01/07/2014 | Landing the Job
How Do I Ask for a Recommendation?
Once you’ve selected three to five people who know you well to write your references, you’ve got to ask them. Here’s how.
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12/10/2013 | Landing the Job
Writer’s Block? 5 Personal Statement Ideas
Don’t know what to write in your personal statement? Get started with one of these five ideas.
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09/30/2013 | Landing the Job
Sample Resume Series Part I: New Teacher
Your resume is one of the most important documents in your file–and can be difficult to create. Part I of our fall resume series is for new teachers!
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09/25/2013 | Landing the Job
Cover Letter vs. Personal Statement: Do I Really Need Both?
If you’re zipping through the documents in your CS&A candidate file, checking “to-be-completed” items off a list, you might pause when you come to the personal statement. Here's why you shouldn't ignore this important document.
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09/16/2013 | Landing the Job
Marketing Yourself: Addressing Schools’ Concerns
Your application process is all about marketing–and you are the product. The first step? Demonstrating that you understand what a school is looking for.
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08/19/2013 | Landing the Job
Is My Job Search Too Picky?
It’s important to be picky when considering what’s important to you in your next position. But how do you strike the balance between thoughtful and prohibitive?
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