Katie P

Posted on 11/09/09

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To be honest, you can't be picky when looking for your first
job. I have an elementary certificate and have been looking for
a job for a year. I have applied EVERYWHERE within driving
distance. Even in schools that may not meet high standards have
hired teachers with more teaching experience, a lot more
experience. I always heard that school districts would want to
hire me b/c I am cheap (no experience, and only a bachelor's
degree) But I have been called for 7 teaching interviews and all
but 1 admitted they hired a candidate over me solely because
they had experience. I need help standing out as well, but being
choosy when looking for a job, especially right now, is not the
way to be.

On 11/09/09, MS Teach wrote:
> In my experience I really don't see this as an issue. In
> fact, new teachers are often preferred over veterans or "big
> dogs." Why? Because of budgets. Two youngs pups can be
> hired for the salary of big dog.
>
> This IS an issue for those veteran teachers. It is very
> difficult to be hired when your experience demands a high
> salary.
>
> I wouldn't concern yourself with it. Good luck.

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