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RESOURCES & JOB SEARCH FOR TEACHERS Karen Powell Coordinator: Job Search Services OM 280 ~ 360.650.3240 M – F; 8 am – 5 pm Career Services Center A unit of Academic & Career Development Services www.careers.wwu.e du

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Page 1: Resources  & Job Search for Teachers

RESOURCES & JOB SEARCH FOR TEACHERS

Karen PowellCoordinator: Job Search Services

OM 280 ~ 360.650.3240M – F; 8 am – 5 pm

Career Services CenterA unit of Academic & Career Development Services

www.careers.wwu.edu

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Program Overview• Schedule

▫ 8:30-10:15— Welcome! Job Search is in the Air

▫ 10:30-11:45—General Certification Information

▫ 11:45-12:45—Lunch on your own!▫ 12:45-2:00—Interview Practice Sessions ▫ 2:10-3:10—Administrators’ Panel ▫ 3:10-3:30—Networking

• Handouts▫ 2014 Job Search Handbook▫ Education Job Search & √ List▫ Elevator Speech/Mini-Resume Cards

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Job Search is in the Air…

◦ The Teaching Market

◦ Job Search Process

◦Networking

◦ References

◦ Strengths Talk/Elevator Speech

◦Career Services Center (CSC) Benefits!

◦ Paperwork tips

◦Upcoming Events

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Getting in the Moodfor Job Search…

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2012-13 Graduates…

FINDING POSITIONS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF:

◦ELED, ECE, ESL, SPED, Reading, ECE SPED

◦Spanish, Visual Arts, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, German, Middle Level Humanities

JOBS IN AT LEAST:•3 Countries: Chile, Mexico & US•7 States: AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, WA & WI•Private & Public Schools•46 Districts in Washington State

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Job Search Process for Districts

Most districts ask for:◦ Online Application◦ 3 Reference Letters◦ 3 Reference Forms◦ Resume◦ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Some ask for:◦ Statement of Purpose◦ Essay to Prompt◦ Answers to Questions

Exceptions:◦ A few are not online◦ Some only take letters or forms◦ Other Variations

Read the fine print!

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Job Search Tips…

◦Make the most of EVERY opening-perfect paperwork, research, network

◦Use multiple approaches to search for jobs

◦Make every contact count: be Professional◦ Dress like the principal!

◦ It’s a job to search for jobs: putting time and energy into each application will give results!

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Job Search Process for Teachers

◦Network to learn about process in different districts

◦ Identify and gather references

◦ List skills and strengths: record examples

◦ Prepare paperwork: Resume, Cover Letters, Applications

◦ Sign up for Viking CareerLink and other tools

◦ Solidify target locations and begin searching openings

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Network: LinkedIn for Teachers◦ A professional networking tool compared to Facebook, but used

by professionals to network with others in areas of interest

◦Districts are using this tool increasingly, as are companies in other fields

Steps to establishing a LinkedIn account:

◦ Build a professional profile

◦Develop Connections

◦ Join Groups

◦ Research where fellow alumni are working in your field

◦ Follow districts in which you are interested

◦ http://www.wwu.edu/careers/social_media_andnetworking.shtml

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References

Who should you get to write your references? Arrange observations early Principals trust other principals & others who’ve observed your teaching

Two Types of References: Letters & Forms Reference Letters vs. Forms

Evaluated Individually Computer Scored Narrative Numerical Subjective Objective

Some considerations… Over summer & holidays After break or substituting

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Know Your Strengths…

◦Identify your teaching skills and abilities◦i.e. Assessment, Management, Instruction

◦What makes you stand out?◦Customer service experience◦Exceptional organization◦Travel/Language acquisition◦Coaching abilities

◦Record Examples on Index Cards

◦http://www.aaee.org/

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What is the Elevator Speech?◦Brief 30 to 60 second “speech” describing who you are

and the value you bring

◦Ability to describe yourself to potential employer in time limited and accidental meeting such as elevator ride

◦Brief description is essential part of networking

◦Say who you are, what you do, what you are interested in doing and how you can be a resource to your contacts

◦Use this presentation at a career fair, introducing yourself in an interview, or today!

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Paperwork Overview

◦Target your information to the job notice

◦Highlight qualities that help you stand out

◦Think about past positions and how they relate to the job & to what you know about the district

◦Enrich your resume, cover letter & interviewing by providing examples based on desired qualities

Two common reasons for elimination: incomplete applications or errors in the resume or cover letter

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Formatting Tips

◦Be brief, easy to read, plenty of white space – style and appearance DO count

◦Generally: Keep Resume & Cover Letter to 1 page

◦Be consistent in style and punctuation

◦Don’t include personal information

◦Use good quality paper & printer

◦Proofread, edit, have someone else proofread, edit, proofread, edit...

◦Use Optimal Resume for a beautiful presentation & easy storage

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Diversify the Job Search…

◦ Viking CareerLink: www.wwu.edu/careers

◦ CSC: Apply, Job Search, How to Find a Job… ◦ Watch for Districts interviewing on campus

◦ Check your favorite districts websites

◦ Public Schools Personnel Coop.: https://pspcjobs.hrmplus.net/Home.aspx

◦OSPI-links to District & Other Websites

◦http://www.k12.wa.us/◦http://www.k12.wa.us/employment/K12opportunities.aspx◦http://www.k12.wa.us/PrivateEd/PrivateSchools/default.aspx

◦See Out of State Resources at www.wwu.edu/careers, Job Search, on-line resources

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Upcoming Events… 

Career Services Center: • April 16, 2014, 1:00-6:00 p.m.: Everett Public Schools Interviewing

Practice (sign-up on VCL)• April 24, 2014, 11:00-3:00: WWU Spring Career Fair

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/careerfair_specialevents.shtml Workshops offered in Old Main 280, register at www.wwu.edu/careers:• April 15, 2014, 3:00 & 4:00: Last Minute Resume Check/Review• April 22, 2014, 3:00 & 4:00: Last Minute Resume Check/Review• April 30, 2014, 4:30-5:30: Resume & Cover Letter Writing for

Teachers• May 6, 2014, 4:30-5:30: Job Search Strategies for Teachers• May 14, 2014, 4:30-5:30: Interviewing Techniques for Teachers

Other Events to watch for:• April 15-16, 2014: Oregon Professional Educator Fair, Portland, OR

• https://www.oregonedfair.com/ Karen Powell ~ Career Services Center, OM 280 ~  (360) 650-3240

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WWU CSC Resources

o Viking CareerLink

o Individual Counseling

o Mock Interviews

o Optimal Resume

o Career Fairs/Special Events

o Job Search Links

o On-Campus Interviews

o Social Media Links

o Placement File Services

o Peace Corps

o Employment Survey

o Quarterly Workshops

Six months free service post-grad!

www.wwu.edu/careers

Old Main 280 ~ (360) 650-3240

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ENJOY THE DAY!

•Ask Questions•Take Notes•Introduce Yourself

•Have Fun!

Karen Powell ~ Career Services Center OM 280 ~  (360) 650-3240 [email protected]