Current Issues in Education: Job Hunting

JOB HUNTING.... HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO HUNT???
  
I am sure there are thousands of individuals training to become teachers today.  The sad part of this is that there are not enough jobs in the education system for all of us. Job hunting for teaching positions is very tough and extremely competitive. I believe the people who work hard and do the "extra" things because they want, not just to have it on their resume deserve a job!   Individuals who have put a large portion of their life into helping children and making a difference are the people who should get to continue doing it through teaching. I believe teaching is a skill and not everyone is meant to teach. Sadly, some people who plan on being teachers won't become teachers because they won't be able to find a job.  I am sure job hunting will be a  discouraging process for many of us at times but we need to stay positive and believe we WILL find a job!  If we don't get the job we want, we need to take what we can get to get some experience in the education system! The more experience the better we will be at teaching.

Job hunting is going to be a long-process for most of us.  It is important to create an awesome resume and cover letter. Go sell yourself for who YOU are!   As we discussed in our Professional Teacher class, make the employer remember you for something you have done that will be unforgettable.  Doing something brilliant will create a never-fading image in that employers mind which may make it easier to get the job!
Finding a job is easier if individuals are willing to go north, work in rural areas or go to different countries.  Today I am hoping to be working in a small town school. I grew up in a small town and loved my education experience. You grow up with the same awesome people around you.   I want to have the strong, personal connections with the teachers and students in rural schools.

It is hard to believe in a year, I will have the educaton I will need for my career! Within a year, I will be out job hunting! I am excited to be the teacher  I have always dreamed of becoming! :)