On 4/15/08, TNSchoolCounselor wrote:
> Newly Depressed Graduate: In response to your following
statement
> and question: I am just shocked that you were offered every
> position that you applied to. The fact that you got an interview
> is enough. I have two other people from my school that are still
> looking for positions also. If I may ask, which counties in GA
> did you apply to? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> The schools where I applied were all in North GA and are in the
> following school systems- Calhoun City Schools, Dalton City
> Schools, and Gordon County Schools. One was a Primary school and
> the other 2 were elementary schools. The funny thing is I
> actually decided to take the one job I applied for in TN because
> it is my hometown and had a lot better perks like my own
> classroom! Remember though that this was 2 years ago-jobs seem
to
> come and go. My friends and I were all very lucky to get jobs
> right after graduation. One year there may be lots of openings
> and the next year none at all it seems. Good luck!
>
I finally have my first and only interview tomorrow after
graduating last December. I actually finished last November. I
almost did not apply for this position because it is at an
elementary school and I am kind of nervous about working alone as
a first year counselor in an elementary school. I interned at my
high school as a matter of fact and I have never worked at an
elementary school. I have always wanted to try teaching elementary
due to my certification is k-12. I teach Spec Ed. One of the
counselors at my school is leaving next year and I thought that
would be perfect for me, however, I have been told that the
position will not be filled due to budget cuts. So, we will see
how that goes.
If you have any pointers that you can give me before tomorrow at
3:00, please let me know.
Thanks again for responding,