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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: career advice and job huntjob hunt.
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Job Search Tips for Experienced Teachers
The Career Corner blog received two questions related to job search woes from highly experienced teachers.
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Celebrate Your Soft Skills
Communication skills, flexibility/adaptability, and problem-solving skills are some examples of "soft" skills that make a big impact in the workplace. While soft skills are important, it can be difficult to find specific examples highlighting soft skills to share with employers. In characterizing soft skills to potential employers or networking contacts, draw from previous experiences to demonstrate abilities. Reflect on classroom experiences, work experiences, student involvement, and volunteering to uncover examples of positive experiences where some of these superior soft skills were applied.
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Alternative Certification: ESL, Tutoring, Elementary Education
RECENTLY, A READER ASKED THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:
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How Do You Show Your Passion?
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." -Oprah Winfrey
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Leveraging LinkedIn in your Job Search
LinkedIn is a helpful tool in your job search for both networking purposes and staying informed about current trends and issues in the field of education. Below are a few suggestions to effectively utilize LinkedIn as you begin your job search.
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The Top 5 Ways to Use Your Winter Break
5. Prepare your professional interview outfit: With holiday sales galore, now is the perfect time to purchase a suit for your upcoming interviews. If you are unable to invest in a suit, it is appropriate for females to wear a sweater or blouse with dark colored pants and closed toe shoes; for males it is considered appropriate to wear a button down shirt, preferably with a tie, and a dark pair of pants. Making a positive first impression is important, as well as demonstrating that you are a polished and mature candidate. Remember, dress for the job you want, not the job you already have!
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Count on Your Career Center
The academic year is nearly halfway over and you're probably thinking about "what's next." As you are thinking about looking for a job, where you would like to live, and working on your resume and cover letter, make sure to visit your college or university's career center.
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Getting plenty of interviews but not getting job offers?
Getting plenty of interviews but not getting job offers? It's time to evaluate what might be going on.
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Profile of a Successful Job Applicant (Part 2)
This blog posting is Part II of a profile of a successful job applicant. See Part I in the previous blog posting.
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Profile of a Successful Job Applicant (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a two-part blog posting.
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References and Letters of Recommendation for Job Applications
References are people you identify for an employer to contact for opinions about you as a teacher. When you apply for teaching positions, employers typically require job applicants to submit 3-5 names of references and letters of recommendations. Employers expect positive letters of recommendation. However, the content of the letters (or phone conversations with references) often reveals unique personal qualities, knowledge, and skills related to effective teaching that can set you apart from other job applicants.
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Maximize Your Success of Winning a Teaching Position
Winning a teaching position in today's job market requires tremendous effort, persistence, marketing and strategic thinking. One of the most important things you can do to maximize your chances for success is learning about how employers select job applicants. Find out about the hiring process and what employers value when selecting applicants.
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Building Your Professional Network: Part II
A few weeks ago, we looked at Networking, specifically, building your professional network. (Sept. 19 blog posting). Today, we'll review methods for reaching out to your network contacts.