Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job [Paperback]

Jack Warner (Author), Clyde Bryan (Author), Diane Warner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997

This insider's guide to breaking into today's education market is ideal for education students, counselors, student teachers, job changers, and anyone wanting to begin a teaching career. It's loaded with "unauthorized" information from educators--tips that aren't taught in teacher education courses.

Editorial Reviews

Review

An excellent source of ideas for landing that perfect position. Covers everything from where the positions are to interview followup. -- Trish Reonas, Career Specialist, Flagler Palm Coast High School, Bunnell, Florida

Describes how to assess which districts are hiring, prepare paperwork, and get into the classroom through successful interviews. -- Book News, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Finalist, Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing (second edition)

Library Journal Career Guide Best-Seller (second edition) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: Park Avenue Productions Pubns (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571120793
• ISBN-13: 978-1571120793
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,993,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good and Practical Advice for Would-Be Teachers, May 27, 2000

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Susan Nunes (Medford, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job (Paperback)

Like some other reviewers, I am currently looking for a teaching position. I ordered this book and found it had very good information on where to find jobs, how to write a resume, and how to answer possible interview questions. I would say the resume part was the most useful so far, as few resume books have examples of teacher resumes. From the examples provided I was able to construct a more condensed resume from the three-page one I previously had.

However, the jury is out in so far as whether I will be able to obtain employment in the field even with this advice. The reason I did not give this book five stars is that there was not a whole lot of information for those people who are changing careers in mid-life. Most of the emphasis seemed directed at those traditional college age graduates with little or no employment experience.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for those "still looking", December 10, 1999

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Melissa Gaeta (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job (Paperback)

I just got this book and have only flipped through it, but already I can tell it will be a great asset. I am a recent graduate with a teaching degree. Our last year we had several seminars and workshops on interviews and finding a job. I have notes scattered all over the place. This book puts all the same info in one place and a whole lot more. Really great interview tips. Lots of potential questions and what not to do or say during an interview. I can't wait to read this book in depth! A definite "must have" in the increasing competitiveness of the teaching job market!

30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked for me!, January 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job (Paperback)

What a dream of a book! After redaing this paperback, I was better prepared for my job interview than my competition. I was ready for the most common questions, which I was asked. Better yet, I knew what not to do in an interview, they asked some trick questions too. My performance was certainly enhanced by this book and I got the job! It was my first interview and now I have my dream teaching job! I highly recommend this book for new and seasoned educators looking for a job. Best of luck to you all!