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Marketing for the Job Search for Teachers/Educators

Career Services Oregon State University 8 Kerr Administration Building 737-4085 http://oregonstate.edu/career. Marketing for the Job Search for Teachers/Educators. Agenda. Resume Writing Cover Letters Interviewing Job Fairs. Resumes for Teachers. Components of a Resume.

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Marketing for the Job Search for Teachers/Educators

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  1. Career Services Oregon State University 8 Kerr Administration Building 737-4085 http://oregonstate.edu/career Marketing for the Job Searchfor Teachers/Educators

  2. Agenda • Resume Writing • Cover Letters • Interviewing • Job Fairs

  3. Resumes for Teachers

  4. Components of a Resume • Information to include: • Contact information • Profile/skill summary • Education • Licensure • Experience (tasks, skills learned) • Often separated into Teaching Related and Other Work Experience

  5. Contact Information • Name • Address • Telephone number • Email address Note: • Need to have a professional message on answering machine • Do not abbreviate Street, Road, Boulevard, etc. • Use professional e-mail address

  6. Profile • Summary of what you have to offer • Experience • Endorsements • Special skills • Personal and Professional Strengths • May allude to or align with your teaching philosophy

  7. Education List formal education with the highest degree first • Include: • Institution • City, State • Degree • Major title • Graduation date • Optional Information: • Minor/Concentration • Dean’s List • Grade Point Average • Exchange programs* • Dissertation or Thesis* • Honors, awards, scholarships*

  8. Experience • Full-time, part-time, volunteer, practicum, co-op, internship, clinical, and field experience • List in reverse chronological order • Need to include: Name of employer City, State, and dates of employment/participation Position titles Position description

  9. Experience cont. • Separate Teaching Experience from Other Work Experience • In Teaching Experience, can include student teaching, practicum, internships, and related experience • Think about transferable skills in “Other Experience” • Organizational skills, customer service, record keeping

  10. Position Description • Demonstrate achievements, knowledge, skills, highlights, and responsibilities related to the position • Use action verbs: use past and present tense consistently and accurately • Break up large blocks of texts with bullets

  11. Examples • “Designed and implemented lesson plans for four classes: Probability and statistics, college algebra, geometry, and math concepts." • " Instituted residence hall tutoring program that increased average overall GPA from a 2.9 to a 3.3." • " Increased membership in ABC student club by 50% through creative advertising." • "Presented training for new campus-wide email system to approximately 30% of the student body."

  12. Other Common Sections for Teachers • Professional Development • Associations • Interests • Community Involvement • Honors/awards • Volunteer work / community service • Computer skills • Foreign languages

  13. References • How many? • Current? • Written by whom? • College/University Supervisor • Cooperating Teacher • Administrator • Professor in Major Area • Other Work Supervisor/Co-worker

  14. A Strong Cover Letter • Targeted to employers and specific jobs • Promotes your abilities • Looks organized and professional • Enthusiastic and conveys interest • Clear and concise articulation of skills • Error-free

  15. Your contact information Date Employers’ contact information Salutation Introductory paragraph Body of letter: one or more paragraphs connecting your skills to employer needs Conclusion Closing Signature, if in paper format Components of a Cover Letter

  16. The Interview • Pre-Interview Strategies • Research the Organization • Prepare a Portfolio • Prepare your interview answers • Telephone Interviews/Inquiries • Following the Interview • Thank You Letter – handwritten or typed

  17. Interview Stages • District level • Campus Administrator • Academic Team

  18. The Interview • Professional Attire/Attitude • Knowledge of Relevant Issues • Articulate & Self-Assured • Comfortable Personality • Specific Examples (STAR) • Portfolio

  19. Interview Questions • Professional Experiences • Instructional Skills/Best Practices • Technology/Computer Skills • Classroom Management/Discipline • Knowledge of Content & Assessment • Communication with Parents/Administration • Positive Learning Environment • Personal Qualities

  20. Interview Preparation • Qualities of an ideal candidate • Think of 4 that also describe you – make it your agenda to communicate • Be ready to demonstrate – think of stories • Tell the story using the STAR method • Situation • Task • Action • Result

  21. Career Services • Resume Critiques • Mock Interviews • Workshops & Seminars • Advising • Drop-Ins (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.) • Appointments

  22. Job Search Resources • Oregon Teacher Application System • Educator Career Fairs • OSU Career Services web page

  23. Edzapp • Register, have access to > 75 Oregon Districts http://www.edzapp.com/ • search for jobs by location, job type, subject,  grade level • One custom online application, and store your transcripts, licensure verification, letters of endorsement, and work samples in an authenticated, secure credentials portfolio for multiple potential employers to review. • Specify as many districts as you wish • Other districts may access your resume • Links to district homepages & vacancies

  24. The Oregon Professional Educator Fair Tues, April 10, 2012Wed, April 11, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (for continuation of pre-arranged interviews only. ) Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Portland (503) 581-3141 Online Registration is open until 4/4/2010 @ http://www.TeachOregon.com before March 26 is $15.00. Registration on April 6 at the door is $15.00. Who’s Coming

  25. Washington Educator Career Fair Thurs, March 22, 2012 9:00 – 3:00 Tacoma Dome Exhibition HallTacoma, WA Tues, April 17, 2012 9:00 – 2:00 Spokane Convention Center Spokane WA $30/ea(360) 825-1415 http://www.wspa.net/displaycommon.cfm?an=4

  26. Online Guide to Job Fairs American Association for Employment in Educationhttp://aaee.org Project Connect: Username: teacher, Password: aswan http://www.teachers-teachers.com

  27. International School Fair • http://www.uni.edu/placement/overseas/ • UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair XXXVII • February 1-3, 2013 • Over 1,000 teaching/administrative positions posted annually! • American Assisted Schools & International Independent Schools • http://www.aief-usa.org/ • non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American education overseas. • Korea, Taiwan, China

  28. Private/Independent Schools • 2013 NAIS Annual ConferenceNAIS Annual Conf. Website • National Association of Independent Schools • February 27 - March 1, 2013PennsylvaniaConvention CenterPhiladelphia, PA, USA • http://privateschool.about.com/ • Clearinghouse of information about Private Schools

  29. Career Fairs • Complete Edzapp first • Go beyond online recruiting • Research & Explore • Talk one-on-one with representatives • Be Prepared to ask and share • Arrive early / Prioritize your day • Dress for Success • Bring plenty of Resumes

  30. Career Services Web Pagehttp://oregonstate.edu/career Beaver JobNet

  31. Hiring Process • EdZapp/District/State Applications • Cover Letter • Resume • Recommendations • Interview(s)

  32. Throughout the Process… • Clearly Articulate your Qualifications • #1 = Focus on Students (philosophy) • Know who you’re communicating to • Relate your Skills / Experience • Sell Yourself

  33. Prepare Yourself • 1st step…Brainstorm! • Education & relevant courses taken • Experiences with students • Other work experiences • Extra-curricular activities • Certificates, current & anticipated • What makes you stand out?

  34. Application • Write N/A instead of leaving blank • Other materials may include Letter of Intent/Cover Letter, Resume, and References • Mail Materials Together in order indicated by listing

  35. Cover Letters • Announce your interest, enthusiasm, and fit for the position • Short, 3 to 4 paragraphs • Introduction, middle (about your qualifications and interest in position), closing • Can be personal – generates interest in resume • Has a unique and tailored message

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