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Re: Looking for some job advice
Posted by anon on 7/16/08
Connecticut is not the easiest place to get a "good" teaching job.
You may want to consider moving to another state where it is
easier. You are generally treated with more respect when you are
not a dime a dozen.
On 7/03/08, Brenda wrote:
> Colleges are not going to be telling students not to go into
> one career over another. It really is the responsibility of
> college students to talk to people in their chosen career to
> not only get a sense of the job and the skills involved but
> also the job outlook. The elementary market in Connecticut has
> been flooded for at least the past 6-8 years...
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> There are limited jobs as some retire but there are many many
> more applicants than jobs.
> Getting an "in" in a loca district is THE best bet - as an
> intern or a sub or by who you know, sometimes, sadly. OR try
> getting a job at a private or parachiol school, which will not
> usually pay as much but will provide much needed experience.
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> On 6/30/08, Nancy Carol wrote:
>> My son is a new graduate going through the same thing, it is
>> discouraging. I would appreciate advice from anyone that can
>> suggest how a new graduate can improve their chances of
>> getting a teaching position. I feel the colleges need to
>> inform those in this field how difficult finding a position
>> can be, I am upset, we had no idea this field was so full.
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>> On 6/28/08, Jen wrote:
>>> I am looking for an elementary job K-6. I have sent
>>> applications to over 60 districts. I havel also sent
>>> individual letters to each school in districts where I
>> have
>>> seen multiple postings.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have an other suggestions for securing a
>>> teaching job?
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>>> I am considering other career options if nothing happens
>>> this summer.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Looking for some job advice, 6/28/08, by Jen.
- Re: Looking for some job advice, 6/30/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Looking for some job advice, 7/03/08, by Brenda.
- Re: Looking for some job advice, 7/16/08, by anon.
- Re: Looking for some job advice, 7/25/08, by FLTeacher.
- Re: Looking for some job advice, 7/28/08, by in my experience.
- Re: Looking for some job advice, 8/02/08, by Jen.
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