, area of license, and contact information
District Applications
Takes a lot of time, so start ASAP
Start with districts you are most interested
Less is more, but think about your answers
Do not just repeat resume
Can send follow-up letter and resume later if position becomes available
Follow-up is key!
Interviewing
Be prepared! ◦ Will lead to success
Behaviorally Based and Hypothetical Questions
Provide concrete, professional examples
Practice with a Career Specialist
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
MN Education Job Fair
MondayApril 19, 2010
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel Exhibit Hall1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Job Fair Information
Preparation is the key to success Fair orientation/prep sessions Research districts and apply Prepare your 30 second introduction Look out of state Registration starts in February
will get emails with registration information
Purpose
To promote yourself – is your marketing tool to school districts◦ Are written with your audience in mind
The purpose of a resume is NOT to get you a job… but to get you an INTERVIEW!!!!
Personal Information
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
Objective
An objective statement is optional It sets up your resume like a thesis to a
paper Should clearly state what type of job you
want, in what type of organization, and skills you would use in that position
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
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
Student Teaching
Most relevant, so it comes next Include grade level, school name, city,
state and the dates
Resume Statements
Include statements that describe what you did – start each with an action verb◦ A strong resume statement includes action
verb + details + results Statements should be unique and specific
experiences that you performed Place statements in order of what the school is
looking for Place statement in the past tense Include who, what, where, why and how Create a balance between overly concise and too
wordy
Resume Statements
Speak to the following: implementing your own lesson plans, working with different learning styles, working with diverse students, dealing with parents, managing student behavior, and curriculum development
Related Teaching Experience
Set up the same as student teaching Then describe what you did and how it
relates to teaching
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
Other Sections
You will want to add any other sections that highlight your well-rounded abilities and interests
How much you add depends on how much room you have left
Examples: Volunteer Experiences, Additional Involvement, and Other Work Experience
What is a Cover Letter?
is a letter that gives you a change to elaborate on more skills you have that may not be specifically highlighted on your resume
is meant to get the employer to read your resume
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
Heading
your name and address should come first
then put the date next the employer’s
name, title, and work address
always address your employer as: Dear Mr. or Ms. Last
Name:
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 say something you know or admire about the
organization shows you have done your research
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
elaborate more in-depth than what is on your resume
Closing
reiterate your interest in the position and thank them for their consideration
state that you hope to discuss your qualifications in an interview
say when you plan to follow-up with them and then do so
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