1. Keith Munson Career Specialist Fall 2010

2. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Agenda Job Search ProcessApplication SuggestionsRising to the TopQ and A

3. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Tips for preparing materials  It takes time!  6-9 months to find a job  Searching is like a full-time job  Need to create unique tailored materials

4. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Job Search Process Resume/Cover Letter Credential File Finding Opportunities District Applications InterviewingPortfolio MN Education Job Fair

5. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ A note about credential files:  Self managed  Include: Education Credentials Cover Sheet Standard cover letter/letter of application Resume Application Copies of letters of recommendation (usually 3) Student teaching evaluations Copy of teaching license (if available) Copy of official transcript (available from Registrar’s Office for a nominal fee)  Every district may have different instructions on how to submit-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS  Every district may have different definition of “Credential File”-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.

7. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Purpose of a Resume?  To promote yourself – is your marketing tool to school districts  Generate interest in talking with you.  The purpose of a resume is NOT to get you a job… but to get you an INTERVIEW!!!!  NOT the whole story.

8. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Resume Tips  Invest the time and energy  Have it critiqued  Create something that represents you  Sell your skills!  Continuous process  Keep the audience in mind  Use formatting to make important information stand out

9. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Section Headings Required Heading Education Licensure Student Teaching Experience Related Teaching Experience Optional Objective/Summary Honor and Awards Additional Involvement Leadership/Activities Classroom Skills Other Work Experience Volunteer Experience

10. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Personal Information/Heading  Full Name should be displayed boldly and larger than the rest of the text  Include full address, phone number and email address  Should spell out all abbreviated words  Use a professional email address and have professional message on your phone

11. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Education  Include your degree, college major, expected graduation as well as the city and state of your college  Can include GPA, Honors and Awards, Study Abroad, and any relevant coursework in this section if you wish  Include any other post-high school experiences if you received a degree from that school

12. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Licensure  This comes after the Education Section because schools will want to see it  They will know you will not have it yet – just put when it is expected or that it is pending

13. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Student Teaching  Most relevant, so it comes next  Include grade level, school name, city, state and the dates

14. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Write Effective Skill Phrases  Skill phrases are action statements that describe your experiences.  Components of a skill phrase Bullet point Action verbs in the past-tense Specific skill that was learned or honed Results of your work, or how or why you did the work.  Avoid personal pronouns when writing skill phrases

15. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Skill Phrase Example Fair Created lesson plans Better Created original lesson plans surrounding the book “The Giver” Best Created constructivist lesson plans that utilized cooperative learning to discuss concepts in Lois Lowry’s book, “The Giver”

16. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Important Topics to Cover:  Implementing your own lesson plans  Working with different learning styles and diverse students  Collaborating with parents and managing student behavior  Curriculum development

17. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Related Teaching Experience  Same format as student teaching  Describe additional experience working with childrento teaching

18. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Classroom Skills  List any special skills you have that could add to your teaching and classroom experience  Examples: computer skills, languages, musical skills, art skills, and coaching

19. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Other Sections  You will want to add any other sections that highlight your well-rounded abilities and interests  Examples: Volunteer Experiences, Additional Involvement, and Other Work Experience

20. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Final Tips Do not use “I” or “my” statementsPROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD!!!!Write in the ACTIVE VOICEDo not put references on the resume

21. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Create a Professional Image  Be honest—no lying or exaggerations  Use easy to read fonts and layouts  Avoid too many graphics, fancy fonts, self-portraits  Be consistent  Look at it from an employer’s perspective, is it visually appealing and professional?  1 full page or 1.5-2 full pages  Print on white or neutral colored resume paper

23. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ What is a Cover Letter?  A marketing piece that highlights your most important qualifications AS THEY RELATE TO THAT SPECIFIC POSITION OR DISTRICT  Tool to get the employer to read your resume  Demonstrates your writing ability

24. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Cover Letter Tips  Tailor to each position; NO GENERIC LETTERS  Make them feel like you care about their district and the job  Really answer the question-why should I hire you?  Remember back to your English classes  Have it critiqued! Spelling/grammatical errors will get you in the “no” pile

25. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Basic Guidelines  Should always accompany a resume even when not requested  Needs to be well-written and in a professional tone  Do not start all of your sentences with “I”  Customize each letter with a job description of the organization you are applying for

26. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Heading  Can/should match heading on resume  Your address, date, employer address  Salutation

27. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Opening  Indicate the position you are applying for and how you came to learn about the position  State why you are interested in the position  Why this organization? Demonstrates genuine interest Catches their attention

28. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Middle Section  Highlight your experience as it relates to the position  Provide them with the key skills you have that are mentioned in the job description  Be specific about how your achievements and education have prepared you for the position

29. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Closing  Reiterate your interest in the position and thank them  Ask for an interview  State YOUR follow up

30. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Final Tips Sign your letter with “sincerely” and your signatureDo your research on the employerPROOFREAD!Use the same font and paper as your resume

32. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/  It’s all about making connections  Remember that it is win-win  Need to follow up and keep in touch!  Obtain 2-3 referrals from each contact  Send a thank-you note  Make networking a life-long activity Tips to Effective Networking

33. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Who’s in your Network?  Family & friends, friend of family  Student/Cooperating Teachers  Faculty/professors  Classmates  Employers/co-workers  Contacts from professional organizations, church, or social clubs  Contacts from career fairs

34. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Finding Jobs Online  Augpost Augpost  www.mnlandit.org www.mnlandit.org  http://www1.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost/ (Ed Post) http://www1.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost/  http://www.schoolspring.com/ http://www.schoolspring.com/  http://www.teachers-teachers.com/ http://www.teachers-teachers.com/  http://www.usreap.net/ http://www.usreap.net/  http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/ (WECAN, WI) http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/

35. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Quick Tips to Online Job Searching  Find school districts you are interested in  Bookmark them right to the HR page  Check 1 or 2 times per week for new openings OR  Set up job search agents  A lot of websites have these

37. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ District Applications  Devote the time to your application (hours…)  Start with districts you are most interested  Answer genuinely/Put thought into the questions that you answer  Do not put “See Resume” or simply repeat info in resume  Can send follow-up letter and resume later if position becomes available  Follow-up is key!  Utilize jargon throughout to ensure you get pulled in a keyword search (read the job description)  Save it all in a word doc and copy and paste in if you can  Check your spelling!

39. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Interviewing  Be prepared!  Behaviorally Based and Hypothetical Questions  Provide concrete, professional examples  Attend Interviewing Workshop  Practice with a Career Specialist

40. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Interview Stream

41. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Portfolio  Documented evidence of teaching skills and achievements  Hard copy works best in an interview Use as an aid Lesson plans, evaluations, resume, cover letter, activities, and awards

42. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Final Thoughts on Standing Out  Check and recheck materials  Complete applications entirely and on time  Highlight experiences that make you different  Avoid templates  Passion and energy in materials/interviews  Letters of reference/recommendation  Involvement in other activities  Tailor all materials to each position- RESEARCH

43. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Professional Image A small note…  Facebook  MySpace  Twitter  Youtube  Voicemail  Roommates  Networking

44. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ MN Education Job Fair Monday April 11, 2011 Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403

45. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ 2011 Ed Fair  Materials and website later in the year  http://www.mcusa.org/mnedfair/  Early registration earns price break! $15.00 early registration $30.00 at the door  89 Districts attended in 2010  On site interviews and district boothes

46. Strommen Career & Internship Center munsonk@augsburg.edumunsonk@augsburg.edu 612-330-1167 http://cswl.pbworks.com/ QUESTIONS?

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