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Teachers aspire to a dream job that will allow them to teach and mentor students using their own style and showcasing their skills effectively. Obtaining a dream job leads to increased job satisfaction and a rewarding teaching career. Contrary to popular opinion, getting that perfect teaching job is not as easy as you may think. Apart from fierce competition, there are ...

Looking to hire that perfect someone? Now you can post up to two jobs - for free! - here at TheApple, where thousands of teachers and administrators will see it. In addition to finding talented employees, you also earn 10 reputation score points for each job you post. Job postings are valid for 30 days, and you can remove or edit ...

Have you been out of the workforce for an extended period of time? Do you feel like you will never secure a rewarding full-time position? Searching for new employment can sometimes seem like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. You take on the task of steadily submitting resumes and cover letters that cross the desks of unresponsive ...

With the advent of the internet, teachers’ job searches have become much easier and faster. Thanks to the internet, you can quickly scan available jobs by position, experience, state, or district, and quickly apply for them. Most job websites allow you to set automatic notifications that alert you as soon as the job of your choice becomes available. h4. *How to ...

Many people are unaware of what networking is and how important it can be when trying to secure a teaching job. Networking simply refers to finding job-related contacts. Most teachers who are just beginning their careers may feel that they have few, if any, networking contacts in the teaching field. It is important to consider the many different areas of networking ...

Before beginning your job search, you may want to take some time to reflect on your personal goals and priorities. Ask yourself "what is it that I want out of my career?" Through the establishment of realistic, specific and attainable goals, you will be able to realize what will make you most happy in your career. Here are a few points ...

Michigan is one of the absolute hardest states to find a job in. In fact, many areas in the United States have a surplus of qualified teachers and very, very few open positions to fill. Why? It's the economy. The manufacturing jobs that were once the staple of the northeastern economy are going bankrupt and/or relocating in other countries, where labor ...

*Q: How many jobs can I post for free?* A: As a member of TheApple.com, you can post up to two jobs for free. *Q: How long will my job post remain active on the site?* A: 30 days *Q: How will job seekers contact me?* A: The job form requires that you enter a valid e-mail address so that job ...

It's time for holiday break! Three straight weeks of couch lounging and video games sounds great when you're up to your eyeballs in coursework, but it isn't very productive long term. Why not devote some time and energy to one or more of these five low-key activities that will leave you in better career shape come mid-January? [page] h4. *1. Talk ...

About eight years ago, I was laid off. Since I worked in downtown Boston and had to clean out my desk, I decided to take a cab home rather than lug my belongings on the train. I remember sitting in the back of the cab wondering what to do next. And with another friend or relative losing their job (and asking ...

Before the Job Fair: Are you prepared for a Job Fair? You’ll need plenty of copies of your resume. You’ll also need to dress professionally to make a great first impression. If there is a particular system or school that you want to seek out at the Job Fair, make sure you do your homework so you can ask important questions. ...

Hundreds of preservice, beginning, and RIF’d teachers attended a local teacher job fair. There was a line of teachers that stretched around the block to enter this job fair. It was record attendance! “Hiring” principals were ready to greet each perspective candidate and then rank them on a predetermined scale. The scale is different for each principal, but its basically from ...

First things first Make sure you have your résumé updated and ready to send out. I recommend having it available as a PDF to avoid any typographical differences between your computer and the prospective employers’. You can create them for free with PDFCreator. Even if you end up not leaving, it never hurts to have an updated résumé on hand. Resources ...

Sit in front of laptop. Lie on couch. Eat pickles for lunch. Back to laptop. Feel sorry for self. Feel sick of self. Tear hair out in frustration. And ... back to couch. If this is your 9-to-5 routine, you're probably like 14 million other Americans: unemployed. And in addition to the frustration of looking for work, you might find yourself ...

The internet has made stalkers out of all of us. You know exactly what I'm talking about. But instead of stalking your ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, consider using your newfound detective skills for more productive (i.e. less emotionally jarring) purposes, like snagging the job of your dreams. Interested in a company and need to find a person to contact? Google away. Trying ...