Thanks, CJ!!

How often can you update your app? Is it just once a year?

On 7/07/08, cj wrote:
> Math and Computer Science. And I have no real secret, other than
> they may see that I was a former DoDEA teacher because the places
> I've been called about are not places I'm interested in. I'm not
> even aggressively seeking DoDEA until next year. The only other
> thing I recommend is giving DODEA Human Resources a call or email
> asking about stateside hires and updating your application so
> your name stays "fresh". Good luck.
>
> On 7/06/08, cecil wrote:
>> CJ,
>>
>> Do you mind telling us what you teach? Also, are there
>> any suggestions you can offer us "wanna-be's" that will
>> help enhance our marketability?
>>
>> Thanks!!!
>>
>> On 7/05/08, cj wrote:
>>> Hang in there. I taught in Belgium 1996 - 2004 and
>>> reapplied for DoDEA in
>>> 2005 and every year have gotten calls from different
>>> places not even on my list to see if I'm interested.
>>> Last year it was Guam and last week it was Seoul Middle
>>> School in Korea so I guess the system does work. I only
>>> want to go to Germany or England this time so I'm being
>>> picky and probably won't have a chance this year but
>>> will more aggressively seek for next year. I also hear
>>> it's easier to get on as a local hire and my husband is
>>> DoD so if he gets on in Germany, I'll try that route.
>>> Good luck!
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/05/08, dodds para wrote:
>>>> Not to rain on the parade, but we're trying for Dodds
>>>> Pacific (or anywhere really) and not having much luck
>>>> with it either. My husband is claiming veterean's
>>>> preference, and he also did his student teaching with
>>>> Dodds. He did that in winter/spring 07 and we came
>>>> back to the states and he taught here while getting
>>>> his certifications all lined up and taken care of. We
>>>> applied last year, pretty much knowing that nothing
>>>> would happen because he didn't have his certification
>>>> on file. Now we have that on file, but still aren't
>>>> hearing anything. :( He will be certified in
>>>> technology education after this year, so we're hoping
>>>> that it will help get a job for 09-10 if we don't
>>>> hear anything this year. Right now he is qualified
>>>> for math 7-12 and music k-12.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 7/05/08, Cecil wrote:
>>>>> On 7/04/08, Melissa wrote:
>>>>>> Thank you for your advice and information!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It makes me a bit worried thinking about the
>>>>>> sheer level of competition these positions
>>>>>> present. I think I'll be very disappointed if I
>>>>>> don't receive an offer. I grew up as a military
>>>>>> brat and my best years in school were in Italy.
>>>>>> My teachers were fantastic!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Many thanks again, Melissa
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Melissa,
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm not working in Europe, but my mom did for about
>>>>> 20 years. I'm trying to get there now, and I can
>>>>> tell you that even with all the connections I have
>>>>> there through my mom, that it is INCREDIBLY
>>>>> difficult. There are many schools closing in Europe
>>>>> due to troop draw downs, and DoDDS' first
>>>>> obligation is to place all those teachers that were
>>>>> displaced due to closures. Then (or it may even be
>>>>> simultaneous), anyone already in the system is
>>>>> given priority (based on years of service and
>>>>> location) for transfers. After that, if there are
>>>>> any military spouses that can teach in areas where
>>>>> there are vacancies, they're given priority. Only
>>>>> after that do they hire CONUS teachers.
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't know a lot about DoDDS-Pacific, but I've
>>>>> heard its easier to get hired there, but I'm
>>>>> guessing it's not a lot.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry to be pessimistic. Just DON'T GIVE UP. Put
>>>>> the application in, and stay with it. Keep updating
>>>>> it. Do everything you can.

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