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Create a list of potential districts/schools. Do some research on each district: determine the most appropriate individual to speak with and learn about the school's vision, strategic plans and future goals. Then, create a list of questions based on this research. Your questions should show your understanding of each district, including the scope of its student body, programs, facility members, etc. They should be specific and should relate to the type of position you are interested in and their available jobs. (To organize, update, and keep track of this information can be extremely cumbersome, so use a great system.) Once you have made successful contact with someone within an district, follow through with a simple thank you letter indicating that you are grateful for the opportunity to speak with the individual and that you are particularly interested in working for their district. After sending off your letter, wait a few weeks and follow-up with a telephone call, restating your interest in the district. If you are not looking for a job at the moment, it is still important that you maintain your network list, adding to it when you can. You may ask, "Why do I need a networking list when I'm not looking for a new career?" The answer is that networking puts you in a winning position and keeps you "on the inside" with individuals who can make things happen. Maintaining contact with your developed network will allow you to take advantage of any future opportunities that may arise. Good networking is vital to your job seeking success; always maintain good relationships with your contacts and keep in touch with the new people you meet on your journey. Tips for Great Networking:
An extra tip for your job search: After you send out your applications you will hopefully get calls for job interviews. Many districts will do an initial telephone interview, now it is important to be prepared. If you have sent out many applications and someone calls to discuss it further, I would suggest taking their name, district or school, phone number, and a good time you can call rather than trying to take the call at that moment. This will allow you to get your thoughts together, do some research on the district/school, etc. You can always, politely ask if you can call them back within the next hour. This will ensure you are prepared for the telephone interview.
Candace: "Your writing is absolutely fantastic! I was in total awe as I read through the "Thank you" letter; then on to the Resume. I sat in total silence for 30 minutes looking at this document (my mouth nearly hit the floor). I read it over and over----it was totally amazing! My favorite is the "Philosophy of Education" statement. I never dreamed that my personal philosophy could sound so good on paper and it's all due to you. I shared my Resume with a colleague and he will certainly be one of your next clients. I have received so many compliments it's unbelievable! Thank you, Candace, for one of the best job search services on the internet! I'll let you know how many offers I receive!" Thank you (X 10,000),
N. H. "The documents are everything I wanted... you have exceeded my expectations, and for that I thank you. I am so very impressed, and so was my mentor. I will pass your name on to many of my colleagues and friends. "
T. G. "Wonderful service Candace. I loved the coaching you provided me with. I felt so confident walking into the interview room and the interviewer commented how great I did." Thanks to you.
Y. P. "AWESOME, the resume and letters are fabulous. I can't thank you enough; they really do reflect me and my personality. "
T. P. "Candace, I did get an interview for the job I wanted, thanks to the resume and letter your team prepared. Now I need help with interview preparation."
L. M.
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