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Episode 3 – Cover Letters and Resumes 4

That a lot of graduate applications are not succinct. They are too theoretical and abstract and do not convince. That you are suitable for the job. You must only include information which is relevant for the role and the school or center there can be a tendency for teaching candidates to include. Everything that showcases.

All your skills and brilliant things achieved over the years. You have to be aware of giving too much detail and offering information which is not necessary or relevant. One advertised teaching role can attract anywhere from 10 to 200 plus applications remember the time constraints the reader is under as I've already stated your cover letter must be no longer. One page a three to four page resume is sufficient put yourself in their shoes it's Friday afternoon and you have to read 100 resumes and cover letters tailor. Each and every application.

You send focusing on the most relevant aspects of your skill and experience need for the teaching role you're applying for be clear. What you know about the school it's a bad sign. When schools receive mass-produced documents which are a cut and paste. That is changing the name of the school at the top of the document but essentially sending the same resume letter to every school it's not a good impression. They read halfway through the cover letter the name of a different school. Because you've forgotten to change.

This this scattergun approached as. You know favours take the time to tailor. Each and every application individually. You will get further your application must be convincing and show. That you're a good cultural fit for the school or center supporting their mission and vision be excited about teaching in that particular school or center Assessors want to see.

That you have an interest in their school understand the school or centers identity by looking at their individual websites for information about their values their mission and goals then think about what your unique strengths are. That demonstrate. You are a good fit list. You can do this with concrete examples do not reiterate.

What you know or can do in a theoretical abstract way include past jobs or activities which show. You match the values of the school or Center demonstrate your interest in getting involved in the extracurricular side of the school for example. 

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