- Why is my resume so important?
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- It is the initial representation of all your education and experience.
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- In this one or two-page document , you need to concisely market yourself to a school's hiring official.
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- It is a key to an interview.
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- It is hard work, but the effort will pay off.
- What should I do before I begin writing my resume?
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- Read teacher job descriptions in the Occupational Outlook Handbook or another career reference resource.
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- Ask teachers about what they do, listen to the words they use to describe the profession. Use these same words in your resume.
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- Consider what skills teachers employ; such as, planning, researching, instructing, leading, listening, writing, evaluating, and motivating.
- What are some basic things I should know about writing a resume?
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- An employer spends about 30 seconds screening your resume. So, effective resumes should adhere to simple guidelines like these:
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- Begin with the most important material.
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- Start sentences with vivid verbs describing your skills.
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- Be consistent in descriptions.
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- Supply specific information outlining responsibilities and accomplishments.
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- Eliminate all spelling and grammatical mistakes.
- How should I prepare for an appointment with the Career Services staff?
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- First, prepare a rough draft of your resume. by writing down everything that may relate to your resume.
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- It is easier to edit a resume that contains too much information than to create information from a copy with little material.
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