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PrettyPeonies
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Could really use some advice....
I am applying for my 1st teaching job in my hometown school district. This is my DREAM JOB in my dream district. This district is known for hiring alumni. I don't want my resume to get lost in the pile so I plan on sending letters to the Principle (who was my Principle and I had a good relationship with), Superintendent, Head of HR & Head of the specific dept I am applying for. Aside from that, do you have any other advice how I can make sure I stand out? I was thinking about walking into the school and handing in my resume but wasn't sure if that would be considered a "bad" thing.
TIA
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Posted 1/5/12 12:41 PM  |
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LMaccone16
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Re: Could really use some advice....
Hey
Just wanted to share something...when I got hired for my current position (special ed teacher), I wanted to stand out as well. This may sound rediculous, but I found out the school's colors, and got a paper clip in those colors to put together my resume. I know, crazy, but the principal actually told me that he picked my resume out because of the paper clip!
Good luck-dont get too crazy-maybe hand delivering the resume would help too like u said..
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| Posted 1/5/12 12:57 PM |
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SummerMom
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Re: Could really use some advice....
First, make sure you spell it "principal." I was on the hiring committee for an opening in my department and we immediately put resumes/cover letters with misspellings into the "no" pile. When you get 500 resumes for one spot, you have to narrow them down somehow. And my subject area is considered a harder-to-staff area. Positions in elementary, social studies, and English get close to 1000 resumes. You need to avoid that "no" pile first - make sure your resume is clear and concise and any periods without work are clearly explained in the cover letter.
Once you get put in the "maybe" pile, you'll need to have highlighted what makes you different and what makes it look like you're ready and willing to spend loads of time doing non-classroom work - experience with clubs, committees, grant-writing, etc. Also, since you live in the district and are an alumna, do you know anyone who teaches there? Even if it's a random math teacher in the middle school, play it up and say that you know from so-and-so what a good district it is to work in, what great programs they have, etc. Any little bit helps.
Good luck!
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| Posted 1/5/12 12:57 PM |
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PrettyPeonies
GAW my baby boy <3
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Re: Could really use some advice....
Posted by DavaDay
First, make sure you spell it "principal."
 OMG how embarrassing! Thanks so much to the both of you, for the support. I will def take all your advice.
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| Posted 1/5/12 1:12 PM |
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Ellynrose
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Re: Could really use some advice....
I was going to comment on the principal thing too. Please make sure you proof read your cover letter and make sure EVERYTHING is correct on your resume.
If you had a good relationship with your principal, I might actually email him/her to express your interest.
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| Posted 1/5/12 8:39 PM |
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twicethefun
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Re: Could really use some advice....
Walk it in.
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| Posted 1/5/12 10:51 PM |
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