The document provides information about career services at a university, including job search assistance, resume development, practice interviews, and career counseling. It discusses the job search process and finding a job through networking, internet resources, job fairs, and more. Tips are provided for resumes, cover letters, applications, interviews, and dressing professionally. Resources are listed to help with various stages of the job search and application process.

1. Career Services Campus Life Building 220 815 753-1641 [email_address] [email_address]

2. Services Job Search Assistance Résumé Development & Review Practice Interviews Career Exploration & Transition Counseling Job Fairs Self-Managed Credentials Assistance Services available to students & alumni

3. Job Search Process Finding a job requires: Time – average of 3 – 12 month (maybe) Support Organization – tracking / write things down www.jibberjobber.com Research Perseverance - Attitude

4. How do You find a Job? Networking What is the purpose of networking? Make contacts Explore another career path Obtain information Relate with peers Keep current in your profession Learn about a new field or industry Job search Market yourself or your services

5. Who is in your network? Networking

6. How do you find a job? Networking Internet Regional Office of Education (ROE) Victor eRecruiting NIU Major WebLinks TopSchool Jobs.com K12 Jobs.com School Spring.com Teachers-Teachers.com AAEE American Association for Employment in Education

7. How do you find a job? Networking Internet Regional Office of Education (ROE) Victor eRecruiting NIU Major weblinks TopSchool Jobs.com K12 Jobs.com School Spring.com Teachers-Teachers.com AAAEE Job Fairs Mid-America Educator Job Fair February 28, 2011 0900 – 2:00 @ Convo Center

8. Application Tips Start Early Follow Directions Supply Proper Documents in Correct Format Answer the Questions Follow Up Submit completed app within 25 days NO Errors!!!!!!!

9. Application Documents On-Line Apps may require the following additional documentation: Letters of Reference / Recommendations (3) Student Teaching Evaluations Transcripts Résumé Cover Letter / Letter of Application

10. Self-Managed Credentials Candidate provides information to employer Student Teacher Evaluation / Letters of Reference Transcripts Step-by-Step Guide & FAQs Student teacher evaluations uploaded in Other Documents folder of Documents tab in VIC account Assistance: [email_address]

11. Résumés: One Part of the Process What is the purpose of a résumé? It will not get you a job – gets you the interview Résumés and cover letters are marketing tools Opportunity to communicate skills, knowledge and abilities Employers spend 15 – 30 seconds reviewing a résumé Serves as a basis for an interview

12. “ Your résumé is a written communication that clearly demonstrates your ability to produce results in an are of concern to a potential employer in a way that motivates that employer to meet you.” Tom Jackson Résumé gets you the interview NOT the job!

13. Résumé Overview Clean Format & Easy to Scan 10-12 pt. font / margins 1 to .5 inches Use bullets, capitals, bolding and indenting carefully andconsistently Clear Headings – Consistent Verb Tense Focus on Accomplishments – CAR Challenge Action Result Use Action Verbs Write to an outsider – Tell Your Story

14. Action Verbs Administered Assessed Chaired Collaborated Delegated Designed Diagnosed Directed Enforced Established Expedited Executed Generated Increased Instituted Instructed Managed Produced Resolved Surpassed Supervised Taught Translated Transformed

15. Résumé Overview Clean Format & Easy to Scan 10-12 pt. font / margins 1 to .5 inches Use bullets, capitals, bolding & indenting carefully /consistently Clear Headings – Consistent Verb Tense Focus on Accomplishments – CAR Challenge Action Result Use Action Verbs Write to an outsider – Tell Your Story NO ERRORS!!! (spelling, grammar, punctuation) NO Template – NO Hyperlink 1 page preferred; 2 pages max Spell DeKalb correctly

16. Résumé Sections Header / Identifying Information Name – Address – Phone Number – Email Address (Professional) Objective Short & Concise – A position…. Education & Skills Degree & Grad Date – College – City & State – Certification & Endorsements – Technology – Language - Health

17. Example ROBERT J. MARLEY 123 Adams Street Hometown, IL 98765 123-456-7890 RJMarley09@gmail.com OBJECTIVE A position teaching art at any level; willing to coach soccer EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Education, May 20XX Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL Major: Art Education Certification: IL Type 10 Associate in Illustration , June 20XX American Academy of Art , Chicago, IL Skills Technology: MS Office Suite, MS Publisher, Adobe, PhotoShop, Corel Draw Language: Fluent in Spanish

18. Résumé Sections Con’t Header / Identifying Information Name – Address – Phone Number – Email Address (Professional) Objective Education & Skills Degree & Grad Date – College – City & State – Certification & Endorsements Technology – Language - Health Teaching Experience Student Teacher & Clinical Experiences

19. Teaching Example TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teacher, Batavia High School, IL, Oct – Dec 20XX Designed a painting, ceramics, and printmaking unit for two block-scheduled Art Fundamentals courses Guided advanced students in matting artwork and shooting slides to develop a college portfolio Assessed student success through the creation of individualized production rubrics and short essay/self reflection tests Judged an Advanced Drawing and Painting student art show held at a local business Clinical Experience, Northern Illinois University Saturday School Program, DeKalb, IL Fall 20XX Collaboratively designed a five week restaurant-themed art curriculum for children ages 6-7 where students created menus, food items, aprons, chef hats, and a billboard advertisement Organized, installed and hosted the 20XX NIU Saturday School Art Show

20. Résumé Sections Con’t Header / Identifying Information Name – Address – Phone Number – Email Address (Professional) Objective Education & Skills Degree & Grad Date – College – City & State – Certification & Endorsements Technology – Language - Health Teaching Experience Student Teacher & Clinical Experiences Related Experience (anything working with kids) Coaching – Tutor – Camp Counselor – Day Care

21. Related Experience Example Drawing Teacher, Darien Park District, Darien, IL, 20XX – Present Drawing and Cartooning Teacher, Lemont, IL, 20XX – 20XX Taught drawing classes to children, ages 6 – 11, stressing elements and principles of art Incorporated students’ favorite cartoon characters into multiple panel comic strips using facial expressions, sound effects, dialogue bubbles and movement Supplied and demonstrated materials, such as colored pencils, pastels, pen and ink and scratchboard Mounted and displayed class work in park district hallways Allowed students to choose media and subjects for artwork

22. Résumé Sections Con’t Header / Identifying Information Name – Address – Phone Number – Email Address (Professional) Objective Education & Skills Degree & Grad Date – College – City & State – Certification & Endorsements Technology – Language - Health Teaching Experience Student Teacher & Clinical Experiences Related Experience (anything working with kids) Coaching – Tutor – Camp Counselor – Day Care Work Experience Activities & Honors

23. Activities & Honors Example ACTIVITIES & AWARDS Professional National Art Education Association National Education Association Illinois Education Association College Produced Art and the Construction of Identity curriculum - selected to represent the art education pre-service program capstone project to the Vice Provost’s office, Spring 20XX Golden Key International Honour Society Peggy Bond Art Education Scholarship, 200XX Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship, 20XX – 20XX NIU Faculty Fund Academic Finalist Scholarship, 20XX – 20XX Ronald McDonald’s National Hispanic Scholar, 20XX Division I Basketball Player, Northern Illinois University, 20XX – 20XX Team Captain, 20XX – 20XX season Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Spring Build, 20XX

24. Reference Contact List On a separate page w/ heading Standard is 3 references Include name, title, school or company address, phone number & email address Talk to the person FIRST

25. Reference Example CHRIS A. SMITH III [email_address] 1234 Elm Street Hometown, IL 601234 123-456-7890 References James T. Kirk, Principal Enterprise Middle School 678 Milky Way Jupiter, IL 60123 878-909-2134 JTKirk@enterprise. K12.il.us Bob Marley, Clinical Supervisor Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115 815- 866-8765 [email_address] Sally Ride, Cooperative Teacher Southside High School 123 River Street Anytown, IL 60010 707-678-0987 [email_address]

26. Cover Letter or Letter of Application Get the reader’s attention / Tailored to each job 1 st paragraph identify: What position you are applying for How you found out about the vacancy Why you have an interest in the position 2 nd paragraph answer the question - “ How do you meet the districts need / requirements” 3 rd / last paragraph Ask for the interview Say thank-you

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28. Document Preparation Resources Check out Career Services website for: Sample Education Résumés Résumé Check Sheet Sample Cover Letters Education Employment Guide Self-Managed Credentials Guide edresumes@niu.edu or [email_address]

29. Questions???? Job Search Self-Managed Credentials Applications Résumé Cover Letters References On to interview preparation

30. Interview Preparation Voice Mail & Cell Phone (First Impression) Dress Professionally Don’t distract from your message…that you are a qualified candidate Good quality & well fitting suit – check pants/skirt hem length Avoid the 3B’s & 2B’s Neat & clean appearance

31. Improper Interview Attire

32. Proper Interview Attire

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34. Proper Interview Attire

35. Interview Preparation Con’t Voice Mail & Cell Phone (First Impression) Dress Professionally Practice, Practice, Practice interviewing Research the District / School district website & report card Develop Questions What do you want to know about the district / school? Write your questions down

36. Interview Preparation Con’t Voice Mail & Cell Phone (First Impression) Dress Professionally Practice, Practice, Practice interviewing Research the District / School District website & report card Develop Questions What do you want to know about the district / school? Relax & Smile Follow Up – Thank You

37. Job Fairs Networking & Interviewing Event Dress Professionally Research, Research, Research http://www.niu.edu/CareerServices/jobfairs/educatorfair.shtml NIU Educator Job Fair Monday, February 28, 2011, 9:00 – 2:00 @ Convo Center

38. Job Fairs Networking & Interviewing Event Dress Professionally Research, Research, Research http://www.niu.edu/CareerServices/jobfairs/educatorfair.shtml Prepare, Prepare, Prepare- 30 second sound byte NIU Educator Job Fair Monday, February 28, 2011 9:00 – 2:00 @ Convo Center

39. Career Fair success is all about self-promotion and making yourself unique. A well-prepared 30 second sound byte can be your foot in the door. Communicates professionalism, confidence, determination… Composing Your Sound Byte:  Greeting  Educational Background  Description of Interests  Strengths & Accomplishments  Summary of Qualifications Putting It Together – Your 30 Second Sound Byte

40. Job Fairs Networking & Interviewing Event Dress Professionally Research, Research, Research http://www.niu.edu/CareerServices/jobfairs/educatorfair.shtml Prepare, Prepare, Prepare- 30 second sound byte  Patience  Follow Up NIU Educator Job Fair Monday, February 28, 2011, 9:00 – 2:00 @ Convo Center

41. Warning Facebook MySpace You Tube Anything posted on the internet has the potential to be viewed by everyone

42. Internet Interviewing Networking Applications ROE ISBE Résumé References Credentials Cover Letter Email Address Voice Mail University Supervisor Professional Dress?? Research Job Fair Questions 90 Second Intro Thank You Student Teaching Evals Preparation Spell Checker Victor eRecruiting 25 days Principal Follow Up Thesaurus Tracking Coop Teacher edresumes Other Documents Tab

43. For assistance contact Career Services [email_address] [email_address] or 815 753-1641