EDUCATION JOB SEARCH

Strommen Career and Internship Center

Victor Vocation “V.V.”

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Agenda

1. •Education Job Search Process

2. •MN Education Job Fair

3. •Education Resume

JOB SEARCH PROCESSSTART EARLY!!!!

Job Search ProcessResume/

Cover LetterCredential

FileDistrict

Research

District ApplicationsInterviewingPortfolio

MN Education Job Fair

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/

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

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

Interviewing Be prepared!

Behaviorally Based and Hypothetical Questions

Provide concrete, professional examples

Practice with a Career Specialist

Interview Stream

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

Reasons to GO!!!

Make contacts/network

Collect applications and district information

Practice interviewing and speaking to districts

Helps get ready for your job search

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

Before the Fair Research districts and apply

Prepare your 30 second introduction

Look out-of-state

Have your resume completed

Practice interviewing

JOB SEARCH QUESTIONS?

RESUMES

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!!!!

Basic GuidelinesShould always include the three E’s:

Education

Experience

Extra-Curricular Involvement

Section HeadingsSh

ould

Hav

eObjectiveEducationLicensureStudent Teaching ExperienceRelated Teaching Experience

Optio

nalHonor and Awards

Additional InvolvementLeadership/ActivitiesClassroom SkillsOther Work ExperienceVolunteer Experience

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

Personal Information

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 teaching with diverse students dealing with parents managing student behavior 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

Other Sections

V.V.’s Final Tips

Balance amount of black and white space

Do not use a template

Make it organized and easy to readKeep font size between 10 and 12 and have a normal font (Times New Roman)Use high quality resume paper

Limit it to one page

V.V.’s Final Tips

Do not use “I” or “my” statements

Check for consistency

PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD!!!!

Do not put references on the resume

Do not list high school information

Bring whatever is most relevant to the job up top

RESUME QUESTIONS?

COVER LETTERS

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

shows your passion for teaching

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

V.V.’s Final Tips

sign your letter with “sincerely” and your signaturedo your research on the employerPROOFREAD!use the same font and paper as your resumeshow enthusiasm for the position

COVER LETTER QUESTIONS?

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