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Education Job Search

Education Job Search. Strommen Career and Internship Center. Introducing our new mascot... . Victor Vocation “V.V.”. Agenda. Job Search Process. START EARLY!!!!. Job Search Process. Education Job Search. Success = using a variety of tools and search methods

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Education Job Search

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  1. Education Job Search StrommenCareer and Internship Center

  2. Introducing our new mascot... Victor Vocation “V.V.”

  3. Agenda

  4. Job Search Process START EARLY!!!!

  5. Job Search Process

  6. Education Job Search • Success = using a variety of tools and search methods • Internet – Edpost, Landit, MASA • District Websites • Network – friends, family, alumni, work connections • Meet with a Career Specialist • Use the Career and Internship Wiki: http://cswl.pbworks.com/

  7. Credential File • Usually letters of recommendation and transcripts • Depends on each school district, so always check for what they prefer • 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

  8. 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 a position becomes available • Follow-up is key! • Can use AppliTrack to apply to multiple districts

  9. Interviewing • Be prepared! • Behaviorally Based and Hypothetical Questions • Provide concrete, professional examples • Practice with a Career Specialist

  10. Interview Stream

  11. 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

  12. MN Education Job Fair Monday April 19, 2010 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel Exhibit Hall1300 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN  55403

  13. Reasons to GO!!!

  14. Job Fair Information • Preparation is the key to success • Fair orientation/prep sessions • Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – 5:30 p.m. in OGC 100 • Thursday, March 25, 2010 – 5:30 p.m. in OGC 100 • Registration starts at end of February • will get emails with registration information

  15. Before the Fair • Research districts and apply • Prepare your 30 second introduction • Look out-of-state • Have your resume completed • Practice interviewing

  16. Job Search Questions?

  17. RESUMES

  18. 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!!!!

  19. Basic Guidelines Should always include the three E’s:

  20. Section Headings

  21. 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

  22. Personal Information

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Student Teaching • Most relevant, so it comes next • Include grade level, school name, city, state and the dates

  26. 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

  27. Resume Statements • Speak to the following: • implementing your own lesson plans • working with different learning styles • teaching with diverse students • dealing with parents • managing student behavior • curriculum development

  28. Related Teaching Experience • Set up the same as student teaching • Then describe what you did and how it relates to teaching

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. Other Sections

  32. V.V.’s Final Tips

  33. V.V.’s Final Tips

  34. RESUME QUESTIONS?

  35. Cover Letters

  36. 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

  37. 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 • shows your passion for teaching

  38. 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:

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. V.V.’s Final Tips

  43. Cover Letter Questions?

  44. Reminders • Strommen Career and Internship Center • Anderson Hall, Room 23 • 612.330.1148 • Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Open other times by appointment

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