Many hired typically have many years experience. Plus you are going to
be competing with 60,000 other applicants. Basically it's like winning
the lottery. Last year, over 60,000 applicants applied for jobs, and
there were just under 200 jobs DoDEA was hiring for, this included
teaching and other non teaching positions. There are many who have
been trying for years, others get it on their first try. VET
preference doesn't really play that much in the decision process. Best
of luck though, there are many others who watch this board and make
comments to share their stories. We are the select few, where as
there is a whole nation of people who do not chat on here who wish
their dream would come true. Since you are 24, have you thought of
teaching abroad with private teaching agencies who hire Americans to
teach overseas? DoDEA isn't the only agency who hires teachers to
work in other countries. Just a thought,

> Sorry I should of specified I will have one full year of full-time
> experience by the end of this academic year. Thanks for the honest
> opinions!
>
> On 11/03/09, Another opinion wrote:
>> I agree with what was said. At 24, I'm guessing you might be
>> looking for your first teaching job. The only brand new
>> teachers I've met in DoDDS have been hired locally. Everyone
>> they recruit from the U.S. has at least a few years of
>> experience. If you are stateside, you should look to take a
>> teaching job anywhere so you'll start building a resume.
>>
>> On 11/02/09, My opinion wrote:
>>> On 11/02/09, Rotabound wrote:
>>>> I just wanted to post some basic information as I am
>>>> getting anxious with still over 6 months to go until hiring
>>>> decisions are made and wanted to hear what my chances are!
>>>>
>>>> I'm 24, single, am certified in MS/HS Mathematics and
>>>> Science, and am a veteran with 5-point preference. Are
>>>> these good qualifications for being offered a job?!
>>>
>>> Being a vet and having both math and science put you in a
>>> good shape for hiring. Being single and 24 will have no
>>> bearing. Don't hold your breath on getting Rota, though.
>>> Very few people ever transfer there or land their first
>>> assignment at Rota. You most likely would be offered a
>>> position in Asia.

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