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JOB SEARCHING FOR TEACHERS
Presented by theOffice of Career Management
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 2013 (DAY TBD)
MERCER MACON CAMPUS - UNIVERSITY CENTERTBD
SIGN-UP NOT REQUIREDPROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND RÉSUMÉ REQUIRED
Teacher Recruitment FairProvided by the Mercer Career Services Office
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 3, 2013
MERCER ATLANTA CAMPUSAACC BUILDING1:00 – 4:30 P.M. SIGN-UP IS NOT REQUIRED
*This event is open to the public. Mercer participants are given a chance to talk to recruiters first, from 1:00-1:30, before the event opens to the public at 1:30 p.m.
www.GISA-schools.org Optional
Event
ResumesA Marketing & Sales Tool.
What is a High-Q / HQ Teacher?
Teachers are considered to be highly qualified if they have:
1) a bachelor’s degree
2) full State certification
3) demonstrated competence in subject knowledge teaching skills
From the Georgia Professional Standards
TOP of your resume:
List Your Bachelor’s Degree Name of Degree
“Expected Month/Year” Name of Granting Institution: Mercer University GPA (if above 3.0) Honors / Societies GACE Exam Info: “Passed GACE Content Exam”
List Your Certification Area T4 Early Childhood T4 Middle Grades: “Math & Science”
Sell Your Competence! Consider these sections:
“Qualifications” “Strengths” “Profile”
High-Q Definition
a Bachelor’s Degree
Full State Certification
demonstrated competence in… subject knowledge And teaching skills
Resumes Should Stress That You Are High-Q!
Mercer A. Student1001 Atlanta Drive ♦ Atlanta, GA 30341 ♦ 404-222-0000
[email protected] ♦ www.mercerstudent.com
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERPassion and proven track record for teaching SWD to excel!
QUALIFICATIONS Experience in teaching collaborative classes during my student teaching which included students with EBD, SLD, ADHD, and OHI Focused teaching strategies to meet the needs of SWD - resulted in a 30% increase in mastery of GP standards in writing during student
teaching Researched effective strategies to teach writing and reading comprehension to SWD for my Adolescent Development and Learning,
Teaching Exceptional Learners, and Research classes at Mercer University Awarded Teacher of the Month during student teaching for my commitment to helping students achieve mastery of GP standards for
reading comprehension and writing Received the following praise for my Analysis of Student Learning: “This is one of the best Analysis of Student Learning that I have ever
received. You were very thorough with supporting details and you actually learned from the experience. Fantastic job .” Somebody Here, University Supervisor
Georgia T4 Teaching Certificate - Expected May 2011Early Childhood and Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12)
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) Expected May 2011 Mercer University, Atlanta, GA GPA: 3.71
Sample Top ½ of a Resume - Shows Critical Selling Points!
Resumes
Should showcase your achievements or contributions, not just list your past jobs
Should consider the needs of the employer (from researching) and tailor what you have to offer around their needs
Should use educational jargon
How to…
Get to Your Contributions/Achievements
PSRV Exercise: (just an exercise to get your thoughts rolling)
Problem/Issue/Challenge/Situation
Solution
Result
Value
Let’s Try
PSRV
Now!
How to…
Consider the Needs of the Employer
Deconstruct the Job Description (JD) This means analyze the JD thoroughly. Highlight key words and phrases. Make a list of the top three things that
the employer is looking for.
Some JD’s are short and not very informative
Dig deeper.
Let’s think of some
Educational
Jargon…
Here’s a great web site to help you create powerful phrases using educational jargon:
http://www.sciencegeek.net/lingo.html
Which Style Resume?CONSERVATIVE CREATIVE
Move Education to Top
Resumes Tips for CAREER CHANGERS
Use the “Rule of Relevance” to decide whether to include the experience in your resume
First, determine if your experience is in the Education field or outside the field (non-education)
Ask yourself if the experience in your past is relevant to your new teaching career.
• RelevantEDUCATIONExperience
• Relevant
• Not RelevantNON-
EDUCATION Experience
Yes! Sell this in your resume!
Yes! Sell this in your resume!
List in the employment history, but de-emphasize it by shortening the content.
Classic Clichés to Avoid on Your Resume
“Planned, created, and instructed lessons”
“Assisted in the classroom instruction”
“Took attendance roll”
“Met with parents in conferences”
These are too
VAGUE!
#1 Turn-off for recruiters…
Poor writing skills.• Poorly written email to the recruiter
• Mistakes in grammar or typos in any of your communication
• Unprofessional looking in format
• Being informal – use of lowercase, jargon, chat/text talk, etc.
You will be disqualified!
References
Select your people wisely!
A reference that’s not strong can hurt you.
(Despite having superior quality resume, cover letter and appearance.)
References List
• Should match font and overall look of Résumé
• 3 people is enough
•Only those who can attest to your strengths as a Teacher!
•Separate document from Résumé
•Usually not needed at a fair
References FORM
• Required by School System
A web-based resource tool for educators in Georgia
Create a profile, which serves as an online resume
Apply for jobs posted on the web site by our local school systems
Announces job fairs, information sessions and upcoming events
Georgia’s Official Recruitment Clearinghouse
WWW.TEACHGEORGIA.ORG
Set up a profile today!
What the Recruiters Say
For ECSP graduates: they are very interested in your dual certification!
For MIGR graduates: Math and Science are highly sought!
For all: Special Education Teachers are needed!
Principals have access to search through the applicants They can see your resume, references, cover letters…everything!
Human Resources professionals are usually not knowledgeable about LiveText But, principals might.
You MUST Build Relationships with People! Network!
Student teaching in the county is seen as a plus
Job Search ResourcesCheck out the articles below:
50 Great Questions for Teacher InterviewsThe questions principals ask during interviews are key to drawing out the personalities of applicants and selecting the right people. Prepare for your next interview by learning the questions principals might ask!
The Interview: Principals Share 30 Favorite Questions for Future TeachersEducation World's "Principal Files" principals share 30 of their favorite questions to ask applicants.
Character(istics) Count! -- What Principals Look for When Hiring New TeachersA recent article on Teaching for Excellence discusses what school principals look for in the new teachers they hire. Which of 15 "can-do" characteristics is most important? Education World asks the Principal Files principals.
From the Principal Files: Principals Offer Advice to Job SeekersHave a plan, a portfolio, and a good attitude! That's just some of the advice Education World's Principal Files principals have for soon-to-be college grads looking for their first teaching positions.
Are You Ready for That Job Interview?It's that time of year -- school districts are recruiting for fall teaching vacancies. If you dread the interview process, here are some tips that can help you prepare and boost your self-assurance.
What Qualities Do Principals Look for in a New Teacher? What do school principals look for in the new teachers they hire? Principals' responses to that question might help others -- principals and teaching candidates -- as they focus their thoughts on the interviews ahead.
Consider Relocating!
Consider Other Employment!
Certified Teachers are needed by other employers.
Develop a List of 10-20“non-School System” Target Employers
See the Career Services web site at www.Mercer-Professional.org/education.html for a list of alternate employers for teachers.
Job Search Advice
Job search through Google For example, this site was found:
Search professional organizations
Top 10 job search engines When using engines, use keywords other
than “teacher”• Education• Adolescent• Mentor/tutor• Coach• Training• Continuing Education
Can your attire hurt your teaching career?
Hello Recruiter, My name is…
Wear an interview suit
to recruitment fairs!
What do I wear?
Teachers Are Professionals
Showing up at the Recruitment Fair looking like a polished professional will empower you and give you confidence!
Women Matching two-piece
suit (pant or skirt suit) Tailored fit Color: navy, grey,
taupe, dark brown, tan, olive or black
Skirt should be knee-length with no inappropriate slits
Interview Suit
Interview Suit
Interview Shoes for Women
Do not wear worn-out shoes
Inappropriate
Cleavage is Not Appropriate.
No!
Interview SuitMen
A two piece matched suitSolid or pin-stripedTailored fit, including pants length. Navy, dark grey, dark brown, olive or black Briefcase or portfolio instead of backpack
Crisp
Neat Clean
Well-Pressed
Sloppy
Lack of Neatness
Interview Shoes for Men
Not:
Details of Grooming
Talking to Recruiters at fairs
Be prepared with your WOW elevator speech
Practice it BEFORE the event
Try speaking to a recruiter at a county that’s not one of your top choices, FIRST
Listen to people in front of you or at other tables
Know your strengths and weaknesses
Don’t get chatty, but don’t feel rushed
Close your conversation by asking for their business card
Elevator Speech Writing
Your education and certification area
Your current situation and what you are looking for (the purpose of the conversation)
identify the 1-2 selling points
Your career aspirations
See Career Services web site, www.Mercer-Professional.org/networking.html for help crafting your elevator speech.
Nervous?
Having well-thought-out questions ready to ask can calm you.
Puts the “ball back in their court”
When To Use Your Elevator Speech
Career Fairs When responding to “Tell me about yourself” Informational Interviewing Networking Interviewing Happenstance meeting with a new person Any social situation
Invest in a Pad-Folio $10 - $50
Can Be Used At:• Career Fairs• Interviews• Meetings• Conferences
What to bring to the fairMercer name badge & Mercer ID (Bearcard)
Several crisp copies of your resume
Paper and pen
Breath mints
Reference sheet Lists at least three professional references See more info, incld an example by clicking here
Sample of your work (just in case, not req’d) Career portfolio Sample lesson plan
Do Not Bring Large
Tote Bags and
Heavy Outerwear.
After the Fair
Follow up with recruiters within 48 hours with a thank-you letter/email. See sample.
Stay organized and keep track of who you spoke with, their contact information as well as materials you may have collected.
Student Login Link
go to WWW.MERCER-PROFESSIONAL.ORG
View list of
participating
employers in your
BEARlink account!
Did You Know?Career Services has a web site.
www.Mercer-Professional.org
To download this PowerPoint (to access live links) or to access other career related documents pertaining to the teaching profession,
Go To: www.Mercer-Professional.orgClick: “Your Major”Then Click: “Education”
To-Do List
Mark your calendar for 2/3/13 (and 2/3/13 for GISA fair, if you want)
Identify your teaching strengths…brainstorm and list them!
Research prospective employers
Draft your resume
Draft your cover letter
Get resume and cover letter critiqued
Purchase an interview suit
Identify your reference people and talk to them
Polish your resume & cover letter and tailor to specific employer
Complete and submit online employment applications
Write your elevator speech
Practice your elevator speech and handshake
