Landing a J-O-B

Finding OpeningsDistrict websites

• Found under a variety of names and places (“job openings”, “employment opportunities”, human resources, etc)

• Visit different websites

State-wide websites• http://www.ctreap.net/• http://www.cea.org/jobs/ • http://www.careerbuilder.com/

NewspaperWord of mouth/connections

ApplyingFollow job posting directions

• Typically involves submitting a resume and cover letter.

• May also ask for transcripts, recommendations, copy of teaching license (pending), clearances (child abuse, criminal background check)

• If application asks for official transcripts, do so. Do not give them a reason to disqualify your application

ResumeAssignment: Prepare and submit a

resume and cover letter• Due 9/18• Must conform to

CCSU resume and cover letter packet• Must have each of the 8 designated

sections except military experience• Dr. Cummiskey’s resume

Cover letterAssignment: prepare and submit a

cover letter• Sample from Dr. Cummiskey

Resume - formats

Resume - formats

ResumesWhat does a school district do with

resumes mailed to human resources/personnel office?• What about electronic resumes?

Guidelines for InterviewsWhat does an interview consist

of?Interviewing candidate, as well as

selling organizationInterviewee should do 75% of the

talking

How does the interview begin?Questions to relax and accentuate

qualificationsBuild Confidence

Guidelines for Interviews

Guidelines for InterviewsHow is the middle portion of the

interview?Questions regarding tasks in job

description

How does the interview end?Interviewee has opportunity to ask

questions

Guidelines for Interviews

Guidelines for InterviewsTypes of Questions:Open-ended

• How, Why, Describe, Tell me, In what way?

Now that I know what the interview entails, How and What do I prepare?

Guidelines for Interviews

Pre-InterviewKnow the GroundrulesAnti-discrimination legislationQuestions interviewers are NOT

legally allowed to ask• Age, sexual orientation, marital status• What if asked??

Pre-InterviewUnderstanding of Job Description

• Review “interview strategies and guidelines” fileReview Qualifications & ResponsibilitiesReview your materialsTo bring:

• Professional case or binder• Have a list of questions to ask them• Print materials such as an exemplary materials or

portfolio (optional)

Pre-Interview: Anticipating QuestionsCurriculum, assessment, grading,

instructional strategies, technology, classroom management, communication with parents/community, communication with colleagues• Provided by Rosemarie Bonner

Prepare answers to commonly asked questions• Dr. Cummiskey example

Pre-InterviewNot a bad idea to get practice

interviewing for positions you may not accept.

Maybe even tape yourself and play it back• Watch body language, fillers, odd habits

Pre-Interviewhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=S1ucmfPOBV8&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=qR-IhZJOq3U&NR=1http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=YPXE4RqdqqM

Interview Professional dress and appearanceFirst moments and last impressions

of the interview Answering questions, asking Q’s

• NASPE principal questions• Sample interview q’s 1, 2, 3

Additional thoughts . . .

Components that you will be judged on . . . Knowledge of specific job-related tasksExperienceAbility to communicate, poiseInterest in position and organizationOverall motivation to succeed InsightPersonality in relationship to position

applied for*Provided by Rosemarie Bonner

Selecting the Candidate following an Interview …

Seek opinions from committee, as well as others involved

Examine strengths and weaknesses or rank candidates

Is this candidate a good “FIT”• Will they respond to the challenges of

the program?• How will they contribute to the team?

Selecting the Candidate following an Interview …

During the interview, the interviewers will likely record comments and possibly rate you on a numeric scale.• You will do this during the mock interviews

Let’s Set Up Mock Interviews . . .

Be Aware of . . . Opening and Closing of InterviewPosture and Body LanguageArms crossedEye contactPolitically correct termsConfidence shown in speech Questions by the interviewers

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