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Getting the Right Job, Series of Articles: Article 1, The Different World of Employers and Job Seekers
Updated: May 17, 2007  by: 0

It is eye opening to learn that most employers seek new employees in the exact opposite way from how job hunters seek jobs. The extent of this opposition is clearly illustrated in the ''two different worlds'' of the job seeker and employer.
JOB SEEKERThinks it’s all about the process of hiring
EMPLOYER

Looks for ways to eliminate candidates, until the very last part of the process

JOB SEEKER

Wants the employer to at least acknowledge receipt of the resume

EMPLOYER

Feels overwhelmed and understaffed to find time to accomplish this

JOB SEEKER

Thinks the resume is the entire method for judging a good fit of qualifications and experience

EMPLOYER

Studies every aspect of all job-seeking behavior to determine if the candidate would be a good employee

JOB SEEKER

Wants the employer to take initiative on hiring

EMPLOYER

Wants the job-hunter to take the initiative

JOB SEEKER

Expects the employer to provide information about the school, district, or organization during the interview

EMPLOYER

Expects the job-hunter will learn this information before the interview

Understanding how differently you and the employer are thinking puts you one step closer to connecting, communicating and having success with that person. Remember, employers are clear that their most preferred job seeker is one that is referred by a mutual friend, colleague or other contact. The second preference of employers is a candidate who submits a comprehensive portfolio of work. This knowledge, along with a great resume, can help you reach your goal of landing the job.

Check back at www.newteachernews.com for Article 2, How to Get Your Foot in the Door: Links and Resources for Writing a Cover Letter, Resume, and Developing a Portfolio.

Source and Recommended Further Reading:
Bolles, Richard. (2007). What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.



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    Get ARTICLE 1 in the series, Getting the Right Teaching Job.

  • Before sharing tips and resources for writing a successful resume, remember according to the experts, if you’re relying solely on this job-finding method, there are other, more statistically successful ways, to get a job.

    Get ARTICLE 2 in the series, How to Get Your Foot in the Door: Links and Resources for Writing a Cover Letter, Resume and Developing a Portfolio

  • Chemistry between you and your potential boss, or principal, should be taken into careful consideration. So even though she’s the one looking for a new teacher to join her staff, what does your gut instinct tell you about her during the interview?

    Get ARTICLE 3 in the series, The Importance of Choosing the Right Boss or Principal

  • Be your best self—this is the time to sell yourself without selling out. The job must be a good match for you —as well as the employer—or ultimately you’ll be spending all your time trying to fit in.

    Get ARTICLE 4 in the series, Suggestions and Strategies for a Successful Interview

  • So you have a teaching job…now what? It’s a good question. What you will begin to realize is that much of the process of acclimating and settling into your school is, for the most part, up to you.

    Get ARTICLE 5 in the series, So You’ve Accepted the Job…Now What?

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