Expert Resumes For Teachers And Educators

by Enelow, Wendy S.

• ISBN13: 9781593571269
• ISBN10: 1593571267
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

The first book in the successful Expert Resumes series to be revised for a second edition!

Author Biography

Wendy S. Enelow is the founder and past president of the Career Masters Institute, a prestigious training and development organization of career professionals worldwide Louise M. Kursmark is the founder and president of Best Impression Career Services, Inc., a Certified Professional Resume Writer, Certified Job and Career Transition Coach, and Credentialed Career Master

Table of Contents

ABOUT THIS BOOK	vii
INTRODUCTION	ix
PART I: Resume Writing, Strategy, and Formats	1	(48)
CHAPTER 1: Resume Writing Strategies for Education Professionals	3	(16)
The Most Critical Question: Resume or CV?	4	(1)
Resume Strategies	5	(6)
Resume Strategy #1: Who Are You and How Do You Want to Be Perceived?	5	(1)
Resume Strategy #2: Sell It to Me...Don't Tell It to Me	6	(1)
Resume Strategy #3: Use Keywords	7	(2)
Resume Strategy #4: Use the "Big" and Save the "Little"	9	(1)
Resume Strategy #5: Make Your Resume "Interviewable"	9	(1)
Resume Strategy #6: Eliminate Confusion with Structure and Context	10	(1)
Resume Strategy #7: Use Function to Demonstrate Achievement	10	(1)
Resume Strategy #8: Remain in the Realm of Reality	11	(1)
Resume Strategy #9: Be Confident	11	(1)
There Are No Resume Writing Rules	11	(8)
Content Standards	11	(4)
Presentation Standards	15	(3)
Accuracy and Perfection	18	(1)
CHAPTER 2: Writing Your Resume	19	(20)
Step-by-Step: Writing the Perfect Resume	20	(14)
Contact Information	20	(1)
Career Summary	21	(2)
Professional Experience	23	(5)
Education, Credentials, and Certifications	28	(2)
The "Extras"	30	(4)
Writing Tips, Techniques, and Important Lessons	34	(5)
Get It Down-Then Polish and Perfect It	34	(1)
Write Your Resume from the Bottom Up	34	(1)
Include Notable or Prominent "Extra" Stuff in Your Career Summary	35	(1)
Use Resume Samples to Get Ideas for Content, Format, and Organization	35	(1)
Include Dates for Your Work Experience?	36	(1)
Always Send a Cover Letter When You Forward Your Resume	37	(1)
Never Include Salary History or Salary Requirements on Your Resume	37	(1)
Always Remember That You Are Selling	38	(1)
CHAPTER 3: Printed, Scannable, Electronic, and Web Resumes	39	(10)
The Four Types of Resumes	39	(7)
The Printed Resume	39	(1)
The Scannable Resume	39	(1)
The Electronic Resume	40	(2)
The Web Resume	42	(4)
The Four Resume Types Compared	46	(2)
Are You Ready to Write Your Resume?	48	(1)
PART II: Sample Resumes for Teachers and Educators	49	(202)
CHAPTER 4: Resumes for Early-Childhood Educators	51	(14)
CHAPTER 5: Resumes for Elementary Educators	65	(24)
CHAPTER 6: Resumes for Secondary-School Educators	89	(20)
CHAPTER 7: Resumes for Specialty Teaching Positions	109	(24)
CHAPTER 8: Resumes for Educational Support Professionals	133	(18)
CHAPTER 9: Resumes for University Educators	151	(20)
CHAPTER 10: CVs (Curriculum Vitae)	171	(18)
CHAPTER 11: Resumes for Educational Administrators	189	(34)
CHAPTER 12: Resumes for Corporate Training and Development Professionals	223	(28)
PART III: Cover Letters for Teachers and Educators	251	(22)
CHAPTER 13: Writing a Winning Cover Letter	253	(12)
Six Steps to Writing Better Cover Letters	255	(6)
Step 1: Identify Your Key Selling Points	255	(2)
Step 2: Pre-Plan	257	(1)
Step 3: Write the Opening Paragraph	257	(1)
Step 4: Write the Body	258	(1)
Step 5: Write the Closing	259	(1)
Step 6: Polish, Proofread, and Finalize	260	(1)
Authors' Best Tips for Writing Winning Cover Letters	261	(2)
Don't Reinvent the Wheel	261	(1)
Sell It to Me; Don't Tell It to Me	262	(1)
Get Over Writer's Block	262	(1)
Answer the Employer's Most Important Question: "What Can You Do for Me?"	262	(1)
Cover Letter Checklist	263	(2)
CHAPTER 14: Sample Cover Letters	265	(8)
Appendix: Internet Career Resources	273	(6)
Job Search Sites	273	(2)
Company Information	275	(1)
Dicitionaries and Glossaries	276	(1)
Interviewing Tips and Techniques	277	(1)
Salary and Compensation Information	277	(2)
Index of Contributors	279	(6)
Index	285