I just wish it were in the right timing.... :(
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Dear Ms. F,
I just received your impressive resume and employment application. Thank you for your interest in a NS teaching position.
At this point in time we are fully staffed in the areas reflected in your correspondence. I will; however keep your paperwork in an active file and will contact you if an appropriate position becomes available.
You are welcome to update your file at any time in the future.
I wish you every success in your job search.
Yours truly,
Mrs. H
Head of LS
NS
Friday, June 19, 2009
The hunt is on.
It is June 19th. The first official day of the teacher's concept of summer. Am I excited? Yes. Did I sleep in? You bet I did.
Unfortunately, now that it is summer, I need to be even more aggressive with finding a new job. I technically have an 11-day safety net until my contract is due to HR. Does that petrify me? Yes. I live for safety nets. I rarely take impractical risks. What scares me most is that I know this is far beyond my control... and it is a lesson He's teaching me right now. Do I want to learn this lesson? NO. I'm rearing my stubborn head and saying I don't like it.
As for an update with Y, it's not going to happen this year. Basically, it is very unprofessional to tell me that you'll let me know my interview time by such-and-such specified date (emphasis on specified); you'd love to have me in for an interview. You woo me into an optimistic excitement. Then three days AFTER that specified date (without a note, mind you), tell me "We're not extending an interview at this time." Leading desperate, enthusiastic applicants on is not cool and very discouraging.
So it's back to square one. I've applied to/contacted all of the non-religious private schools in the area as well as the school district that I currently live in. I have even looked at local universities and various non-teaching jobs. Sadly, in the education industry, it's all in who you know because effective education is all about relationships. Networking is the key. I'm floundering because I feel like I've exhausted all my resources. Name drop, name drop, name drop.
I was thinking next Tuesday, I'd go to individual schools and personally drop off resumes and other samples of work. Is there anything else I can do? I wish I could expand my geographic options, but I can't right now. Not until the wedding in December... that's just not practical.
So here I begin my summer. Getting ready for my Residential Dean position at SIG this year (at least I always have that summer job!). Reading my piles of books and magazines. Working on wedding details. TRYING to find a suitable occupation in August.
I have so much to offer places. I can confidently say I have a lot of talents and skills. I'm a quick learner, and I can't stand being judged by my lack of "formal experience." I may not have 25+ years of full-time teaching experience, but I have passion, fresh ideas, dedication, and certainly a very strong work ethic.
I just wish I had some more guidance.
-- Miss Chelsea :)
Unfortunately, now that it is summer, I need to be even more aggressive with finding a new job. I technically have an 11-day safety net until my contract is due to HR. Does that petrify me? Yes. I live for safety nets. I rarely take impractical risks. What scares me most is that I know this is far beyond my control... and it is a lesson He's teaching me right now. Do I want to learn this lesson? NO. I'm rearing my stubborn head and saying I don't like it.
As for an update with Y, it's not going to happen this year. Basically, it is very unprofessional to tell me that you'll let me know my interview time by such-and-such specified date (emphasis on specified); you'd love to have me in for an interview. You woo me into an optimistic excitement. Then three days AFTER that specified date (without a note, mind you), tell me "We're not extending an interview at this time." Leading desperate, enthusiastic applicants on is not cool and very discouraging.
So it's back to square one. I've applied to/contacted all of the non-religious private schools in the area as well as the school district that I currently live in. I have even looked at local universities and various non-teaching jobs. Sadly, in the education industry, it's all in who you know because effective education is all about relationships. Networking is the key. I'm floundering because I feel like I've exhausted all my resources. Name drop, name drop, name drop.
I was thinking next Tuesday, I'd go to individual schools and personally drop off resumes and other samples of work. Is there anything else I can do? I wish I could expand my geographic options, but I can't right now. Not until the wedding in December... that's just not practical.
So here I begin my summer. Getting ready for my Residential Dean position at SIG this year (at least I always have that summer job!). Reading my piles of books and magazines. Working on wedding details. TRYING to find a suitable occupation in August.
I have so much to offer places. I can confidently say I have a lot of talents and skills. I'm a quick learner, and I can't stand being judged by my lack of "formal experience." I may not have 25+ years of full-time teaching experience, but I have passion, fresh ideas, dedication, and certainly a very strong work ethic.
I just wish I had some more guidance.
-- Miss Chelsea :)
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