On 4/18/08, lacey wrote:
> well lets hope the position doesnt get cut due to budget...let them
> know how important the role of the school counselor is to the
> academic, personal/social, and career success of the students at
> there school and all that you can do to promote success. a
> portfolio is helpful. talking about the national model and how you
> plan to incorporate it into your program at the school is good. tie
> in academics to everything you talk about. good luck!
>
The more you guys talk about this stuff, the more nervous I become
(lol). Just kidding. I think I can handle it. I hope so anyway, you
all have given me some good pointers and great areas to think about
before the interview. I am going to get my thoughts together before I
go.
Thanks again,
> On 4/17/08, newly depressed graduate wrote:
>> 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,
>>
>>