The Teacher's Guide to Successful Job Transfers and Promotions

Name: The Teacher's Guide to Successful Job Transfers and Promotions
Brand: CORWIN PRESS INC.
SKU: 9781412914543
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By Joanne C. Wachter Ghio

Imprint CORWIN PRESS INC.

Release Date 07/04/2005

Format HARDBACK

Pages 128

Are you a talented teacher in the classroom but a little rusty when it comes to looking for your next teaching job? This handbook by the best-selling author of Time-Saving Tips for Teachers will give you the advantage you need to succeed! Joanne Wachter's years of hiring experience as a public school system supervisor have taught her that good teachers are often reluctant to "toot their own horns," or just may not know how to impress interviewers. Given the intense competition, today's teachers need to know how to put their best foot forward to get that deserved transfer or promotion. This detailed how-to manual will walk you through every step in the job change process, including: Setting goals, including a quiz to find out what you really want in a job, from educational philosophy to commuting time Working the process, with a list of the topics that matter to the administrators making the hiring decisions Filling out an A+ application, getting reference letters, and writing cover letters Strengthening resumes and portfolios, with advice on what and what NOT to include Making personal contacts and rehearsing for that dazzling interview Let the ideas and strategies in The Teacher's Guide to Successful Job Transfers and Promotions be the career guide that helps you get the job you've always wanted!

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Your Dream Job and Where to Find It Job Setting Quiz Reflecting on Your Quiz Responses Where to Look Final Thoughts 2. Working the Process Issues That Matter to Administrators Above and Beyond Final Thoughts 3. An A+ Application Filling Out the Application Form College Transcripts Letters of Reference Cover Letter Final Thoughts 4. A Resume to Remember Resume Format Contents to Include Attracting Attention Final Thoughts 5. Power Portfolio What to Include What to Leave Out A Package to Impress Final Thoughts 6. Getting the Interview Making Personal Contact When Personal Contact Is Impossible Staying in Touch Scheduling the Interview Final Thoughts 7. Doing Your Homework Materials to Study Talking With People Preparing for Interview Questions Rehearsing for Your Interview Location, Location Final Thoughts 8. What to Wear, What to Wear? Outfit Impact Carrying Case Final Thoughts 9. Get Set for Outstanding Interview Performance Relax Your Body Relax Your Mind The Evening Before The Day of the Interview Final Thoughts 10. A Successful Interview Off and Running Rules of the Game Answering Questions Tone Body Language Use of Your Portfolio Ending the Interview Final Thoughts 11. Now What? Follow-Up Contact Letting Go When You Get the Job Final Thoughts and Best Wishes Index

Joanne C. Wachter is a writer and consultant with expertise in education. Her teaching experience includes elementary school and middle school stints as a classroom teacher and language arts supervisor.

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