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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: career advice and job huntjob hunt.
Professional Development
Opinion
50 Lessons You Should Master
Take time to heed a few life lessons and tips that will increase your changes for success and happiness.
Professional Development
Opinion
Take Time For You!
When life gets crazy and you're faced with what seems to be endless work/family demands, remember to take time for yourself. Do something YOU want to do - or enjoy a break doing nothing at all - this will help you re-charge your batteries a bit thus becoming more productive and less stressed overall.
Professional Development
Opinion
Oh Captain, My Captain! Lessons for Life
Take time to develop your own educational and life philosophies, and be able to talk about these during interviews. Know who you are, what's important to you, and what you will bring to your future students.
Professional Development
Opinion
7 Things Every Graduate Should Know
Seven valuable tips that help lead to increased job and life successes.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Your High and Noble Calling
Educators are everyday heroes, making a difference in the world one child at a time. When the job search becomes frustrating, persevere...we need more qualified people to prepare our young people for their future, and ours.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Fresh Wind and Strategy
When the job search reaches a frustration point, consider these five "R's" to remain focused and find fresh wind and new (or renewed) strategies.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Message for the Weary
When weary from the search for your first teaching job, don't forget to make time for yourself and/or ask for help. These five tips offer ways to help you maintain your focus but also perhaps look at the situation from different perspectives.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Tired and Frustrated?
The job search for your first teaching job may seem endless and frustrating but don't give up. It takes just one employer to say you're the ideal candidate for them, making the agonizing process worthwhile.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Tell Me About Yourself
When an employer begins the interview with "tell me about yourself," be ready to impress them with a 30 to 60 second branding statement that includes four important components.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
10 Interview Do's and Don'ts
Ten interview tips to help you land that teaching job.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Self-Awareness for Self-Fulfillment in Education
A rewarding career in education begins with self-fulfillment; it is important for educators to periodically assess their current role and level of job/personal satisfaction. These twelve questions will help educators/future educators evaluate or re-evaluate their current position, and also offer sample related career options to consider.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Conquering Confidence
Candidates that present self-confidence gain an edge in the interview process. Don't overlook this critical element as you prepare for the job search.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
5 Things the Recruiter is Telling You About His/Her School
There's much more going on in a teaching interview than a candidate responding to typical interview questions. Learn how to look for and understand some of the spoken and unspoken cues that represent critical issues one should be aware of before accepting a contract.
Job Hunting Tips & Advice
Opinion
Job Search Advice for Special Education Graduates
Special education teachers should ask themselves and their prospective employer several key questions to determine if the job will be a good fit.