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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: career advice and job huntjob hunt.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
Where Should I Teach?
Elements to consider before accepting a teaching job.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
It's a Great Time to be a Teacher!
In years past, especially graduating at the end of Fall semester, teachers have had a difficult time finding full-time employment. Teachers in hard to fill areas have had less of a struggle, but mid-year employment is always a bit more difficult.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Become a More Marketable Teacher in K-12 Education
Multiple endorsements:
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Q & A from Employer Panels: Some Common Questions Asked During an Interview
1. What is the most commonly asked question during an interview?
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Interview Prep for Future Educators
STEP 1: RESEARCH
What's the school's motto statement? New Software Implemented? School Recognitions? School's Report Card? Doing research shows that you have a true and genuine interest in that school district.
What's the school's motto statement? New Software Implemented? School Recognitions? School's Report Card? Doing research shows that you have a true and genuine interest in that school district.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
What Do Employers Look For in a Candidate???
For some time now, expected graduates have been told that the market is very competitive for teachers, and how important various marketing tools are, i.e. resume. Of course an almost perfect resume is essential to gain interest from a perspective school district but what happens after you have secured the interview with your preferred district? What do employers look for?
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
The 4 Biggest Mistakes Seen on Resumes
Your resume is the gateway to securing an interview with a school district. Please avoid some of the mistakes that job seekers make when developing a resume. See the following mistakes that you should avoid:
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Teaching Portfolio: Picking the Perfect Platform
Having a teaching portfolio can provide a competitive edge during the interviewing process. This tool is your way to showcase your accomplishments, teaching style, organization skills, technical skills, and overall passion for education. However, the teaching portfolio is seen differently depending on the reviewer and the avenue in which the information is presented. For example, a principal will view your portfolio in an entirely different way from the human resources director. There are three types of portfolios you can create: trifold portfolio, electronic portfolio and hard copy portfolio.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Teacher Recruitment Fairs: Do's and Don'ts
Teacher recruitment fairs are great opportunities for face-to-face contact with possible employers. During this technology era there are very few opportunities for candidates to gain face-to-face exposure prior to the interview. Therefore, it's important to make sure that your first impression is a lasting impression.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Transitioning from K-12 to Higher Education
Q:
I would like to find work in student support services at the college level but only have high school experience. Any ideas to help me get past the screening application process?
I would like to find work in student support services at the college level but only have high school experience. Any ideas to help me get past the screening application process?
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Needs vs. Wants: Who Will Win?
A great feeling at the conclusion of your job search is getting multiple offers! How do you decide which offer to take and which one to pass up? Finding out your needs and wants can help you make this decision. Figure out your needs and wants for your first job as well as life after work. When evaluating your needs and wants from a school and/or other organization consider the following:
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Balancing Student Teaching and Job Searching
Graduation is around the corner and your to do list seems to be growing faster than it is dwindling. You may ask yourself "How I can think about job searching when I have to finish student teaching, prepare for graduation and enjoy senior year?" The key to completing these tasks with as little stress as possible is learning how to tip the scales in your favor, not balance them.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Bullet Points: Making a Statement Worth Reading
On average, employers spend less than a minute reviewing a candidate's résumé, therefore candidates need to make every second count! The biggest mistake a candidate can make when writing bullet points for the experience section on their résumé is simply telling the employer the tasks they did. For example, "Provided tutoring to students." does not tell the reader how you provided tutoring to the students; why providing tutoring to the student is important; or the impact your actions had on the students. Providing the reader with a descriptive bullet point gives them the opportunity to understand the duties of your position and how well you performed them. Let's try this statement again: