Student EducatorsCareer Overview Series

Resumes, Job Searching, & Interviewing Resources

Shelley AuerCareer Specialist

Academic & Career Advising Center - University College3rd floor, Albertson Hall

(715)346-3226sauer@uwsp.edu

Today’s information is presented by yourAcademic & Career Advising Center

Career Specialist team

Take-Aways for Today

1. Overview of Resumes2. Factors to consider when searching for a position3. Job Search Resources & WECAN Overview4. Interviewing: Things to keep in mind & FAQs

RESUMES: Clean, Condensed, ConsistentUseful Info / Keep in Mind• Resume: 1-2 pages in length• Importance of Visual alignment (margins, consistency of sections, info left / dates right) • Bullet point phrases should begin with ACTION VERBS• Get feedback to make for a better document

Use Key Words/ Phrases relevant to Teaching. Examples Include:Team teaching Thematic units Methodologies AssessmentTechnology Integration Differentiated instruction Tutoring Common Core

Qualify & Quantify Your Experiences: Demonstrate depth within your experiences

Ex. A Helped with creating thematic writing groups

Ex. B Co-created thematic, interdisciplinary writing workshops (Literature during Historical Conflict; Art of Word; Poverty & Literacy) for 75 students, ages 14-18

Job Posting, Submitted Materials, & Notes on School: • Save these along with resume/cover letter• Reference these materials in prep for interview

Job Search Factors

Location• Where do you want to work? (City/State/Country)• Do you know your reasons for why you want (or need) to

work in that location(s)?

Wage & Standard of Living• What do you absolutely need to pay the bills? • Resource: Living Wage Calculator

Career/Job Fulfillment Factors• What are your work environment preferences?

• Public / Private• Urban / Rural• Teaching Style-Methodology (ex. Expeditionary)

• What education-related things do you find fulfilling? • Extracurriculars & Clubs (ex. Student Council, Chess,

Drama, Forensics/Debate)• District Events / Outreach

• What have you enjoyed doing within your lives? • Involvement / Hobbies• Volunteering

More Information & Resources Available at: www.uwsp.edu/acac

Job Search Resources

Job posting databasesWisconsin: WECAN

State of Wisconsin

Illinois: Illinois Education Job Bank

Minnesota: St Cloud State

National: K12 Job SpotHandshake

International: My TEFL

Professional Organizations

District / Employer websites

Other Career Path options: Educational Software CompaniesGraduate Program / Certifications-LicensureRehabilitative Centers / ProgramsLiteracy Councils / Organizations

Activity: Job SearchPart A

What are your work-place values?

What do you need from your work or work environment?

Part B

Geographic Location – Where do you want to live/work?

Part C

Districts / Organizations of interest?

Part D

Job Positions / Titles of interest?

Part E

Who do you know that works in the same position/field? Does this person (or people) know you want to pursue this career?

Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)

Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)

WECANsection

highlights

Personal StatementGeneral overview of educational skills, interests, educational philosophy/goals. NOT meant to be tailored to specific position or employer

Training / Experience in Specific Educational AreaSuch as formal coursework, areas within teaching (ELA), in-service trainings/workshops

ActivitiesList your College Extracurricular activities and/or co-curricular activities you might be willing to advise, coach, or mentor

InterviewingThings to Keep

in Mind

Types of InterviewsTelephone Behavioral-basedVirtual One-on-oneIn-person Panel / Committee

Body LanguagePosture Eye Contact HandshakeHands/Arms Fidgeting

Confidence / PersonalityOwning & Being Able to Speak to:

• What you know• Your potential• Where you want to be

What to Bring / Prepare:ResumeExample Situations (from your experiences)Something to make note of Names & NotesQuestions for Employer / Interviewing Panel

Virtual or Telephone Interviews - Verify:Microphone/camera, platform meeting link, internet connectionLighting and background (no visual or audio distractions)

Resources

If you have questions or would like assistance, contact

your UWSP Career Team

Check out the Career Resources Available to You

Interested in scheduling an Appointment?

Call (715)346-3226 Email acac@uwsp.edu