Customer Reviews

Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job: The Most Effective Search Methods for Both New and Experienced Educators

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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.

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!

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!

I am returning to the profession after an absence. My letters are outdated as are my work samples. I never created a portfolio (that's a new thing) so I don't have one. There are gaps in my resume. This book didn't get me any advice about how to deal with these problems because it's totally geared to the new teacher. I was pretty disappointed with this book.

I found this book to be a must have for all teachers. As a recent graduate with a teaching degree, I was nervous about finding the right teaching job for me. I used the techniques and suggestions in the book. I was offered a job from my very first teaching interview.

I have gone on a few interviews and wasn't being offered any positions, which had been quite frustrating. I thought I have to be missing something and going into the interview not fully knowing what to expect. I decided to go see what would be available to help me secure a teaching job. This book has it ALL. It is an easy read with explanations and presentations of numerous topics in everyday language. This book helps you discover your strengths and weaknesses, presents cover letter and resume tips with examples, suggests role-playing an interview, recommends becoming familiar with the school district through their website prior to the interview, offers the top 21 questions most schools will ask with tips of what they are really asking and tips for answering plus 70 other frequently asked questions, conduct during the interview (dress/body language) including questions to avoid, questions to ask the principal or superintendent at the end of your interview, and your follow-up thank you letter. In addition, the appendix provides 20 pages of educational resources. This book gives you everything you need to get yourself ready for those all important interviews. After you read this book, you will feel confident, calm and best of all, well prepared. The perfect book for anyone who is becoming a new teacher, returning to teaching or pursuing the teacher profession through a nontraditional path. Good Luck!!

This book contains generally good advice on finding a job as an educator. But it is lacking in some respects. For example, on page 188, there is a section on overseas employment resources. There is a typographical error stating there are five resources, but only four are listed. One of the four, TIE, requires a paid subscription and many of its listings are out-of-date or nonexisting.
On page 159, it cautions teachers not to blame students for their failure to succeed and reminds teachers that one of their responsibilities is to motivate the learners. This is just an approbation of the inane--and widely held view--that teachers are solely responsible for students' learning. Never mind that typical students study less and less and spend more time sending text messages than preparing for exams.

This book helped me land my dream job. The most helpful sections were those on how to write a strong cover letter and resume. I had sent out my letter and resume to over 40 districts and never got a call. After reading this book, I rewrote my letter and resume and immediately received 5 interview calls on the same day. The interview tips in this book were fantastic--I was asked almost every question--and I was offered several positions. There are other teacher interview books that have more detailed interview questions for each content area, but this book definitely included the main questions that interviewers ask in general, as well as suggested responses.

I bought this book several years ago, and in today's education market, you really have to know someone to get a job. And be young, just starting out (cheap), and not have a master's degree (still cheap). This book is not really helpful. Meeting with someone from your college career office for interview practice and resume help would be more beneficial.

Great book. Easy to read. Read it and applied the guidance. Got the job. Can not ask for more!