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- 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 - 5 Ways to Sell Yourself to Job Recruiters - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Candace DaviesWith the demand for jobs so high and the supply so low, employers are now being very selective and demanding more from their job candidates. This means that marketing yourself with a resume that simply explains the things you’ve done in the past will not cut it. Employers want to understand your ...
Views: 4038 - 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) - 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) - Choosing a Career – How Do You Go About It? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesChoosing the career one wants to pursue is a decision that some make much earlier than others. Of course there is really no specific time at which you must make the decision to choose a particular career – the only thing is that the earlier you can do it, the better. Choosing a career is ...
Views: 1876 - 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 - Five Steps That Stop Disruption in the Classroom - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Candace DaviesIn order to get students to follow your instructions and stay on task, you need to instruct them in specific ways that will achieve the results you want. Students need very structured and clear boundaries and guidelines in order for them to undoubtedly know what is expected of them. As soon as ...
Views: 1573 - 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 - 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) - What Items Do I Need to Bring to My Teacher Interview? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesCongratulations! You’ve landed that coveted teacher interview. Now it is extremely important that you impress in your interview and large part of that is coming prepared. Items to bring: • Copies of your current resume: If you need to distribute them to the panel, you should have enough ...
Views: 1425 - 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) - Why You Should Use Keywords in Your Principal Resume - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhy You Should Use Keywords in Your Principal Resume Employers and hiring managers are posting more and more jobs on the internet every day all over the world with the hope of getting the best possible candidate to fill the open positions. The internet has indeed changed the way the world ...
Views: 1239 - Take an Inventory of Your Skills and Interests – Your Hobbies May Land You That Interview - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen a North Carolina school cut teaching assistants this month, those who cannot drive buses were the first to be let go. Upgrading your driver’s license may not be the answer to finding a teaching job but the story does underline the importance of giving careful consideration to the skills ...
Views: 1213 - What Method(s) Do You Use to Keep Students Focused, On Track, and Participating? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesIt has often been said that corralling a classroom of students for any length of time – whether it is 55 minutes or five minutes – to focus on a new learning topic is like herding cats. This seems to hold even truer in the higher grade levels, where the old stand-by of “1-2-3-STOP” to get ...
Views: 1200 - 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) - Personality Profiling: Do You Have the MO of a ‘Good’ Teacher? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Candace DaviesFor decades, personality psychologists, also known as psychometricians, have been on a search for the ‘good teacher.’ Each year, more and more studies appear claiming to identify the personality traits of the ‘ideal’ teaching professional. Now, in a global first, England plans to weed out ‘bad ...
Views: 1127 - What to Do When a Student Will Not Follow Your Instructions - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Candace DaviesHave you implemented clear, concise and consistent instructions into your lessons but are still having trouble getting one or two students to follow them? If you are going to get your students to do as you ask, it all has to begin with your attitude. Your attitude is what dictates your approach ...
Views: 1126 - Five Tips for Having a Successful Phone Interview - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesMore and more employers are deciding to interview candidates over the phone, especially if the prospective employee lives in another city or state. Telephone interviews have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Even though a phone interview may seem easier than a regular interview on ...
Views: 1108 - 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 - The Importance of Knowing Your Unique Selling Point - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen interviewing for any position, you are essentially trying to market and sell yourself as your own brand. You need to communicate to the hiring committee reasons for why you are the perfect person for the job. So in order to set yourself apart from the competition, you need to know what ...
Views: 1097 - 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) - Six Non-Verbal Methods to Gain Control of Your Classroom - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Candace DaviesAs a teacher, it is important to be aware of all potential behavioural triggers in your classroom. That is because problems, arguments, and disruptions don’t just happen – something causes them. One of the best ways to prevent and avoid these triggers is by projecting an aura of control. If you ...
Views: 1044 - 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 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) - How Have You Contributed to Your Students’ Ability to Retain Material? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesIn your role as a teacher, you are focused not only on delivering important information to your students, but also on demonstrating why that information is meaningful and how they will use it. Mastery and comprehension are, of course, critical to learning, since lessons build upon one another. ...
Views: 986 - 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 - 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 - How to Secure Your Resume Against Fraud - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhenever you post your personal information online, there is a potential threat for fraud. The same can be true when posting your resume on one of the many job search sites. Below we will examine how you can secure your resume against online fraud to ensure that your information remains intact ...
Views: 922 - Uncovering Accomplishments and Success Stories for Your Administrator Resume - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Candace DaviesIn order to create an effective resume for a school administrator position, it is important for you to uncover your relevant accomplishments and success stories. But you have to remember that it is vital for you to avoid telling half truths and exaggerations because a lot of hiring managers and ...
Views: 878 - 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 - 10 Techniques to Successfully Close a Teacher Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere are several steps one must take to achieve a teaching position; getting chosen for an interview is step number one. When you get chosen, this shows that an employer is interested in you and that you may have some quality or skill they need. They will then require you to come in person to ...
Views: 864 - 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) - How to Revive Your Job Search - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Candace DaviesIf you’ve been conducting your job search for quite a while now and have still had no luck, perhaps it’s time to rethink your product launch. Have you tried every strategy you can think of and still haven’t found a job? If this sounds like you, I can understand your frustration that you are ...
Views: 835 - 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) - How to Move from Substitute Teaching to Permanent Teaching - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesA substitute teacher is one who teaches a class on behalf of the regular teacher who is absent due to various reasons such as illness or personal leave. To become a permanent teacher, you must serve two consecutive school years of tenure. Substitute teachers must serve 75% of the total school ...
Views: 803 - Why Functional Resumes Should Be Avoided - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesIf you are about to create your resume, you may have searched through the thousands of templates that are available and realized that there are two distinct types of resume formats. They are the chronological resume (which is most widely used) and the functional resume. Functional resumes ...
Views: 801 - Professional Resume Documents are an Investment in Your Future - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesDuring these harsh economic times, more and more people are getting laid off and looking for that elusive dream career opportunity. When an opening presents itself, you will want to be able to take full advantage of it and hopefully get a job interview and ultimately a solid job offer. In ...
Views: 792 - 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 - How to Prepare for Your International Teaching Interviews - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere is a lot you can do in preparation for meeting with the recruiters. This preparation will help you to feel more professional and more secure when the time actually comes to interview for that all important international teaching position. Since recruiters are meeting with many teaching ...
Views: 782 - 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) - 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 ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Finding it Hard to Secure a Teaching Job? How About Zimbabwe? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Candace DaviesFor young, adventuresome teaching graduates, the prospects have never looked better—that is, in the international education markets. The competition for new teaching jobs at home is intense. In many international markets, however, teachers have a lot of choice. Before settling down with a ...
Views: 732 - The Three Mistakes Jobseekers Make and How You Can Avoid Them - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Candace DaviesThe way in which you approach your job hunt can determine how successful and quick it will be. If you approach it negatively and with a bad attitude, this will be reflected in your job search. When you approach your job search without any hope, you’re outlook will come across when talking to ...
Views: 722 - Give Yourself a Background Check - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Candace DaviesBefore starting your job search, it is a good idea to complete a background check on yourself ahead of any employers. You should find out if there are any potential problems that you will need to fix before an employer does a search on you. Things to look into are your credit report, academic ...
Views: 720 - How to Use LinkedIn for Your Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesNetworking remains the number one way to find a job. That is why social networking on the internet has become such a popular tool for job searching. Social Networking allows you to meet and communicate with many different professionals and contacts within the teaching profession. And great tools ...
Views: 699 - Moving Your Educational Career Forward Prevents Becoming Stagnant - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesAs an educator or a member of the education field, continuous learning is important in order to avoid career stagnation. You need to have a solid career development goal in order to ensure that your career will go beyond the typical static experience in this particular work environment. That is ...
Views: 689 - Teaching Overseas - How to Conduct an International Job Search - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Candace DaviesTeaching overseas is an exciting opportunity, and one that is being increasingly sought after by educators, especially graduating students or those who have been in the industry for many years. Unfortunately, many people find the process of overseas job hunting confusing and complex. Job seekers ...
Views: 683 - 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) - How to Survive a Lengthy Job Search - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Candace DaviesIf you’ve been enduring a lengthy job search, don’t get too down. It may just be time to gain some new job search techniques and alter some of those you are already using. Too many people, upon getting frustrated, will abandon their search in favour of returning to school or settling for ...
Views: 679 - Five Documents You Will Need Before You Move Overseas - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Candace DaviesSo, you’ve found your ideal international teaching job and you are ready to make the leap...good for you! Now it’s time to get everything in order and properly prepared for your big move. Here are five important documents that you will need to obtain before you leave. First, you should check ...
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