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Wednesday, October 7, 2009



One Page Vs. Two Page Resumes

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The desired length of a resume can vary depending on the profession, school district, country, etc. When crafting your resume, you want to make certain that you meet the potential employer's guidelines or preferences. Some hiring organizations will post a maximum page limit on their job advertisement. If this is the case you must make certain that you follow the instructions – this also goes for ...

Resumes for Career Changers

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Changing careers can be one of the hardest things that a person does. You are going from what you know to something completely different. However, switching careers can be extremely rewarding as well. 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 ...

Submitting Your Resume Online

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Nowadays many companies and school districts require that you submit your resume package online. If they are asking that you send a simple email, then all you need to do is attach the requested documents and send a polite and concise email to the hiring organization explaining the position you are applying for and which documents you have enclosed. Before you send that email though, make sure ...

Selling Your Top Teaching Skills in Under 15 Seconds

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With the economy the way it currently is, school districts are receiving resumes from an ever-increasing amount of applicants. Employers are able to be far choosier more now than ever. That is why it is crucial that you make your resume stand out above the rest. It is said that potential employers take approximately 10-15 seconds to scan a resume. You must ensure that you grab their attention and ...

Incorporating Testimonials and Quotes in Your Resume and/or Cover Letter

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When an employer writes an annual review, develops a letter of recommendation for you, or even sends a nice compliment on your work, make sure you file it away for future use. These documents can be powerful tools to help you stand out amongst other candidates applying for the job. From them you are able to extract quotes or testimonials that can be incorporated in your resume and cover letter. ...

How to Write an Autobiography

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Sometimes when applying for educational positions at certain levels or in specific districts, you may be required to submit an autobiography. This is a document that allows you to recount events in your life that have shaped who you are and impacted your desire to teach. An autobiography is basically a concise summary of a person's life. To write a successful document, you do not need to start ...

Creating a Meaningful Teacher Resume

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All teachers perform the same basic duties: developing lessons, teaching students, administering and grading tests, updating report cards, disciplining students, etc. However, what will make you stand out from the average teacher is the way you portray job responsibilities on a resume. You need to convey that you do not simply teach students, but also enlighten them and encourage them to be ...

General Cover Letters Vs. Specific Cover Letters

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When job-hunting it is quite common that a job seeker will apply to more than one company and position. However, sometimes a person is looking to transition into one specific career or desired organization. If you are looking to send out your resume more than once, it may be a good idea to develop a more general cover letter. Ultimately it saves time and allows you to perform only minor tweaking. ...

Switching Careers at the Executive Level

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It may seem like a bit of an impossible task switch careers once you've reached the executive level, but it happens more than you think – and it is contemplated even more than that. In fact, according to Execunet's 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 94 percent of the senior-level executives surveyed would consider switching industries. If you're a part of this statistic, and are ...