Career Corner
In this blog, members of the American Association for Employment in Education, a professional organization for college career-center directors and school district recruiters, provided career advice and discuss developments in the education job market. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: career advice and job huntjob hunt.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Educator Resume - Should I Round My GPA?
While it might be tempting to do, never round your GPA on your resume or other applications documents. Employers trust teachers and teacher candidates to be honest and ethical; don't risk being ruled out because you've stretched your GPA beyond its actual value.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Teacher Job Search - Does Age Matter?
A person's chronological age is simply a number, which is never 100% good or bad when it comes to searching for a teaching job. Rather than worry about your age factor (young or old), concentrate instead on all of the strengths and skills you possess and work hard to make these clear in your application materials so that school administrators will want to meet you to learn more.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Reflective Student Teaching
Maintaining a journal of your student teaching experiences - good and bad - will allow you to reflect upon those experiences, and to grow as an educator.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Six DO's and DON'T's for Student Teachers
Tips and advice regarding what student teachers should do during their placement/s, as well as what not to do to put their best foot forward.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
How Will You Be Remembered?
Join the movement to become a great teacher - support your students, believe in them, and work hard to ensure their success. Learn the qualities of "greatness" and strive to leave a legacy of your own.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Etiquette in the Workplace
Review the essential ingredients for success as you prepare to enter the professional world. Learn what it takes to become a valued colleague and team member, worthy of "Teacher of the Year" recognition.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
What Do Parents & Administrators Know About You?
Parents and administrators are monitoring the online activity and social media usage of their teachers and school district employees. Don't let poor decisions ruin your career before it even starts.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
How Elementary Teacher Candidates Can Stand Out From the Crowd
If you are an elementary teacher candidate nearing graduation, here are three steps you can take to stand out from other candidates and get noticed by district recruiters.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
The ABC's of Being a "Professional" Educator
Teachers are held to a high standard and must take care to demonstrate their professionalism in a variety of ways at all times.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Just a Little Louisiana Gumbo - Part 5
Increase your chances for success by being open to all prospects and possibilities; don't limit yourself when it comes to pursing opportunities or geographic locations different from what you originally planned. There is much to explore and consider in the K-12 world.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Just a Little Louisiana Gumbo - Part 4
Never provide less than 100% - to both your job search, and to your efforts in the classroom. Always strive to "bring your best."
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Just a Little Louisiana Gumbo - Part 3
The process of securing a teaching job, as well as growing in the profession, is improved by making connections and networking. Make an effort to reach out and connect with others, share ideas, and support each other - both now and for future growth.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Just a Little Louisiana Gumbo - Part 2
It is important to understand diversity at all levels - from student teachers who must gain additional experience working with diverse student populations via volunteer activities, to colleges and universities that need to make it a priority to place their student teachers in diverse settings, to school district administrators charged with staffing schools with diverse educators.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Just a Little Louisiana Gumbo - Part 1
The first in a five part series highlighting tips for all parties involved in the teaching profession - from future educators, to those who prepare them, to the school district administrators who hire and support them in their careers.