Landing a J-O-B
Finding Openings
 District websites
• Found under a variety of names and places (“job
openings”, “employment opportunities”, human
resources, etc)
• Visit different websites
 State-wide websites
• http://www.ctreap.net/
• http://www.cea.org/jobs/
• http://www.careerbuilder.com/
 Newspaper
 Word of mouth/connections
Applying
 Follow job posting directions
• Typically involves submitting a resume and cover
letter.
• May also ask for transcripts, recommendations,
copy of teaching license (pending), clearances
(child abuse, criminal background check)
• If application asks for official transcripts, do so. Do not
give them a reason to disqualify your application
Resume
Assignment: Prepare and submit a
resume and cover letter
• Due 9/18
• Must conform to CCSU resume and
cover letter packet
• Must have each of the 8 designated
sections except military experience
• Dr. Cummiskey’s resume
Cover letter
Assignment: prepare and submit a
cover letter
• Sample from Dr. Cummiskey
Resume - formats
Resume - formats
Resumes
What does a school district do with
resumes mailed to human
resources/personnel office?
• What about electronic resumes?
Guidelines for
Interviews
What does an interview consist
of?
Interviewing candidate, as well as
selling organization
Interviewee should do 75% of the
talking
Guidelines for
Interviews
How does the interview begin?
Questions to relax and accentuate
qualifications
Build Confidence
Guidelines for
Interviews
How is the middle portion of the
interview?
Questions regarding tasks in job
description
Guidelines for
Interviews
How does the interview end?
Interviewee has opportunity to ask
questions
Guidelines for
Interviews
Types of Questions:
Open-ended
• How, Why, Describe, Tell me,
In what way?
Guidelines for
Interviews
Now that I know what
the interview entails,
How and What do I
prepare?
Pre-Interview
Know the Groundrules
Anti-discrimination legislation
Questions interviewers are NOT
legally allowed to ask
• Age, sexual orientation, marital status
• What if asked??
Pre-Interview
 Understanding of Job Description
• Review “interview strategies and guidelines” file
 Review Qualifications & Responsibilities
 Review your materials
 To bring:
• Professional case or binder
• Have a list of questions to ask them
• Print materials such as an exemplary materials or
portfolio (optional)
Pre-Interview:
Anticipating Questions
 Curriculum, assessment, grading,
instructional strategies, technology,
classroom management, communication
with parents/community, communication
with colleagues
• Provided by Rosemarie Bonner
 Prepare answers to commonly asked
questions
• Dr. Cummiskey example
Pre-Interview
 Not a bad idea to get practice
interviewing for positions you may not
accept.
 Maybe even tape yourself and play it
back
• Watch body language, fillers, odd habits
Pre-Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S
1ucmfPOBV8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q
R-IhZJOq3U&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y
PXE4RqdqqM
Interview
Professional dress and appearance
First moments and last impressions
of the interview
Answering questions, asking Q’s
• NASPE principal questions
• Sample interview q’s 1, 2, 3
Additional thoughts . . .
Components that you
will be judged on . . .
 Knowledge of specific job-related tasks
 Experience
 Ability to communicate, poise
 Interest in position and organization
 Overall motivation to succeed
 Insight
 Personality in relationship to position
applied for
*Provided by Rosemarie Bonner
Selecting the Candidate
following an Interview …
Seek opinions from committee, as
well as others involved
Examine strengths and
weaknesses or rank candidates
Is this candidate a good “FIT”
• Will they respond to the challenges of
the program?
• How will they contribute to the team?
Selecting the Candidate
following an Interview …
During the interview, the
interviewers will likely record
comments and possibly rate you
on a numeric scale.
• You will do this during the mock interviews
Let’s Set Up
Mock Interviews . . .
Be Aware of . . .
Opening and Closing of Interview
Posture and Body Language
Arms crossed
Eye contact
Politically correct terms
Confidence shown in speech
Questions by the interviewers
Be Aware of . . .
Ummm
Ahhh
Yeah
Like
Sort of
Kinda