Thanks so much for your positive post! I'm a veteran AND a previous dodds
student! hope what you say works to my advantage!!!

On 11/08/09, teacher in germany wrote:
> In our high school in Germany...we just hired a young man...also 24, and
> it is his first teaching position!
>
> He was a dodds student and that seemed to play into the choice...no worry
> about culture shock (military or overseas wise). THis is someone who
> lived the system before. I know my superiors are very prone to hiring
> veterans. Again, they know they understand the military culture, have no
> problem with moving around, and understand chain of command. A veteran
> or former dodds student has much more chance than a someone never
> associated with dodds.
>
> Good luck!
>
> On 11/03/09, Toni wrote:
>> 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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