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Teaching Jobs Today!

Sponsored by TEACH Pittsburgh (PghEduJobs.com)

Objectives & Take-Aways Identify challenges applicants face today Know what districts are looking for Learn strategies to STAND OUT Ask questions and get answers

How Will Districts Ever Find You?

not many vacancies program cuts & not replacing all retirements lack of jobs in other industries always been lots of grads in this field easy to search and apply for jobs online easy to qualify for certification in many

areas mobile society – applicants willing to travel non-traditional students and more adult

applicants

Much Competition!

Candidate Pyramid

Traits Districts Look For

• Multiple certifications aligned with district goals• High GPA and/or recent valuable training• Personal/professional goals matching theirs• Evidence of success meeting demands of the job• Sociable team player who has high expectations• Passionate about the future of all children• Unique skills and/or volunteer experiences• Recent participation or experience

1. Match District Goals!

Research Districts and know their needs Submit a Targeted cover letter and resume Mirror their goals when describing yourself

(cover letter) Identify SKILLS aligned with their goals at top of

Page 1 (resume) Promote your soft skills in the career goal Provide evidence of achievement meeting their

challenges or meeting their goals

Actions to Take

2. Apply With Purpose and Passion!

Pre-Apply! Meet the decision-makers before screening even begins (face-to-face or phone) and develop your network - ask them to promote your application from the inside

Be Needed! Expertly align your skills and experiences with their needs and priority goals. The better the match, the better the outcome! Be the solution they are looking for!

Follow Up! After you apply, contact the district again to be sure they have your application on file and ask if they know when interviews might begin. Meet another decision-maker!

Actions to Take

3. Prepare and Practice!

Treat every interview as the most important one. Arrive as a confident, enthusiastic, and well-prepared

candidate. Anticipate which questions they will ask Prepare talking points and examples for each prompt Tab specific pages in your Portfolio to use as evidence Practice out loud in front of 2 or 3 others Cite specific skills, experiences, and examples

Consider a live practice interview! (Everyone grows through feedback and reflection)

Actions to Take

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