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Using Email During Your Teaching Job Search As more school districts and recruiters turn to the Internet o search for prospective candidates for hire, it’s more important than ever for job seekers to be “e-mail aware” in their correspondence to those reviewing their teaching resume and cover letter. Teacher Job Search on the Internet The Internet has become a very popular medium for finding teaching jobs. However, there are so many websites and search engines, one can easily become overwhelmed or frustrated. Instead of blindly searching around the Internet, first narrow down what type of job you are looking for, or in what sector or for which school district. Some of the best resources to use are school district websites. Most school districts across the country have a website with a page specifically devoted to information about them and maybe employment opportunities. There may be internships, upcoming opportunities, or links to additional job search websites posted. Teacher Resumes for Career Changers Changing careers from the corporate world to teaching or administration can be one of the hardest things that a person does. You are going from what you know to something completely different, but switching careers can be extremely rewarding. Perhaps you have always wanted to be an educator, but continued on in business, receiving promotion after promotion, until you lost sight of your dream. But now you are ready to get back on track and follow through with your desired teaching career path. The first step is creating a teaching resume that highlights your education, relevant experience, and transferable skills. Your resume needs to look and sound like a teaching resume when it lands on someone’s desk or scanned by computer software. Many individuals from the business world enter a teaching position through the Alternate Route Program - they earn an Alternate Route Certification. Teacher Job Search 101: Match Your Skills to the Position You Want One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make when writing their own resumes is to create a broad collection of job responsibilities and accomplishments that don’t really match the positions for which they’re applying. This “one size fits all” approach is rarely effective, as it does nothing to convince a prospective school district employer that you’re the “right fit” for the position they are looking to fill. Remember, to include relevant skills and accomplishments, if you are a career changer, you need to find transferable skills from your business experience. Boosting Workplace Morale Whether you are an employee or an employer, you can be part of the solution for boosting morale in the workplace. Many employees seem to act as though they are in direct competition with one another. If you are vying for a raise or a promotion, then this may actually be the case. However, this does not mean that we cannot treat each other with respect and compassion. These two simple, yet powerful items go a long way for boosting morale. Administrative Job Resume Administrative positions are found in many different types of companies. Administrative jobs consist of all types of work that is done to help run a company. It includes jobs such as: filing, receptionist, clerical, data entry, billing and collections, accounting, and office manager. Some administrative jobs require only a high school education while others, such as an accountant assistant, require specific courses or degrees. The administrative role has changed over the past ten years. More companies have fewer employees, which mean many functions are included in each administrative position. The Importance of Including Accomplishments in your Resume Let’s toss around some well-worn clichés for a moment to describe why accomplishments are vital to your résumé. Accomplishments are the heart and soul of your résumé. Accomplishments are the proof in the pudding. Without accomplishments, the value you offer to a prospective employer is as easy to find as a needle in a haystack.