2018 SLI Urban Teachers's Resumes, Job Applications, and Interviewing workshop

1. Resumes, Job Applications, and
Interviewing
Urban Teachers
Presented by: Mr. Cameron Lewis
Mid-Atlantic Recruitment and Selections Specialist
For The 2018 Bonner Summer Leadership Institute

2. • Resume Reviews and Tips
• Job Searches and Applications
• Interviewing Skills
Session Topics

3. Resume Review
What makes a bad resume?
• Odd fonts or including pictures
• Too wordy
• Too long
• Grammatical Errors
• Missing contact information
• Lengthy Summary
• Lack of details on work experience
• Not clearly labeled or sectioned
• Informational that is not true or
verifiable!

4. Resume Review

5. Resume Review: The Bonner Resume

6. How Might This Person Revise Their Resume?

7. Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Example of a Curriculum Vitae:
https://profiles.howard.edu/sites/profiles.howard.edu/files/Dawn%20Williams%20CV%202017.pdf
CVs are typical of professionals who work in academia/higher education.
The purpose of a CV is to provide a very thorough, detailed review of an individual’s
professional and academic career.
A resume’ is intended to provide snapshots of the most important aspects.

8. Resume Review
General Resume Tips
• Keep a master resume with all of your
work / volunteer / education experience
and TAILOR to specific jobs
• Spell check, spell check, spell check!
• Have multiple people review and give
feedback
• Be concise but specific in your job duties
• What, How, Outcome for each task

9. Resume Review
Common Questions
• Can my resume be more than 2
pages?
• Should I include “x” volunteer
experience?
• Do I put my GPA?
• Where do I capture athletic
experience?
• How do I handle gaps in
employment?
• Where can I put my awards,
scholarships etc.?
• I’ve moved jobs a lot, how
should I handle that? (Multiple
positions for same employer)
• Should I include my high school
job?

10. Resume Review
Questions?

11. Job Searches and Applications

12. Job Searches and Applications
Applications
• Yes, you have to fill in all of the
information (and yes we know
that’s annoying)
• Make sure to include a cover
letter when given the option
• Explain who you are
• What your qualifications are
• Why you want this specific job
• Make sure everything is accurate,
especially contact information
Application Tips
• Only apply for jobs you actually
want BUT apply to a lot of jobs
• Keep a spreadsheet of each job
you apply to so you can keep
track
• Write down what you like / dislike
about each job you apply to. This
will help narrow down what job
will be a good fit

13. Job Searches and Applications
Where can you find those jobs to apply to?
• Indeed.com-The best “catch-all” site
• Idealist.org-The best for non-profit specific work
• Glassdoor.com-You can research the company but also find job postings
• LinkedIn-Has a pretty substantial job board. Make sure your profile is up to date as you
can also let others know you’re looking!
• Us.jobs-A comprehensive list of state jobs and direct employer postings
• Flexjobs.com-Jobs with flexible work schedules or telecommuting options
• Commongoodcareers.org-Less comprehensive additional non-profit jobs
• Your University’s career services / job board (Handshake, Symplicity,etc…)
• Your University alumni connections
• Specific company or organization sites
• Youngedprofessionals.org-Specific for jobs in the education sector
• Americorpsalums.org-Jobs specific to Americorps service members

14. Job Searches and Applications
How to Search Well
• Use keywords and specific ”buzz” words for jobs you want-Be
specific!
• Search by skill or experience you’re looking for
• Narrow your searches
• By location
• By salary
• By posted date

15. Job Searches and Applications
The Power of Networking
• 85% of jobs are filled via networking*
• Tap your network via Linkedin, Facebook, clubs, alumni connectors,
athletics, etc…Let the world know what you’re looking for!
• Join professional societies
• Attend networking events
• Schedule informational interviews with people who work in jobs or
industries that interest you
• Be gracious with your network and pass along the help you receive!
*https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-survey-reveals-85-all-jobs-filled-via-networking-lou-adler

16. Interviewing

17. Interviewing
Acing an Interview
• Show up early (10 minutes)
• It’s better to overdress than underdress
• Have a good reason why you want THIS job
• Be yourself and answer honestly but don’t overshare
• Do your research
• On the company
• On the job
• On the person interviewing you (if possible)

18. Interviewing
Insider Tips
• Practice makes perfect: do mock interviews and ask others to
interview you. The more you do the more comfortable you’ll
be!
• Take a bottle of water with you to an interview and sip it to
keep yourself calm
• Send “thank you” cards.
• It’s okay to take a few moments to think about an answer.
• Watch your posture and non-verbal communication.
• No gum chewing or playing with anything in your hands.

19. Interviewing
Virtual Interviews
• Treat these the same as regular interviews
• Dress professionally
• Show up early
• Make sure you have good wifi connection (or go where you do)
• Watch your background (i.e. liquor bottles are not a good
look!)
• Find somewhere quiet where you won’t be disturbed
• Download the software ahead of time (i.e. Skype, Zoom,
Hirevue)
• Do your research and be prepared

20. Interviewing Practice
With a partner, one of you will be the interviewer, the other the interviewee:
• Interviewee: Give an overview of who you are, your experience, what kind
of job you’re looking for, and what you bring to the table (also known as an
elevator pitch)
• Answer the following interview questions
• Describe a situation in which you didn’t meet a goal, how did you handle it?
• Describe a situation in which you took the initiative to change a process or system and
made it better. How did you identify the problem? How did you go about instituting
change?
• Switch partners, repeat, then give feedback
Share with the Group: What did you learn or notice?

21. Stay In Touch
Questions?
Contact me at:
Cameron.Lewis@urbanteachers.org
Check out our website: www.urbanteachers.org