Webinar May 15th 2018

The Job Application Process

CV and Application Form

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When employing teaching staff, what are schools looking for?

Hibernia College

When employing teaching staff, what are schools looking for?

A person who is enthusiastic, genuine and convincing.

Hibernia College

When employing teaching staff, what are schools looking for?

A person who is enthusiastic, genuine and convincing.

Good qualification.

Hibernia College

When employing teaching staff, what are schools looking for?

A person who is enthusiastic, genuine and convincing.

Good qualification.

Obvious competence.

Hibernia College

When employing teaching staff, what are schools looking for?

A person who is enthusiastic, genuine and convincing.

Good qualification.

Obvious competence.

Experience.

Hibernia College

When employing teaching staff, what are schools looking for?

A person who is enthusiastic, genuine and convincing.

Good qualification.

Obvious competence.

Experience.

A variety of skills, personal and professional. (for example: extra-curricular; the ability to carry out research. Relevant to SSE, WSE, NJC etc.)

Hibernia College

When employing teaching staff, what are schools looking for?

A person who is enthusiastic, genuine and convincing.

Good qualification.

Obvious competence.

Experience.

A variety of skills, personal and professional. (for example: extra-curricular; the ability to carry out research. Relevant to SSE, WSE, NJC etc.)

Note:

Preparation and Presentation for, and performance at interview is of the utmost importance!

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A position Application usually compromises of:

A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A completed Application Form

A cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

• Ensure your CV is not too long i.e. 2/3 pages

• Layout should be clear and tidy

• Qualifications (academic & relevant professional)

• Key Skills

• Work experience – include current job (even if very recent)

• Volunteer experience

• Additional relevant information

• Account (briefly) for every stage of your life since school

• References may/may not be required initially

• Make sure you contact referees well in advance

• Keep CV up to date

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The Application Form

Cover Letter

• State the exact job title and/or formal job reference you are applying for

• Don’t copy and paste from your CV to the cover letter

• Keep it short, concise and to the point.

• Close with... ”I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration of my application”.

• Spell check and proof read (x3) and ask a good proof reader to help

• Make sure to check your phone number and email details

• Avoid unusual or scented stationery – keep it professional

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Types of employment and contracts.

Casual substitution

Non-casual substitution (to cover certified sick leave, maternity leave etc.)

Fixed Term Contract (to cover a specific period of time occasioned by a leave of absence, temporary extra allocation of a post etc.)

Contract of Indefinite Duration (CID)

Permanent Contract

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Questions / Comments??

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