Perfect, your cover letter and resume secured you a job interview; the conversation in the meeting went brilliantly. You’re confident the school is interested in you. Now, you have to wait for the job offer. WRONG. Don’t stop the campaign yet. It is a known fact; many hiring decisions rest on which candidate sends a [...]
Education Job Search Tips to Get a Competitive Edge
Job applications are not a substitute for your resume but are frequently required. How you complete them is crucial to your job search. Most school districts request an application for conformity reasons and to obtain a signature from the applicant. Some employers require applications because they want certain types of information provided in a particular [...]
Almost all job ads you see will have an end date on them, and others will say, “Open until filled.” The latter type of job advertisement needs a response right away for obvious reasons. If you choose to delay sending in your application, you might find that you are too late and have lost out [...]
As a student teacher, you should be aware of the stiff competition you may be up against in the job application candidate pool. Many other practicum students are looking to be hired and seasoned teachers with anywhere from 5-35 years of experience. When scouting potential school districts, see what their values and beliefs are and [...]
1. Have a Clear Idea of What You Would Like to Do You must choose positions in business or education that match you and your talents; randomly applying for any jobs that come your way will only yield frustration and rejection. Many individuals disregard this advice on their journey to employment and find themselves quickly regarded [...]
1. Commit Time and Energy We all know that a job search can be time-consuming and challenging, almost to the point of overwhelming. However, it is a serious venture that needs to be approached with complete commitment if you want it to yield a positive result. You may be lucky and find a position very quickly [...]
When looking for teaching jobs, you must keep in mind what your own goals and limitations are, particularly when it comes to age level, subject area, and school location. Decide what type of school you would like to teach at (public, private, Catholic, Jewish, Montessori, college, special education, etc.). What grade level you wish to [...]
