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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: career advice and job huntjob hunt.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Peyton Manning Just Retired... What does that Mean for Education?
School districts should approach talent acquisition like professional sports approaches drafting professional athletes.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
The Art of Saying "No" While Still Being Successful
Strategies for Young Educators on Effective Time Management
Teaching Profession
Opinion
The Importance of Professional Networks for Developing Young Educators
Opening doors and developing skills through professional networks
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
You've Got to have Heart!
The most important quality an educator can possess is heart!
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Ideas Sparking Action: How Young Educators Can Play a Leadership Role in College-School Partnerships
Student teachers can take a leadership role in forming mutually beneficial partnerships between their university and their school.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Get Involved within the School Community and Go the Extra Mile
At any point in your career in education, it is important to reflect upon your role within the school community, to understand how you can get more involved to enhance the experience for all.
Education
Opinion
The Gift of Graciousness
Become successful in your career by learning from your mistakes as well as being thankful for those who have helped you navigate these challenges.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Make Yourself Available
As you gain more experience and comfort during student teaching, begin share some of your personal time investing in your students, as well as school related events or activities. Actions such as these demonstrate your commitment to the school and/or community, and your growing professionalism.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
The Art of the Introduction: Making a Positive First Impression
Use these tips to help you make a positive first impression as you prepare for job fair and school-based interviews.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
It's a New Year...Presenting You!
As you begin your student teaching experience, look and act like a professional educator from the very start. Make a good impression on those around you as you never know who might be an instrumental connection regarding future job prospects.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Just One . . . In Moderate Fashion
As the new year begins, educators are encouraged to set a single, realistic goal.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
No Fear; Prepare
While we cannot predict what will happen in any emergency, planning and preparing for these situations will help keep students and school personnel as calm as possible. Emergency practice drills are essential so that everyone knows what to do in all kinds of situations.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Resilient Heroes!
While much has changed in education over the past several decades, much remains the same. Most especially, how important teachers are and how they truly are resilient heroes everywhere.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Interview Tips for Teacher Candidates
A school district human resources administrator offers tips to teacher candidates to help prepare for critical questions asked during the interview process.