Cover Letters

Resumes

Essentials

Cover Letters

Online Applications

Introduction to the Presentation

Cover Letters

Resumes

Six Tips for Success

Frequently Asked Questions

Six Common Mistakes

Keys to Success

Making Contact

Tips and Closure

Introduction

Appearance during Interview

Posture during Interview

Knowledge during Interview

Personal Information during Interview

Professional Behavior during Interview

Follow-up after Interview

Portfolio

Interviews

Mock Interviews

Introduction

Job Market

Recruitment

Vacancies

Placement Offices

Contacts

Searching

Cold Calling

Headhunters

Cover Letters

Transcripts

Applications

Resumes (part 1)

Resumes (part 2)

Interviews

Background

Career Success

Skills

Trends

Opportunities

Considerations

Recruiter Interviews at Placement Day 2003

Recruiters were asked questions such as the following:

1. What attracts your district to pre-service teachers and graduates from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
   
2. What does your district have to offer to attract pre-service teachers and graduates from UIUC?
   
3. Why are you here today recruiting teachers, given that some school districts are experiencing budget decreases?
   
4. What advice can you provide to pre-service teachers attending the Placement Day?

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (North Carolina)

Villa Park/Lombard District 45 (Illinois)

Silver Valley School District (California)

Omaha Public Schools (Nebraska)

Santa Fe Public Schools (New Mexico)

Hamilton County Schools (Tennessee)

Gary Community School Corporation (Indiana)

East St. Louis School District #189 (Illinois)

YES College Preparatory School (Texas)

Lower Kuskokwim (Alaska)

Pre-service Teacher Discussions

Pre-service teachers were asked the following questions:

1. How do you feel learning new technologies will increase your marketability when conducting a job search?
   
2. What are some ways to use technology to improve your employability?
   
3. What have you learned at UIUC that would compel an employer to seriously consider you for a teaching position in their school district?
   
4. What expectations do you have for career services to facilitate your employment search?
   
5. If potential employers asked you to highlight only ONE notable skill that you have to offer, what would it be?

Tenaya Bonnell
[video interview] [electronic portfolio]

LaSonya Harris
[video interview] [electronic portfolio]

Valerie Olson
[video interview] [electronic portfolio]

Chezare Warren
[video interview] [electronic portfolio]

Example 2: A pre-service teacher interviewing with Hinsdale South

Example 3: A pre-service teacher interviewing with Lyons Township