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- 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: 3988 - 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: 790 - 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: 639 - The Secret to Job Searching in a Tough Economy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen the economy looks bleak and newscasters continue to talk doom and gloom, it can be easy to lose faith in your job search. However, no matter how terrible the economy gets, people are still working and companies are still creating products. Even though companies may be laying off employees, ...
Views: 580 - 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: 680 - 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: 698 - 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: 653 - 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: 1082 - The Most Important Facet of Your Job Search Plan - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen you are planning your job search, you need to approach it as though it is a marketing campaign. The recruiters are the buyers and you are the actual product. As a product, you have to clearly articulate your value proposition – essentially your advertisement. The rate of success for your ...
Views: 595 - 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: 1175 - Successfully Motivating Your Students - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesDuring a teacher interview, you will more than likely be asked the question: How do you motivate your students? Of course, we know that motivating students and piquing their interest in learning is a key factor in their success in the classroom, so what methods have proven successful in ...
Views: 633 - Eying an Administrative Position? – Here’s How to Work Towards It - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesIn the face of state cutbacks and budget cuts, administration positions are also being hit, although not as hard as teaching positions. Rather than make a bold career move into administration, a more prudent strategy is to take on increasing responsibilities and administration functions so that ...
Views: 613 - 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: 1372 - Get to the Principal’s Office, Mister! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesIf you find yourself dreaming of an office of your very own instead of the one you currently share with your boisterous students, it may be time to start thinking about moving from the classroom into an administrative role. But before you have your new nameplate engraved (c’mon, you know that’s ...
Views: 545 - Managing Your Internet Presence - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesYour internet presence is an indispensible part of your 21st century job search. Not only should you be actively reaching out to recruiters and hiring authorities, but you should also be leveraging your efforts with direct networking (through LinkedIn, Facebook, Ecademy, etc.) and a strong ...
Views: 516 - 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: 1057 - Six Steps to Get Any Student on Task - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen dealing with disruptions of any kind from your students, it is important that your response to the disruption is less intrusive for the rest of the class than the initial disruption. It doesn’t make much sense to react to a minor infraction with all guns blazing and create more of a ...
Views: 560 - 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: 1531 - 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 ...
Views: 634 - Overseas Opportunities for Your Non-Teaching Partner - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Candace DaviesSo you’ve decided to make the leap to teach overseas. Good for you! This will be a very exciting and rewarding experience. But now that you’ve made this immense decision to teach abroad, it’s time to come up with a plan for your partner as well. There are always opportunities overseas for ...
Views: 575 - 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: 996 - Four Ways to Improve Question and Answer Sessions to Show You’re in Control - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Candace DaviesQuestion and answer sessions are an important part of lessons and are integral to test students’ comprehension of material, as well as to let you as the teacher know where your students are in terms of their understanding of lesson concepts. Sometimes, however, these sessions can go flat. ...
Views: 580 - 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: 843 - 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: 1196 - How to Transition From the Military to a Teaching Job - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere is a strong record of military members obtaining teaching positions in the education sector. School districts often find former military personnel to be an excellent asset in the classroom as well as in helping to build leadership skills among students. The retention rates among students ...
Views: 579 - Your Voice is a Great Tool to Show You Are in Control - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen managing your classroom, one of the most important tools at your disposal is your voice. The way in which you communicate to your students verbally has a lot to do with how your students will respond to you. And it goes far beyond the message that you are actually communicating. The way you ...
Views: 556 - How to Overcome Obstacles in a Cover Letter - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere are many possible situations that may make writing a cover letter more difficult. These situations can include lay-offs, demotions, long-term unemployment, and medical leave. Although these may seem to be potential red flags, a cover letter is deemed the perfect place to address these ...
Views: 590 - How to Create a Job Search Elevator Pitch - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesYou may have come across the term ‘elevator pitch’ recently during your job search. Basically, this term refers to the brief sixty-second speech that people use to describe the product or service they offer to others. And while this speech may not be part of your regular discourse, it must be ...
Views: 601 - Why Holiday Job Hunting is Important - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesHoliday job hunting is one aspect of the job search that is often overlooked. Very few people realize that job hunting during this time of year could be the stepping stone into their desired career. Indeed, there are many reasons why one should continue looking for a job during the holidays. ...
Views: 561 - 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: 1083 - Ease Your Entrance into the Field of Education by Highlighting Your Transferable Skills - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Candace DaviesThe biggest challenge when entering a career in education is how to properly prepare and create a compelling resume. It may seem like a daunting task trying to enter the education field from another industry because of your lack of related experience. The solution to this is to highlight your ...
Views: 582 - 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: 818 - You Have Graduated and Obtained Your Teacher Certification, Now What? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Candace DaviesGraduating from college is no doubt exciting. That feeling that you are finally coming to the end of many years of continuous learning and moving on to applying what you have learned is elating. But the excitement is often tempered by a tinge of fear about just how well you will manage the ...
Views: 562 - 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: 753 - 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: 1058 - 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: 761 - 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: 658 - 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: 1824 - Choosing the Type of International School That is Right for You - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesSo you are looking into teaching abroad? Teaching at an international school can be a very rewarding experience. It is important to understand, however, that there are many different types of international schools and so it is important to choose the type of school that best fits your needs and ...
Views: 575 - What You Should Know About International Schools - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesChoosing the right international school for you is a very important decision. The school you choose can make all the difference as to whether you have a fantastic experience or a mediocre or even poor experience. If you are about to choose your international school, there are some important ...
Views: 616 - The Benefits of Working in a Private School - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesA teacher plays a very important role in society. It is these individuals who nourish the minds of our children, molding them into responsible knowledgeable adults. Thus, the teaching profession is often referred to as a “calling”. As a teacher with a passion for teaching, your desire might be ...
Views: 611 - What Kind of Experience and Credentials Do I need to Teach Abroad? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesThis is a very important question to ask when looking into teaching abroad because there is a lot of conflicting and biased information out there. Some websites that say you need a certain certification are usually trying to sell that course. Another reason for the conflicting information is ...
Views: 602 - 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: 738 - 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: 1172 - Getting Organized in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesMany job seekers have an unrealistic picture of how much time the job search will take them. If you are currently working full-time but want to change jobs, plan to spend up to 8 hours each week on job searching. If you are currently unemployed, your search needs to be your full-time job. If ...
Views: 588 - 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: 949 - 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: 764 - 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: 656 - 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: 677 - 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 ...
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