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Career ServicesCareer ServicesCampus Life Building 220
ServicesServices
• Job Search Assistance• Résumé Development & Review• Practice Interviews• Career Exploration & Transition Counseling• Job Fairs• Self-Managed Credentials Assistance
Services available to students & alumni
Job Search ProcessJob Search Process
Finding a job requires: Time – average of 3 – 12 month (maybe) Support Organization – tracking / write things down
www.jibberjobber.com Research Perseverance - Attitude
How do You find a Job?How do You find a Job?
• NetworkingWhat is the purpose of networking?
Make contactsExplore another career pathObtain informationRelate with peersKeep current in your professionLearn about a new field or industryJob searchMarket yourself or your services
Who is in your network?Who is in your network?
• Networking
How do you find a job?How do you find a job?• Networking
• Internet Regional Office of Education (ROE) Victor eRecruiting NIU Major WebLinks TopSchool Jobs.com K12 Jobs.com School Spring.com Teachers-Teachers.com AAEE American Association for
Employment in Education
How do you find a job?How do you find a job?• Networking• Internet
Regional Office of Education (ROE) Victor eRecruiting NIU Major weblinks TopSchool Jobs.com K12 Jobs.com School Spring.com Teachers-Teachers.com AAAEE
• Job FairsMid-America Educator Job FairFebruary 28, 2011 0900 – 2:00 @ Convo Center
Application TipsApplication Tips
• Start Early• Follow Directions
Supply Proper Documents in Correct Format
• Answer the Questions• Follow Up• Submit completed app within 25 days• NO Errors!!!!!!!
Application DocumentsApplication Documents
• On-Line Apps may require the following additional documentation: Letters of Reference / Recommendations (3)
o Student Teaching EvaluationsTranscriptsRésuméCover Letter / Letter of Application
Self-Managed CredentialsSelf-Managed Credentials
• Candidate provides information to employer Student Teacher Evaluation / Letters of ReferenceTranscripts
• Step-by-Step Guide & FAQs• Student teacher evaluations uploaded in
Other Documents folder of Documents tab in VIC account
• Assistance: [email protected]
Résumés: One Part of the ProcessRésumés: One Part of the Process
What is the purpose of a résumé? It will not get you a job – gets you the interview Résumés and cover letters are marketing tools Opportunity to communicate skills, knowledge
and abilities Employers spend 15 – 30 seconds reviewing a
résumé Serves as a basis for an interview
“Your résumé is a written communication that clearly demonstrates your ability to produce results in an are of concern to a potential employer in a way that motivates that employer to meet you.”
Tom Jackson
Résumé gets you the interview NOT the job!
Résumé OverviewRésumé Overview• Clean Format & Easy to Scan– 10-12 pt. font / margins 1 to .5 inches– Use bullets, capitals, bolding and indenting carefully
andconsistently
• Clear Headings – Consistent Verb Tense• Focus on Accomplishments – CAR
ChallengeActionResultUse Action Verbs
• Write to an outsider – Tell Your Story
Action Verbs• Administered• Assessed • Chaired• Collaborated• Delegated• Designed• Diagnosed • Directed• Enforced• Established• Expedited• Executed
• Generated• Increased • Instituted• Instructed• Managed • Produced• Resolved • Surpassed• Supervised• Taught• Translated• Transformed
Résumé OverviewRésumé Overview• Clean Format & Easy to Scan
– 10-12 pt. font / margins 1 to .5 inches– Use bullets, capitals, bolding & indenting carefully /consistently
• Clear Headings – Consistent Verb Tense• Focus on Accomplishments – CAR
Challenge Action Result Use Action Verbs
• Write to an outsider – Tell Your Story• NO ERRORS!!! (spelling, grammar, punctuation)• NO Template – NO Hyperlink• 1 page preferred;2 pages max• Spell DeKalb correctly
Résumé SectionsRésumé Sections
• Header / Identifying InformationName – Address – Phone Number – Email Address (Professional)
• ObjectiveShort & Concise – A position….
• Education & SkillsDegree & Grad Date – College – City & State – Certification & Endorsements – Technology – Language - Health
ExampleExampleROBERT J. MARLEY
123 Adams StreetHometown, IL 98765
OBJECTIVEA position teaching art at any level; willing to coach soccer
EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Education, May 20XXNorthern Illinois University, DeKalb, ILMajor: Art Education Certification: IL Type 10
Associate in Illustration, June 20XX American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
SkillsTechnology: MS Office Suite, MS Publisher, Adobe, PhotoShop, Corel DrawLanguage: Fluent in Spanish
Résumé Sections Con’tRésumé Sections Con’t Header / Identifying Information
Name – Address – Phone Number – Email Address (Professional) Objective Education & Skills
Degree & Grad Date – College – City & State – Certification & EndorsementsTechnology – Language - Health
Teaching ExperienceStudent Teacher & Clinical Experiences
Teaching ExampleTeaching ExampleTEACHING EXPERIENCEStudent Teacher, Batavia High School, IL, Oct – Dec 20XX• Designed a painting, ceramics, and printmaking unit for two block-scheduled Art
Fundamentals courses• Guided advanced students in matting artwork and shooting slides to develop a college portfolio • Assessed student success through the creation of individualized production rubrics
and short essay/self reflection tests • Judged an Advanced Drawing and Painting student art show held at a local
business
Clinical Experience, Northern Illinois University Saturday School Program, DeKalb, IL Fall 20XX • Collaboratively designed a five week restaurant-themed art curriculum for children
ages 6-7 where students created menus, food items, aprons, chef hats, and a billboard advertisement
• Organized, installed and hosted the 20XX NIU Saturday School Art Show
Résumé Sections Con’tRésumé Sections Con’t Header / Identifying Information
Name – Address – Phone Number – Email Address (Professional) Objective Education & Skills
Degree & Grad Date – College – City & State – Certification & EndorsementsTechnology – Language - Health
Teaching ExperienceStudent Teacher & Clinical Experiences
Related Experience (anything working with kids)Coaching – Tutor – Camp Counselor – Day Care
Related Experience ExampleRelated Experience ExampleDrawing Teacher, Darien Park District, Darien, IL, 20XX –
Present Drawing and Cartooning Teacher, Lemont, IL, 20XX – 20XX • Taught drawing classes to children, ages 6 – 11, stressing
elements and principles of art• Incorporated students’ favorite cartoon characters into
multiple panel comic strips using facial expressions, sound effects, dialogue bubbles and movement
• Supplied and demonstrated materials, such as colored pencils, pastels, pen and ink and scratchboard
• Mounted and displayed class work in park district hallways• Allowed students to choose media and subjects for artwork
Résumé Sections Con’tRésumé Sections Con’t Header / Identifying Information
Name – Address – Phone Number – Email Address (Professional) Objective Education & Skills
Degree & Grad Date – College – City & State – Certification & EndorsementsTechnology – Language - Health
Teaching ExperienceStudent Teacher & Clinical Experiences
Related Experience (anything working with kids)Coaching – Tutor – Camp Counselor – Day Care
Work Experience
Activities & Honors
Activities & Honors ExampleActivities & Honors ExampleACTIVITIES & AWARDS Professional National Art Education AssociationNational Education AssociationIllinois Education Association
College Produced Art and the Construction of Identity curriculum - selected to represent the art education pre-service program capstone project to the Vice Provost’s office, Spring 20XX
Golden Key International Honour SocietyPeggy Bond Art Education Scholarship, 200XXMinority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship, 20XX – 20XXNIU Faculty Fund Academic Finalist Scholarship, 20XX – 20XX Ronald McDonald’s National Hispanic Scholar, 20XX
Division I Basketball Player, Northern Illinois University, 20XX – 20XX • Team Captain, 20XX – 20XX season Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Spring Build, 20XX
Reference Contact ListReference Contact List
• On a separate page w/ heading• Standard is 3 references• Include name, title, school or company
address, phone number & email address• Talk to the person FIRST
Reference ExampleReference ExampleCHRIS A. SMITH III [email protected] Elm Street Hometown, IL 601234 123-456-7890
ReferencesJames T. Kirk, PrincipalEnterprise Middle School678 Milky WayJupiter, IL 60123878-909-2134 JTKirk@enterprise. K12.il.us
Bob Marley, Clinical SupervisorNorthern Illinois UniversityDeKalb, IL 60115815- 866-8765 [email protected]
Sally Ride, Cooperative TeacherSouthside High School123 River StreetAnytown, IL 60010707-678-0987 [email protected]
Cover Letter or Letter of ApplicationCover Letter or Letter of ApplicationGet the reader’s attention / Tailored to each job
• 1st paragraph identify:What position you are applying forHow you found out about the vacancyWhy you have an interest in the position
• 2nd paragraph answer the question -“How do you meet the districts need / requirements”
• 3rd / last paragraphAsk for the interview Say thank-you
SpellboundSpellbound
I have a spelling checkerIt came with my PC.It plainly marks four my revueMistakes I cannot sea.I’ve run this poem threw it,I’m sure your please too no,It’s letter perfect in it’s weigh,My checker tolled me sew.
Document Preparation ResourcesDocument Preparation Resources
• Check out Career Services website for:Sample Education RésumésRésumé Check SheetSample Cover LettersEducation Employment GuideSelf-Managed Credentials Guide
Questions????Questions????
• Job Search• Self-Managed Credentials• Applications• Résumé• Cover Letters• References
On to interview preparation
Interview PreparationInterview Preparation
• Voice Mail & Cell Phone (First Impression)
• Dress Professionally Don’t distract from your message…that you are a qualified
candidate Good quality & well fitting suit – check pants/skirt hem length Avoid the 3B’s & 2B’s Neat & clean appearance
Improper Interview AttireImproper Interview Attire
Proper Interview AttireProper Interview Attire
Improper Interview AttireImproper Interview Attire
Proper Interview AttireProper Interview Attire
Interview Preparation Con’tInterview Preparation Con’t
• Voice Mail & Cell Phone (First Impression)
• Dress Professionally• Practice, Practice, Practice interviewing• Research the District / School
district website & report card
• Develop Questions What do you want to know about the district / school?Write your questions down
Interview Preparation Con’tInterview Preparation Con’t
• Voice Mail & Cell Phone (First Impression)
• Dress Professionally• Practice, Practice, Practice interviewing• Research the District / School
District website & report card
• Develop Questions What do you want to know about the district / school?
• Relax & Smile• Follow Up – Thank You
Job FairsJob Fairs• Networking & Interviewing Event
• Dress Professionally
• Research, Research, Research http://www.niu.edu/CareerServices/jobfairs/educatorfair.shtml
NIU Educator Job FairMonday, February 28, 2011, 9:00 – 2:00 @ Convo Center
Job FairsJob Fairs• Networking & Interviewing Event
• Dress Professionally
• Research, Research, Research http://www.niu.edu/CareerServices/jobfairs/educatorfair.shtml
• Prepare, Prepare, Prepare-30 second sound byte
NIU Educator Job FairMonday, February 28, 2011 9:00 – 2:00 @ Convo Center
• Career Fair success is all about self-promotion and making yourself unique.
• A well-prepared 30 second sound byte can be your foot in the door.
• Communicates professionalism, confidence, determination…
• Composing Your Sound Byte:
GreetingEducational BackgroundDescription of InterestsStrengths & AccomplishmentsSummary of Qualifications
Putting It Together – Putting It Together – Your 30 Second Sound ByteYour 30 Second Sound Byte
Job FairsJob Fairs• Networking & Interviewing Event
• Dress Professionally
• Research, Research, Research http://www.niu.edu/CareerServices/jobfairs/educatorfair.shtml
• Prepare, Prepare, Prepare-30 second sound byte
Patience
Follow UpNIU Educator Job Fair
Monday, February 28, 2011, 9:00 – 2:00 @ Convo Center
Warning
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Anything posted on the internet has the potential to be viewed by everyone
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NetworkingApplications
ROE
ISBE
Résumé
References
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Cover
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Email Address
Voice Mail
University Supervisor
Professional Dress??
Research
Job Fair
Questions
90 Second Intro
Thank You
Student Teaching Evals
Preparation
Spell Checker
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Recruiting
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Follow Up
Thesaurus
Tracking
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