Want to know what school districts are saying about networking? Hear from a panel of school district recruiters who will help you navigate the sometimes intimidating correspondence between you and your schools of interest. From how to follow up with a principal to how to stand out in a career fair, come participate in this very informative discussion!

1. Making the Grade in YOUR Job
Search:
A Teacher’s Guide to Career Success
School District Correspondence:
How to Make the Most of YOUR Networking Opportunities
Presented by: Bethany Bagley
College of Education Career Consultant

2. Types of Correspondence
 Cover letters/Letters of Applications

3. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
 A cover letter should:
 Market your skills, abilities, and experiences
 Accompany your resume and provide more detail
 Relate to the job to which you are applying
 When do I use it?
 Job posting requirement
 Networking/Conveying interest
 When do I NOT use it?
 Career Fairs

4. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
 When do I use it?
 When applying for a school district
Attach your cover
letter in PDF format.

5. How to Format a Cover Letter
Heading:
 Always address someone specifically;
never To whom it may concern:
 Address the principal/superintendent/human
resources director
Paragraph 1: Brief Introduction
 Degree/Certification
 Summary of Qualifications
 Connection to school/district
Paragraph 2: Qualifications backed up by experience
 3-5 UNIQUE skills/attributes
 More than your resume
 Connection to school/district
Paragraph 3: Bringing it all together
 Restate interest
 Contact information
 Connection to school/district

6. What NOT to do:
October 16, 2012
Gwinnett County School District
Department of Human Resources
Duluth, GA 30096
To whom it may concern:
I am applying for the Elementary Teacher position. I have the knowledge and skills
you are looking for to fill this position. My career has included opportunities to
plan, develop and implement various teaching strategies for diverse students. I
have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Please call me to schedule a
follow up interview.
Sincerely,
Joe Bulldog

7. Types of Correspondence
 Cover letters/Letters of Applications
 Principal Introductory Email

8. How to Format Principal Correspondence
Should be
brief, contain your
BEST qualities, and
include contact
information.

9. Types of Correspondence
 Cover letters/Letters of Applications
 Principal Introductory Email
 Thank You Notes

10. How to Format Thank You Notes
 Send within 24-48 hours
 If handwritten, make
sure it is legible.
 Remind the
administrator of the
interaction/
conversation.

11. QUESTIONS?

12. Meet an ALUM!
 Tell us about your job search journey.

13. Come visit me at the Career Center!
To make an appointment
call 706-542-3375
OR
Visit Satellite Hours in
Aderhold 124N every
Tuesday from 3:00pm-
5:00pm
Joe Frank Harris Commons
every Thursday from
1:00pm-3:00pm
OR
Visit Walk-Ins Hours
Available everyday in Clark
Howell Hall from
12:00pm-2:00pm