Showing posts with label job seach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job seach. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Eeking out a living...

Substitute teaching has been meager this year, at best.  I haven't been able to get many jobs and certainly not the ones that I am most excited about. 

I have had 5 job interviews recently.  Two for new subbing opportunities in the largest school district in our area and one for the Head Start program.  One was for a teaching job to cover the rest of the year and I already know I didn't get that one.  The last two are for directors at child care centers.  I have gone up for many of these types of jobs, but I keep getting the same line.  "We really liked you, but we feel that you would quit on us the minute a better job came along."  It's been almost three years, so....  It's not like I plan to stop pursuing teaching, but I have 15 years of experience in this area and I can do a fantastic job in a child care situation. 

It's frustrating, one job says I have too much education and experience and the next job says I don't have enough experience.  I'm caught in the middle and it's driving me a bit crazy!  Oh, and broke too!  Don't forget about that!  I took out a loan to pay my bills.  I haven't paid a penny on my student loans yet and things aren't looking too good.

Just in case you wanted a downer today.  You're welcome!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Looking For Teaching Jobs

I have been looking for a job.  Like last summer, I am applying like a mad woman, and pretty much hoping for the best!

I have been searching all over the internet to find the best information I can about improving my resume, interview questions, writing and good cover letter and anything else I can think of that might help.

Warning, many of these sites want to sell you something, but you can still glean some great info from them without paying for their services.

http://resumes-for-teachers.com/blog/?side

Finding a Teaching Job: Advice for New Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVision.com

Teacher Resume Tips | Monster

Advice for NQTs looking for their first job - TES New Teachers

Education World: NEW TEACHERS

How to Find Your Dream Teaching Job | Edutopia

Keep in mind that some of these articles were written before this crazy financial crisis put so many teachers out of work.  But there are still lots of great ideas and a wealth of helpful information.