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Your Job Interview Report Card: How Did You Do?

www.longtermteachers.com — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

My first interview for a teaching position wasn’t very successful; Thus, I call it my first interview and not my first job. Since then, I have successfully landed several teaching jobs in three states at all different levels within and beyond my certification. Here’s what I learned:

Did you bring copies of sample work as a student or teacher? I found many interviewers just liked the “handouts”.

Did you know what book you read last? I often started reading something while job hunting so I had an answer prepared.

Did they ask you for three words that describe yourself? Passe answers: “hard-worker”, “self-motivated”, “multi-tasker”, etc.

Did you talk about your computer ability and involvement in on-line and social networking tools? Nowadays, like it or not, find a professional place on-line to publish information about yourself, and include the link on your resume.

If you already have a social networking account, did you clean it up? If those accounts have your real name attached, they’ll find you.

Did you leave them with a smile or laugh? People usually remember how an interaction ends, rather than how it began. If you leave with a good joke, they will remember your personality fondly.

Mistakes You Could Make In An Interview

www.longtermteachers.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Make the best of a job interview by avoiding certain mistakes.
If a handshake is offered from the interviewer, don’t be too aggressive or passive.
When the interviewer asks you a question, be precise in your answer, not giving more information than you’ve been asked.
Never talk negative about other employers you’ve had. If asked any questions concerning them, be as positive as you can.
Be on time for your interview. Don’t make yourself look desperate by being way too early or non-interested by being late.
If before meeting with the interviewer you must encounter a receptionist first, be respectful.The full explanation can be found at http://lifehacker.com/5889971/what-questions-should-i-be-ready-to-answer-at-just-about-any-job-interview This could be a hidden part of the interview.
Don’t be too anxious to ask questions about the benefits the job may offer. The interviewer may think you don’t care about anything else but the benefits.
Know something about the company you’re interviewing for beforehand. This shows you are interested in the company itself.
Avoid using nervous word fillers when answering questions.
Be balanced in making eye contact. Don’t be intimidating with too much or show disinterest with too little.
Communicate well. Stay in the same tone and style as the interviewer.

Land Your First Teaching Job With Ease

www.longtermteachers.com — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

If you have decided to become a teacher and are looking for your first job, there are several tips that can make your job hunt easier. The two best ways to ensure being hired quickly are looking for teaching jobs in an area that people are moving into and to integrate yourself into the community.

While you may not want to move from where you live now, one of the fastest ways to land a job is to look for one in an area that many people are moving into. These locations will have influxes of students, which will create job openings that need to be filled quickly to ensure students are not in overcrowded classrooms.Want more? Click here.

Another part of landing a job quickly is to do volunteer work in the community that you live in, specifically in areas that children of the age group you want to teach will show up in. This can include working with scout troops, Boys & Girls Clubs of America chapters and community sports teams. By doing so, you will meet the parents of the students you will be teaching, and it will demonstrate to the school you are applying to your dedication to teaching and children.

How To Find And Keep Your Dream Teaching Job

www.longtermteachers.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Those that choose a career in teaching are likely to find a job in the education field. However, not everyone will find the teaching job that is a perfect fit. The best way to find a teaching job that fits perfectly is by avoiding applying for jobs that are not desired. There is no need to apply for jobs that are in an area that is not suitable. It is also important to craft a resume that will catch the employers attention. Any type of job or internship that involves working with children could make the resume look a lot better to principals. Getting the dream teaching job is only half of the battle. The best way to keep a teaching job is by making sure the children are learning what they should be learning. This means they will do better on tests and are well on the way to succeeding later on in life. It is also good to make detailed lesson plans and stick to them. Sometimes the principal might do random evaluations on the teacher. Those that make sure they stick to the curriculum will get the best evaluations and have a better chance of sticking around.

No Teacher Left Behind: Finding Jobs in This Economy

www.longtermteachers.com — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The economy has left many experienced teachers and new ones behind. School districts had to tighten their belts and make necessary cuts. Teacher positions deemed unnecessary are finding themselves out of work, so what can you do to find work?

I have the perfect solution for unemployed teachers. I find tutoring to the one of the best ways to stay busy and sharpen your skills. Signing up for an in-home position is the first step an unemployed teacher can do. There are various tutoring companies in larger metropolitan areas that need tutors. This type of job requires people skills and organization. You must carry the books and materials to the home or library to do your job. If you like driving then this may be for you.

Another tutoring position that has become more popular today is done online. There are companies catering to the after school student in need of homework help. The teacher would not make as much per hour but there’s no traveling involved so it may be worth it to you. Other assignments are college level subjects which do pay more. Overall ,tutoring may not pay as well as a teaching position, but you’ll add more experience on your resume’.