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- The Biggest Mistakes that Job Applicants Make - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Candace DaviesIf you have been job searching for an extended period of time with no results, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t skilled or knowledgeable, but it may mean that you are lacking in job search skills. Just one major mistake can eliminate your chances from the running as a potential candidate. Below, ...
Views: 470 - The Correct Time to Use Your References - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Candace DaviesYour references are an important tool at your disposal that can be very useful in helping you to secure your ideal job. This is because there isn’t a much more effective marketing resource for yourself than your references. Although a strong resume and cover letter are your best chance of ...
Views: 451 - The Five Steps to Securing a Better Job - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Candace DaviesIt happens time and again. Someone loses their job but it’s not the specific job they are upset about losing, it is the fact that they are now jobless. Many people hold jobs that they are not particularly attached to or invested in. If you have recently lost a job that fits this description, ...
Views: 470 - Establishing Steadfast Routines Will Improve Your Classroom Management - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Candace DaviesOne great way to undoubtedly improve your classroom management as well as the overall organization of your classroom is to establish routines. Implementing routines gives students a straightforward outline to follow and works like a map showing students the appropriate behaviour that teachers ...
Views: 513 - How to Put an End to Inappropriate Comments and Questions from Students, and Show You Are in Control - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere is always the possibility that some students will try to discover a little too much about you or try to make you feel uncomfortable by asking increasingly personal, inappropriate, or silly questions. This is especially true when you start teaching a new class as the students are trying to ...
Views: 531 - How To Gain Immediate Control Over Any Classroom - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Candace DaviesYou may wonder why it is that some teachers seem to gain immediate respect from their class no matter how intolerant or hard to control the class is for other teachers. Some teachers seem to have a magic ability to settle and engage the hardest classes, even if they’re teaching the class for the ...
Views: 475 - What You Need to Know as a New College Professor - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Candace DaviesAs a new professor, there are lots of things that you need to understand and expect concerning your new work environment, as well as what they will be expecting in return. And as a new incoming professor, the college or university where you are planning to work, or have been newly hired to work, ...
Views: 501 - 5 Steps for Submitting Your Resume and Cover Letter - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Candace DaviesMany job seekers spend a lot of money on futile distribution of resumes and cover letters, especially when they do it by mail or by walk-in. Luckily there are several, more effective ways to make resume submissions for your job hunting endeavors. Here’s how. 1. Submit your resume through ...
Views: 875 - How to Write a Teacher Resignation Letter - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Candace DaviesResigning from any job is difficult. Resigning mid contract from a teaching position is very complicated. When a teaching contract is signed, both parties intend for the contract to be continued for an entire academic year. Schools hate to lose teachers mid-year because it disrupts the ...
Views: 4839 - Why Your Teaching Portfolio is Important - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Candace DaviesTeachers seeking jobs in today’s market need to use every tool at their disposal – the teaching job market is very tough, so you need every advantage. One of the most valuable job search tools a teaching candidate can possess is a strong, visually appealing teaching portfolio. A teacher’s ...
Views: 1509 - 10 Tips to Close Your Teaching Interview with Professionalism - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Candace DaviesSo your interview is coming to a close and you are relieved to finally be out of this intense situation. However, you want to leave a positive and lasting impression. That is why you must not walk out of that room without forgetting to do these ten things: 1. Highlight your teaching strengths ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Six Tips for Writing an Interview Generating Teacher Resume - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Candace DaviesWriting an education resume can be a lengthy and brain draining process. If you have never written one before, or haven’t written one for awhile, it may feel overwhelming. Creating your resume is one of those things in life that has to be done from time to time. Be assured that if you take it ...
Views: 957 - 6 Steps to Secure Your Dream Position - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Candace DaviesIt happens time and time again. Someone loses their job but it’s not the specific job they are upset about losing, it is the fact that they are now jobless. Many people hold jobs that they are not particularly attached to or invested in, rather they hang on to it for security. If you have ...
Views: 787 - 6 Tips for Writing a Cover Letter When Changing Your Career to Teaching - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Candace DaviesAn increasing number of people are choosing to go into teaching later on in life – many would say, they want a rewarding career change into teaching. Maybe now that your children are at school, you’re looking for a job that will allow you to work while they are at school, and be off when they ...
Views: 1100 - 4 Tips to Secure a Teaching Job Abroad - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Candace DaviesFor many, traveling and working abroad is a dream that will never be fulfilled. However, if you have a real passion for travel and are up for a challenge, you can turn this dream into a reality. There are many opportunities available for individuals who wish to teach abroad. All you need to ...
Views: 595 - How to Create a Teacher Focused Resume - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Candace DaviesPicture the recruiting process as though it were a sale. The person who is recruiting is the buyer and you are the actual product. As a product, you have a description detailing what you are all about – an advertisement. This advertisement is your resume, whether you are a teacher, ...
Views: 1695 - 8 Tips for Conquering a Teacher or Administrator Panel Job Interview - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Candace DaviesInterviews can be nerve-wracking enough with just one person asking questions, but what about with a whole committee or panel? Do not let numbers scare you. You and the interviewers are there for the same purpose – they want to know if you will be the correct fit for their school district, and ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Writing an E-Mail Cover Letter - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Candace DaviesMany school districts accept e-mail cover letters and resumes. There is a proper way to submit these when you are job searching. You will want to ensure your cover letter to be neat, enticing, concise, easy to read, and in a professional format. Try to make your email look different than “just ...
Views: 943 - I Can Do This Job and I Will Do This Job - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace Davies“I can do this job and I will do this job” basically means that you have the skills and expertise to carry out job responsibilities 100% and that you are actually willing and eager to perform those duties. This phrase is something that you must remember when crafting your job-seeking documents ...
Views: 1033(4 votes) - Resumes Are Used to Market a Product – and That Is You - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace DaviesPicture the recruiting process like a sale. The person who is recruiting (hiring) is the buyer, and you are the actual product. To start selling the product, you need to create a strong advertisement which describes the benefits of purchasing. Just like the packaging of a product attracts the ...
Views: 849(2 votes) - Writing a Resume for a Career Change - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace DaviesOne of the hardest decisions you will probably encounter during your professional career is either a change in position or a change in occupation. Many people think the safe decision is to stay in your current job or line of work, which is the place where you know what to expect and where you ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - Writing a Job Search Thank You Letter with These Ten Tips - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace DaviesYou think you are done with the entire job search process. You have written the perfect resume and cover letter and had a great interview. Now you think your part is done, and all you have to do is wait for the decision of the interviewer. This is where many job seekers fall short… they do not ...
Views: 766(1 vote) - Top Five Cover Letter Tips for Changing Careers to Teaching - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace DaviesAn increasing number of people are changing careers from the business or corporate world and choosing to go into teaching. The change could be for various reasons… maybe now their children are in school and they are looking for a job that will allow time to spend the school holidays with the ...
Views: 2184(2 votes) - General Cover Letters Vs. Specific Cover Letters - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesWhen job-hunting it is quite common that a job seeker will apply to more than one company and position. However, sometimes a person is looking to transition into one specific career or desired organization. If you are looking to send out your resume more than once, it may be a good idea to ...
Views: 1082(2 votes) - Selling Your Top Teaching Skills in Under 15 Seconds - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesWith the economy the way it currently is, school districts are receiving resumes from an ever-increasing amount of applicants. Employers are able to be far choosier more now than ever. That is why it is crucial that you make your resume stand out above the rest. It is said that potential ...
Views: 810(2 votes) - Resumes for Career Changers - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesChanging careers can be one of the hardest things that a person does. You are going from what you know to something completely different. However, switching careers can be extremely rewarding as well. Perhaps you have always wanted to be an educator, but continued on in business, receiving ...
Views: 987(2 votes) - Creating a Meaningful Teacher Resume - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesAll teachers perform the same basic duties: developing lessons, teaching students, administering and grading tests, updating report cards, disciplining students, etc. However, what will make you stand out from the average teacher is the way you portray job responsibilities on a resume. You need ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Cover Letter Tips: Addressing Gaps in Your Employment History - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Candace DaviesThough your resume may look spot on and demonstrate that you have the right type of experience and education, upon closer inspection a potential employer may see that there are gaps between your positions. Short spaces of time (i.e. one to three months) are explainable; usually it takes awhile ...
Views: 2700(2 votes) - Recognizing and Highlighting Your Areas of Expertise in the Trades - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Candace DaviesWith the economy the way it currently is, it is now more important than ever to make yourself stand out when applying for a job. The first step toward successfully marketing yourself as a potential employee is designing an attention-grabbing resume. The best way to achieve this is to showcase ...
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