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Keith Munson
Career Specialist
Fall 2010
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Tips for preparing materials It takes time! 6-9 months to find a job Searching is like a full-time job Need to create unique tailored materials
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Job Search Process
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A note about credential files:
Self managed Include:
Education Credentials Cover Sheet Standard cover letter/letter of application Resume Application Copies of letters of recommendation (usually 3) Student teaching evaluations Copy of teaching license (if available) Copy of official transcript (available from Registrar’s
Office for a nominal fee) Every district may have different instructions on how to
submit-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS Every district may have different definition of “Credential
File”-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
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Purpose of a Resume?
To promote yourself – is your marketing tool to school districts
Generate interest in talking with you. The purpose of a resume is NOT to get you a
job… but to get you an INTERVIEW!!!! NOT the whole story.
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Resume Tips Invest the time and energy Have it critiqued Create something that represents you Sell your skills! Continuous process Keep the audience in mind Use formatting to make important information
stand out
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Section Headings
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Personal Information/Heading
Full Name should be displayed boldly and larger than the rest of the text
Include full address, phone number and email address
Should spell out all abbreviated words Use a professional email address and have
professional message on your phone
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Education
Include your degree, college major, expected graduation as well as the city and state of your college
Can include GPA, Honors and Awards, Study Abroad, and any relevant coursework in this section if you wish
Include any other post-high school experiences if you received a degree from that school
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Licensure
This comes after the Education Section because schools will want to see it
They will know you will not have it yet – just put when it is expected or that it is pending
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Student Teaching
Most relevant, so it comes next Include grade level, school name, city, state and
the dates
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Write Effective Skill Phrases
Skill phrases are action statements that describe your experiences.
Components of a skill phraseBullet pointAction verbs in the past-tenseSpecific skill that was learned or honedResults of your work, or how or why you did the work.
Avoid personal pronouns when writing skill phrases
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Skill Phrase Example
FairCreated lesson plans
BetterCreated original lesson plans surrounding the book
“The Giver”
BestCreated constructivist lesson plans that utilized
cooperative learning to discuss concepts in Lois Lowry’s book, “The Giver”
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Important Topics to Cover:
Implementing your own lesson plans Working with different learning styles and diverse
students Collaborating with parents and managing student
behavior Curriculum development
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Related Teaching Experience
Same format as student teaching Describe additional experience working with
childrento teaching
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Classroom Skills
List any special skills you have that could add to your teaching and classroom experience
Examples: computer skills, languages, musical skills, art skills, and coaching
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Other Sections
You will want to add any other sections that highlight your well-rounded abilities and interests
Examples: Volunteer Experiences, Additional Involvement, and Other Work Experience
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Create a Professional Image
Be honest—no lying or exaggerations
Use easy to read fonts and layouts
Avoid too many graphics, fancy fonts, self-portraits
Be consistent
Look at it from an employer’s perspective, is it
visually appealing and professional?
1 full page or 1.5-2 full pages
Print on white or neutral colored resume paper
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What is a Cover Letter?
A marketing piece that highlights your most important qualifications AS THEY RELATE TO THAT SPECIFIC POSITION OR DISTRICT
Tool to get the employer to read your resume
Demonstrates your writing ability
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Cover Letter Tips Tailor to each position; NO GENERIC LETTERS Make them feel like you care about their district
and the job Really answer the question-why should I hire you? Remember back to your English classes Have it critiqued! Spelling/grammatical errors will
get you in the “no” pile
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Basic Guidelines
Should always accompany a resume even when not requested
Needs to be well-written and in a professional tone
Do not start all of your sentences with “I” Customize each letter with a job description of
the organization you are applying for
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Heading Can/should match heading on resume Your address, date, employer address Salutation
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Opening Indicate the position you are applying for and
how you came to learn about the position State why you are interested in the position Why this organization?
Demonstrates genuine interest Catches their attention
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Middle Section Highlight your experience as it relates to the position Provide them with the key skills you have that are
mentioned in the job description Be specific about how your achievements and
education have prepared you for the position
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Closing
Reiterate your interest in the position and thank them Ask for an interview State YOUR follow up
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It’s all about making connections Remember that it is win-win Need to follow up and keep in touch! Obtain 2-3 referrals from each contact Send a thank-you note Make networking a life-long activity
Tips to Effective Networking
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Who’s in your Network? Family & friends, friend of family Student/Cooperating Teachers Faculty/professors Classmates Employers/co-workers Contacts from professional organizations, church, or
social clubs Contacts from career fairs
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Finding Jobs Online Augpost www.mnlandit.org http://www1.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost/
(Ed Post) http://www.schoolspring.com/ http://www.teachers-teachers.com/ http://www.usreap.net/ http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/
(WECAN, WI)
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Quick Tips to Online Job Searching Find school districts you are interested in Bookmark them right to the HR page Check 1 or 2 times per week for new openings
OR
Set up job search agents A lot of websites have these
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District Applications
Devote the time to your application (hours…) Start with districts you are most interested Answer genuinely/Put thought into the questions that
you answer Do not put “See Resume” or simply repeat info in
resume Can send follow-up letter and resume later if position
becomes available Follow-up is key! Utilize jargon throughout to ensure you get pulled in a
keyword search (read the job description) Save it all in a word doc and copy and paste in if you
can Check your spelling!
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Interviewing
Be prepared! Behaviorally Based and Hypothetical Questions Provide concrete, professional examples Attend Interviewing Workshop Practice with a Career Specialist
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Interview Stream
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Portfolio
Documented evidence of teaching skills and achievements
Hard copy works best in an interviewUse as an aidLesson plans, evaluations, resume, cover letter,
activities, and awards
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Final Thoughts on Standing Out
Check and recheck materials Complete applications entirely and on time Highlight experiences that make you different Avoid templates Passion and energy in materials/interviews Letters of reference/recommendation Involvement in other activities Tailor all materials to each position-
RESEARCH
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Professional Image A small note…
Facebook MySpace Twitter Youtube Voicemail Roommates Networking
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MN Education Job Fair
MondayApril 11, 2011
Minneapolis Convention Center1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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2011 Ed Fair Materials and website later in the year http://www.mcusa.org/mnedfair/ Early registration earns price break!
$15.00 early registration$30.00 at the door
89 Districts attended in 2010 On site interviews and district boothes
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